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TCSG State Board Approves New Fee Structure for GED® Test-takers
Georgia’s adult learners who want to improve their education have easy access to free programs that offer adult education and GED preparation through the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Office of Adult Education...
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Sue Ferguson is Chosen as Lanier Technical College’s GOAL Winner
Sue Ferguson, a Business Administrative Technology student at the Dawson Campus in Dawsonville, has been named as the college’s winner of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL). The announcement was made at the Gainesville Lions Club luncheon on January 31st. The Lions Club is a sponsor of the GOAL program along with the college’s Student Government Association....
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Regents to Consider Merger of North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College
If approved, the consolidation would combine the strengths of the two institutions to create a regional university of nearly 15,000 students that is steeped in tradition and poised for the future. The blending of North Georgia and Gainesville State will create new opportunities for students – including a broad range of academic programming from associate degrees through graduate-level education – and enhance economic development for the entire northeast Georgia region...
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Congressional Art Competition Open to High School Students in 9th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-9) is sponsoring the annual 9th District Congressional Art Competition.  The competition showcases the artistic talent of high school students in the district.  Work submitted to the competition will be on display from February 13th through March 14th...
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Pinecrest Academy Implements Latest in Classroom Interactive Technologies
Pinecrest Academy has launched a technology system which provides the latest in classroom interactive technologies. After testing many different interactive solutions for the classroom, the school’s IT team took the best features from several different products and combined them to provide the greatest possible experience for both students and teachers...
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Lanier Technical College Earns COC Accreditation
On December 6, 2011, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) voted to accredit Lanier Technical College. “This is the culmination of a five-year effort by Lanier Technical College,” said President Russell Vandiver. “Regional accreditation by a body such as SACS-COC is the gold standard for academic quality"....
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Pinecrest Academy Students Make “PBJ’s for Jesus”
What started out as an apostolic (service) project for Pinecrest Academy Lower School students resulted in a school-wide event to help feed Atlanta's hungry...
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Tax Credit Scholarship Program Reaches Donation Cap for the First Time
According to the Georgia Department of Revenue, as of November 8, 2011, individuals and corporations have been pre-approved to donate $50 million to Georgia’s student scholarship organizations (SSOs), the most that the 4-year-old program has ever raised and the maximum allowed for the year...
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Brenau Gains Highest Status in National ‘Great Colleges to Work for’ Survey
“Brenau contributes on so many levels to the quality of life and economic health of our local community, southeastern region, and higher education in general; and, it truly is a collaborative effort. Brenau is a great place to work and fulfill the personal commitment to leave a life-changing legacy through our alumni. With each graduating class we offer society the opportunity to renew itself and literally create a better quality of life worldwide. ”...
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2009 High School Graduation Information
Click Here for info about Forsyth County Schools Graduation Ceremonies.   Feel free to add a comment congratulating your favorite graduate!...
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Forsyth County Schools Extends Thanks to Partners in Education
At the annual Celebration of Excellence, hosted by FCS and the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by Northside Hospital-Forsyth, Gainesville College and Lake Lanier Islands, we were thrilled to recognize the contributions of our close to 500 Partners in Education...
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Zap Test Anxiety While Building Self Esteem in Kids
Schools are in competition to determine who can produce the greatest number of Einsteins each year.  It’s not enough to bring home a good report card any more.  Students and teachers alike are now under the gun to ace the various state-mandated tests that could propel their school to the top...
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Forsyth County Schoolboard Meeting Video
Click here to view the video of the April 16, 2009 Board of Education Meeting...
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Coal Mtn Elementary Schools Receives Lowe's Grant for Playground Equipment
$5,000 will provide funding for additional piece of playground equipment...
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Covenant Headmaster Arnold Nominated to serve on the Georgia Association of Christian Schools Board of Directors
Johnathen Arnold, Headmaster at Covenant Christian Academy, has been nominated to the Board of Directors for the Georgia Association of Christian Schools (GACS)...
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Forsyth County Schoolboard Meeting Video
Click here to view the video of the March 26, 2009 Board of Education Meeting...
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Forsyth County Schoolboard Meeting Video
Click here to view the video of the March 19, 2009 Board of Education Meeting...
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Georgia Charter Foundation Requests Community Input from Forsyth County Parents
Charter Schools USA will hold its second community input meeting at the Polo Golf and Country Club meeting room on March 26 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m....
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Forsyth County Schools Strategic Plan / IE2 Overview
From August 2008 to March 2009, FCS is working on developing a new three-year Strategic Plan, which will provide the foundation to which all activities and resources will be aligned to achieve our system's vision...
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Forsyth County Schoolboard Meeting Video
Click here to view the video of the March 12, 2009 Board of Education Meeting...
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West Forsyth Band Hosts Harlem Wizards versus Forsyth Phantoms
Not many in Forsyth County would risk putting their team up against one that specializes in slap stick humor and trick entertainment, but at 7 p.m. on March 27 at West Forsyth High School, the Pride of the West Band is hoping their team's pain will be worth the gain in funding the purchase of desperately needed new instruments....
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Polish your Skills with NxLevel Training
Entrepreneurs- Take Your Business to the Next Level.  New partnership offers a solution for local entrepreneurs to receive training and help on tactical strategies to grow your business and improve personal business Acumen...
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Forsyth County Schoolboard Meeting Video
Click here to view the video of the February 26, 2009 Board of Education Meeting...
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Forsyth County Charter School in Planning Stages
Charter Schools USA will hold two community input meetings at the Polo Golf and Country Club meeting room from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on March 5 and March 26.  This is an opportunity for parents, educators, involved citizens, and the business community to join representatives from Georgia Charter Foundation and Charter Schools USA...
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Forsyth County Schools Offers Summer Technology Camp June 8-11, 15-18
Ever wanted to design your own website, program a video game or become a digital storyteller? Students in Forsyth County can do these things and more this summer through the Summer Technology Enrichment Program (STEP) being offered by Forsyth County Schools (FCS)...
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Forsyth County Schoolboard Meeting Video
Click here to view the video of the February 19, 2009 Board of Education Meeting...
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Covenant Christian Academy Spelling Bee Winners
Covenant spelling bee winners to compete in state compeition in April...
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Lanier Technical College Awarded Federal Job-training Grant
Lanier Technical College has received a federal grant to expand Clinical Laboratory Technologies program...
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Klub Kids Preschool & Georgia Pre-K Set the Benchmark in Cumming
The outstanding facilities and mentoring staff at Klub Kids consistantly earns their program the highest ratings...
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Prescription Drugs in Schools
Watch this powerful video of a presentation made by South Forsyth High School regarding prescription drugs in schools..
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