Achieving Excellence: Inside Georgia Schools, Georgia Public Broadcasting's monthly education program currently airing on satellite and the web, has been added to the open air schedule. Viewers can now watch the program on GPB-TV, channel 8.
Achieving Excellence: Inside Georgia Schools brings educational issues in the state of Georgia to the forefront. Host Jane Robelot, former CBS news anchor and Georgia parent, talks with guests on some of the most important issues in education. The rotation of special guests includes knowledgeable authorities on educational issues such as Kathy Cox, Georgia Superintendent of Schools, and Dr. Mike Hall, Deputy Superintendent for Information Technology, Georgia Department of Education.
Next airing: Sunday, April 9th @ 5:30 p.m.
April Program Highlights:
Information Technology (#201)
Jane Robelot discusses technology and how it is transforming schools, teachers and students with guests Howard Woodard, Chief Information Officer, and Mike Hall, Deputy Superintendent for Instructional Technology. Woodard explains data gathering and storage, while Hall elaborates on "real time" information and 21st century schools.
In the Schools of Distinction segment, Mike Hall hosts Terry Smithson, Education Strategist, from the Intel Corporation. Key points to their discussion include the Scholastic Magazine / Intel Corporation partnership and the Schools of Distinction program.
During the Continuing with the theme segment, Jane mentions the meeting of technology industry leaders to discuss the rebuilding effort of the Gulf Coast region's school systems. Also, a sampling of Mabry Middle School's 2005 film festival is shown.
More information about this program.
Please email comments and suggestions to education@gpb.org
Friday, April 7, 2006
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
New PBS Series
It's a Big, Big World is a new PBS science series for young children featuring a diverse group of animals living in the tallest tree, the World Tree, deep in the center of the rainforest. This show creates a fresh and inviting world for children where they can experience science, geography and music.
Snook, a giant tree sloth, is the viewer's guide through this fascinating world. His friends are Smooch and Winslow, marmoset siblings; Wartz, an agreeable tree frog; Madge, an ancient turtle who happens to have a map of the world on her shell; Burdette the bird, who is full of herself; Bob the Anteater, who tends to worry about everything; Ick, a boastful fish; and Oko, a mischievous old monkey.
You can find It's a Big, Big World on GPB-TV and satellite channel 400.
Snook, a giant tree sloth, is the viewer's guide through this fascinating world. His friends are Smooch and Winslow, marmoset siblings; Wartz, an agreeable tree frog; Madge, an ancient turtle who happens to have a map of the world on her shell; Burdette the bird, who is full of herself; Bob the Anteater, who tends to worry about everything; Ick, a boastful fish; and Oko, a mischievous old monkey.
You can find It's a Big, Big World on GPB-TV and satellite channel 400.
Sunday, April 2, 2006
Bright From the Start 2006 Conference
Bright From the Start: Georgia Department for Early Care and Learning will host its Bright Beginnings*Promising Futures 2006 Georgia Early Learning Conference on April 27-29. "Embracing Higher Standards" is the theme of this year's conference; it will address the impact of standards, such as the Georgia Early Learning Standards, that enable child care providers and professionals to deliver high-quality care and educational experiences for children from birth through school age.
Bright Beginnings*Promising Futures is designed specifically for professionals, administrators, teachers, caregivers and staff who work with children ages 0-5 years old and at after-school programs.
For more information, visit http://www.decal.state.ga.us
Bright Beginnings*Promising Futures is designed specifically for professionals, administrators, teachers, caregivers and staff who work with children ages 0-5 years old and at after-school programs.
For more information, visit http://www.decal.state.ga.us
Friday, March 3, 2006
Youth Art Month
On February 8th art educators, students, families, and Georgia legislators met to celebrate Youth Art Month (YAM). YAM is a national event held every March that is designed to emphasize the importance of quality art education for all children. YAM was created in 1961 as a service to Art educators and the public.
YAM Objectives:
* Recognize Art as a NECCESSITY for the COMPLETE development of a high quality of life for all people.
* Direct attention to Art Education as an effective vehicle to teach critical thinking, communication skills, self-expression and multicultural awareness.
* Increase community, business and government support for Art Education.
http://www.gaea.armstrong.edu/capitolyam.html
http://www.gpb.org/public/education/achieving/
YAM Objectives:
* Recognize Art as a NECCESSITY for the COMPLETE development of a high quality of life for all people.
* Direct attention to Art Education as an effective vehicle to teach critical thinking, communication skills, self-expression and multicultural awareness.
* Increase community, business and government support for Art Education.
http://www.gaea.armstrong.edu/capitolyam.html
http://www.gpb.org/public/education/achieving/
Thursday, March 2, 2006
GEORGIA PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES 2006 TOP 10 ISSUES TO WATCH LIST
What are some of the key education issues facing Georgia in 2006 and what makes them headline grabbers? The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education in its "Top Ten Issues to Watch" takes a close look at the subjects it feels need addressing if the state is to see improvements in its educational system. The Partnership is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to improve student achievement in public schools.
The Partnership's policy and research director, Deirdre Johnson, comprehensively researched and wrote the 16-page document. "These are not the only issues Georgia will face in the coming months," she explained, "but they are the key areas we must address if we are to continue to improve student achievement."
Many of the subjects are headline grabbers around the country as well as in Georgia. For example, preparing students for a global economy and its ensuing competition has put a renewed emphasis on reforming and improving our educational system. More instructional time, the role of middle and high schools and teacher quality are all issues covered in the report.
What role does Georgia's changing demographics play in its education system? The state's emphasis on early learning has made it a leader nationally but where do we go from here? Adequate funding for all Georgia school systems is another issue that will be a hot topic throughout the year. The new Georgia State Student Information System is scheduled to finally become operational in 2006. Will it bring improvements?
Another major discussion heard in state after state, including Georgia, is how do you define and measure educational excellence? The No Child Left Behind law was established in an attempt to answer that question. It set defined performance standards as it sought to help states ensure workforce readiness and global competitiveness. Where is Georgia when it comes to accountability as it strives for excellence?
Partnership President Dr. Stephen Dolinger feels the report provides a unique and detailed look at areas of focus that Georgia's education, business, community leaders as well as citizens will or should be addressing in the coming months. "The bottom line is this, education is economic development. Everyone has a vested interest in seeing Georgia succeed."
The publication comes in two parts. A two-page executive summary provides a brief overview of each issue while the main 16-page report takes a three tiered approach looking at the political context, policy perspective and what's next for Georgia. Both the summary and report are available on the Partnership Web site. Hard copies are available by E-mail request at billmaddox@mindspring.org or by calling 404-223-2280.
Founded in 1990 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Economic Developers Association, the now independent Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education consists of business, education, community and government leaders who share a vision of improved education. Working to be Georgia's foremost change agent in education, the Partnership takes lead roles in efforts to inform education stakeholders, shape policy, and reform education.
GPEE Top 10 2006 Brochure
GPEE Executive Summary 2006
Contact: Bill Maddox
Phone: 404-223-2464
Email: billmaddox@mindspring.org
The Partnership's policy and research director, Deirdre Johnson, comprehensively researched and wrote the 16-page document. "These are not the only issues Georgia will face in the coming months," she explained, "but they are the key areas we must address if we are to continue to improve student achievement."
Many of the subjects are headline grabbers around the country as well as in Georgia. For example, preparing students for a global economy and its ensuing competition has put a renewed emphasis on reforming and improving our educational system. More instructional time, the role of middle and high schools and teacher quality are all issues covered in the report.
What role does Georgia's changing demographics play in its education system? The state's emphasis on early learning has made it a leader nationally but where do we go from here? Adequate funding for all Georgia school systems is another issue that will be a hot topic throughout the year. The new Georgia State Student Information System is scheduled to finally become operational in 2006. Will it bring improvements?
Another major discussion heard in state after state, including Georgia, is how do you define and measure educational excellence? The No Child Left Behind law was established in an attempt to answer that question. It set defined performance standards as it sought to help states ensure workforce readiness and global competitiveness. Where is Georgia when it comes to accountability as it strives for excellence?
Partnership President Dr. Stephen Dolinger feels the report provides a unique and detailed look at areas of focus that Georgia's education, business, community leaders as well as citizens will or should be addressing in the coming months. "The bottom line is this, education is economic development. Everyone has a vested interest in seeing Georgia succeed."
The publication comes in two parts. A two-page executive summary provides a brief overview of each issue while the main 16-page report takes a three tiered approach looking at the political context, policy perspective and what's next for Georgia. Both the summary and report are available on the Partnership Web site. Hard copies are available by E-mail request at billmaddox@mindspring.org or by calling 404-223-2280.
Founded in 1990 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Economic Developers Association, the now independent Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education consists of business, education, community and government leaders who share a vision of improved education. Working to be Georgia's foremost change agent in education, the Partnership takes lead roles in efforts to inform education stakeholders, shape policy, and reform education.
GPEE Top 10 2006 Brochure
GPEE Executive Summary 2006
Contact: Bill Maddox
Phone: 404-223-2464
Email: billmaddox@mindspring.org
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Nengajoo Project 2006
The Irasshai office sends a big DOOMO ARIGATOO to all students and facilitators who participated in the Nengajoo Project 2006. We received nearly 200 submissions of beautifully designed, artistically created New Year's cards, many of which featured Year of the Dog images. We received some traditional, some modern, some unusual, some resourceful works, all of which were very inspiring. We hope all who participated in the project enjoyed their oshoogatsu (New Year's) experience of nengajoo design.
Thursday, February 9, 2006
Georgia Historical Society's Black History Month Essay Contest
The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) announced its 2006 Black History Month Essay and Public Speaking Contest, in cooperation with the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools' Teaching American History grant. Students in grades nine through twelve in local public or private schools are encouraged to submit an essay on the topic, "The Price of Activism: Self-Sacrifice in African-American History." The deadline for entry submission is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2006, at the Georgia Historical Society. First Prize is a cash award of $500, second prize is a cash award of $250, and third prize is a cash award of $100.
Essays will be judged by a panel of qualified judges from the Georgia Historical Society, Savannah State University and Armstrong Atlantic State University, the Savannah College of Art and Design, and the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools. The top five essay writers will be invited to present their essays at a public reception at the Georgia Historical Society (501 Whitaker Street) on Friday, February 17, where the three winners will be selected by a second panel of judges.
Students are encouraged to use the scholarly resources at their disposal in Savannah as they research their essays. The Georgia Historical Society has an extensive collection of materials related to African-American history, including manuscripts and books, visual materials and other artifacts, and clippings files. Reference librarians are prepared to assist students with their research. Other materials can be found at Savannah's public libraries and in the libraries of Savannah State and Armstrong Atlantic State Universities.
Complete details and registration materials are available by following the education link at the Georgia Historical Society website.
Interested students and teachers may also call GHS at 651-2125, ext. 17 for more information or to request additional entry forms
Essays will be judged by a panel of qualified judges from the Georgia Historical Society, Savannah State University and Armstrong Atlantic State University, the Savannah College of Art and Design, and the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools. The top five essay writers will be invited to present their essays at a public reception at the Georgia Historical Society (501 Whitaker Street) on Friday, February 17, where the three winners will be selected by a second panel of judges.
Students are encouraged to use the scholarly resources at their disposal in Savannah as they research their essays. The Georgia Historical Society has an extensive collection of materials related to African-American history, including manuscripts and books, visual materials and other artifacts, and clippings files. Reference librarians are prepared to assist students with their research. Other materials can be found at Savannah's public libraries and in the libraries of Savannah State and Armstrong Atlantic State Universities.
Complete details and registration materials are available by following the education link at the Georgia Historical Society website.
Interested students and teachers may also call GHS at 651-2125, ext. 17 for more information or to request additional entry forms
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