Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Milledgeville
Lakeview Primary's Brenda Brown Wins Library Media Specialist of the Year
Brenda Brown, media specialist at Lakeview Primary School, has been named the 2026 Central Georgia Region Library Media Specialist of the Year by the Georgia Library Media Association.
Baldwin County School District Graduates Four From Project SEARCH Program
Baldwin County School District celebrated four Project SEARCH graduates and welcomed five new interns to the workforce training program at a May 5 ceremony.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Baldwin County Schools Win National Music Education Award for 11th Straight Year
Baldwin County School District earned its 11th consecutive Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation, one of a select group of districts nationally to reach that milestone.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Baldwin County Students Celebrated as Million-Word Readers
Baldwin County School District honored students who read one million words or more this year with a limousine tour and hibashi lunch. Fifth grader Aaron Sherwood topped the list with 6.2 million words.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026