‘It is not black and white, it is 1,000 shades of grey’
Education
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Students of Georgia Southern, Savannah State sound off on USG reopening policy
‘There is no way to enforce masks on campus, or to truly social distance (due to restraints regarding number of classrooms and teachers), and it seems that all of these proposed precautions have been very rushed.’
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Georgia Southern faculty ask University System of Georgia to reconsider COVID-19 protocol for fall
IN GEORGIA, the plan to get students back to school has been fraught at best. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects have made planning for the fall […]
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School reopening plan: Not perfect, but workable – and safer
‘The ability to deliver instructional and other services effectively, while maintaining health and safety standards, is critical for our school families and our community’
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A conversation with Georgia Southern’s TaJuan Wilson
Wilson, who assumed his role March 1, brings with him a wealth of expertise in the area of equity and inclusivity on college campuses
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The local school calendar: A daunting undertaking
Developing the academic school calendar and deciding what factors need to be considered for scheduling for 38,000 students and 5,600 staff members is a daunting challenge
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School Board President Candidate: Tye Whitely
CANDIDATE Tye Whitely has three very personal reasons to run for school board president. Her three kids are currently attending Chatham County public schools. “As a user of the school […]
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School Board President Candidate: Larry Lower
CANDIDATE Larry Lower used the word “inclusive” at least five or six times in my 30 minute conversation with him. And when Lower, a current school board member who was […]
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School Board President Candidate: Betty Morgan
CANDIDATE Betty Morgan certainly knows her campaign’s main talking point. “I’m the only one out of the five of us who taught school,” she says. Morgan taught in Chatham County […]
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The New Georgia Southern: Frequently Asked Questions
THIS PAST January, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted to consolidate two area universities, Armstrong State University and Georgia Southern University. The decision was swift and made […]
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College Student Guide: Tase ’em, Bro?
RECENT INCIDENTS on Georgia college campuses have led to outcries for legislation supporting increased protection for students. Following the passing of House Bill 792, employees and students at least 18 […]
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College Guide: The Freshman 23
From partying to bookbuying to leggings in class: Rachael’s ultimate insider’s list for your first year.