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Transition Talk: Medicaid Waivers
Kristin Pewitt, February 26, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

On February 12th, Transition Services presented their second Transition Talk of the year.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION DANCE
Brenda Carter, May 24, 2018March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

In February of this year students enjoyed the Special Education Dance, sponsored by the special education Adapted PE staff.
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Cobb Special Education Team Greets New Teachers!
Brenda Carter, June 21, 2018February 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Cobb Special Education Team Greets New Teachers!
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Daniell Middle School Recognizes Student Success
Kelly McNabb, May 8, 2019May 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Positive School Culture, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Swimming into Positive Behavior! Daniell Middle School continues to improve school-wide student behavior, build student-staff relationships, and highlight student...
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School Counselors’ Best Practices Meetings
Melisa Marsh, March 21, 2019June 12, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Elementary and middle school counselors across the District met to share best practices and learn from their peers.
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CCSD School Psychologists at The Center for Civil and Human Rights
Christy Jaffe, February 25, 2019February 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, Psychological Services, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

CCSD’s school psychologists had a powerful day of engaged learning at The Center for Civil and Human Rights.
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Assistive Tech for Complex Needs
Brenda Carter, January 30, 2018February 28, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Cobb County Schools’ Assistive Technology department works with individual students to meet their needs for accessing the curriculum.
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Russell Preschool Teachers Create Super Sensory Path
Kelly McNabb, February 25, 2019June 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, Positive School Culture, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

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CCSD School Psychologists as Researchers/Interventionists
Dr. Laurel Kinard, May 21, 2019May 21, 2019, Psychological Services, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

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Special Education Students “Wow” Audience at Evening of Inspiration
Antoinette Nichols, April 24, 2019April 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, Parent Mentors, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, sepm, 0

Dancers, gymnasts, cheerleaders, and drummers “wowed” audience members at the 3rd Annual Evening of Inspiration, an event featuring students...
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Exciting Events for Families in Special Education
Antoinette Nichols, March 19, 2019April 24, 2019, Cobb Academics, Parent Mentors, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, sepm, 0

CCSD’s Special Education Parent Mentors host the 3rd Annual Evening of Inspiration on March 26, followed by three parent...
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Aviation/ Pilot Collaboration Lesson
Evelyn Klepper, January 23, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, 0

Aviation/Pilot Collaboration Lesson
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Preschool Impact Grant
Jeannie Watson, February 20, 2019May 6, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Special Education - PreK, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, snpk, 0

Preschool Impact Grant Atlanta Braves Foundation Impact Grant
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Dowell Elementary School Counselor Receives Cobb EMC Mini-Grant
Melisa Marsh, February 15, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Thanks to Cobb EMC grant students at Dowell learn conflict management.
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Unique Partnership
Kristin Pewitt, May 6, 2019May 6, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

The Kennesaw Mountain High School Transition Academy is Making New Friends!
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New Teacher Academy
Brenda Carter, October 12, 2018February 28, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

New Teacher Academy
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Cobb School Counselors Shine
Melisa Marsh, March 21, 2019March 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Several CCSD school counselors receive local and national recognition for services delivered to students.
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Palmer School Counselor Published in ASCA Magazine
Melisa Marsh, February 19, 2019June 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

CCSD school counselor writes about helping students deal with stress.
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Nickajack Elementary Infuses Martial Arts, Mentoring into B3: “Be a Better Brave”
Kelly McNabb, February 19, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Positive School Culture, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Building positive relationships in afterschool activities
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Community Heroes
Jeannie Watson, March 22, 2019May 6, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Special Education - PreK, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, snpk, 0

Community Heroes Visit Preschool
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Garrett Middle School Counselor Recognized at GSCA Annual Conference
Melisa Marsh, February 15, 2019February 15, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

John Nwosu named Emerging Leader among Georgia School Counselors.
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Celebrating Trusted Adults
Melisa Marsh, May 3, 2019May 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Strong student-staff relationships result in students feeling connected and supported at school.
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School Psychologists as Researchers-Interventionists
Christy Jaffe, April 30, 2019June 5, 2019, Psychological Services, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) held their 2019 annual conference in Atlanta. Eight of our 44...
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Building Leaders at Sope Creek
Melisa Marsh, February 19, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Members of Sope Creek’s Student Council work to build a positive learning climate.
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Integrating SEL and Sports
Melisa Marsh, March 20, 2019May 3, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

School counselor, Jennifer Susko, integrates social-emotional learning and sports to teach valuable lessons and engage students.
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School Psychologists As Early Interventionists
Christy Jaffe, March 25, 2019June 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, Psychological Services, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

School Psychologists are longstanding advocates of early intervention for children at-risk for reading problems.
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Cobb hosts the Metro Transition Consortium
Kristin Pewitt, March 29, 2019March 29, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Cobb County School District hosts the Metro Transition Consortium three times a year.
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Motivator of the Week Program at Hendricks Elementary
Melisa Marsh, February 19, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Teachers, parents and students at Hendricks recognize positive behavior.
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Student to Student Mentoring
Melisa Marsh, February 19, 2019February 27, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Smitha and Osborne girls form mentor support group
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TAPP MS POINTS OUT THE POSITIVE
Kelly McNabb, April 12, 2019May 6, 2019, Cobb Academics, Positive School Culture, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

A Family, Community, and School Collaboration
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Cobb Pros at GATE Conference
Brenda Carter, January 30, 2018March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Rachel Simmons, along with Amanda Stafford, CCSD AT Specialist, presented at the Georgia Assistive Technology in Education conference at...
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Post-Secondary Signing Day
Melisa Marsh, May 3, 2019May 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Cobb Horizon celebrates all students post-secondary plans.
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Promoting a Vision of Graduation
Melisa Marsh, February 19, 2019March 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

If you can see it, you can achieve it!
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Feeling Anxious? Just Breathe.
Melisa Marsh, March 21, 2019March 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

School counselors help teachers to help students who might be feeling anxious.
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Special Education Parent Mentors Offer Yearlong Support
Antoinette Nichols, May 20, 2019May 21, 2019, Cobb Academics, Parent Mentors, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, sepm, 0

Families of students with disabilities benefit from programs, resources
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College and Career Ready Students at Palmer Middle School
Melisa Marsh, February 19, 2019February 19, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Palmer Middle School counselors prepare students and parents for the future.
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GATORS GLIMPSE THE REAL WORLD
Kelly McNabb, June 6, 2019June 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Positive School Culture, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Making R.E.A.L. World Connections in the PBIS School Store Students are able to learn various job skills by applying,...
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Smitha 8th Graders Learn to Take their Lives to the Next Level
Kelly McNabb, February 19, 2019June 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, Positive School Culture, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Positive school culture is on the rise at Smitha!
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CCSD School Counselor Honored in Washington, D.C.
Melisa Marsh, February 15, 2019June 12, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

The Georgia School Counselor Association recently named Michelle Stevens the 2017-2018 Georgia School Counselor of the Year.
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Community Connections Resource Fair
Antoinette Nichols, February 21, 2019March 15, 2019, Cobb Academics, Parent Mentors, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, sepm, 0

Special Education Parent Mentors hosted the 3rd annual fair featuring extracurricular opportunities for CCSD’s students with disabilities.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION DANCE
Evelyn Klepper, February 25, 2019February 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, 0

The theme for this year’s Special Education dance was “Under the Big Top .”
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Osborne High School Prioritizes Climate and Culture
Kelly McNabb, May 8, 2019May 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Positive School Culture, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Osborne SOARS to empower students and staff! Osborne High School finds new and creative ways to connect with students,...

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H.A.V.E.N. Program Webpage

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Dr. Tracie Doe
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Angie Benton
Executive Secretary
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Special Education

Brenda Carter

Director of Special Education
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Evelyn Klepper
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Jessica Coleman
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Murdock READ 180/System 44 Parent Night
Brian Nelson, March 14, 2019June 18, 2019, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0

Murdock Elementary held its first READ 180/System 44 Parent Night on February 12th
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Cobb County Firefighters Step in as Teachers for East Cobb Middle School Students
Tania Pachuta, March 19, 2019March 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0

Many young kids grow up playing firefighters. They are mesmerized by the men and women in the red firetrucks who rush...
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New Interactive Playground unveiled at Brumby Elementary
Elizabeth Price, May 23, 2019May 23, 2019, Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

Brumby Elementary unveiled their new LU DUO Interactive Playground.
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Oh, the Places You’ll Go with Read-Alouds in Cobb!
Elizabeth Cobia, March 7, 2019June 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0

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3-Series Mathematics Competitions-Spring Scores 2019
Michelle Mikes, February 19, 2019April 18, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0

The Spring Cobb Math Team Competition was the last competition for the series on March 25, 2019 at East...
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Feeling Anxious? Just Breathe.
Melisa Marsh, March 21, 2019March 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

School counselors help teachers to help students who might be feeling anxious.
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Unique Partnership
Kristin Pewitt, May 6, 2019May 6, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

The Kennesaw Mountain High School Transition Academy is Making New Friends!
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Exciting Events for Families in Special Education
Antoinette Nichols, March 19, 2019April 24, 2019, Cobb Academics, Parent Mentors, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, sepm, 0

CCSD’s Special Education Parent Mentors host the 3rd Annual Evening of Inspiration on March 26, followed by three parent...
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Dowell Elementary School Counselor Receives Cobb EMC Mini-Grant
Melisa Marsh, February 15, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Thanks to Cobb EMC grant students at Dowell learn conflict management.
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Engaging and Inspiring K-2 Practices!
Courtney Green, March 6, 2019June 20, 2019, assessment and personalized learning, Early Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

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KMHS Magnet Team Headed to GA Tech
Andrew Kutscher, March 12, 2019March 12, 2019, Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Magnet Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0

Kennesaw Mountain High School Magnet Students are headed to Georgia Tech
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CCSD School Counselor Honored in Washington, D.C.
Melisa Marsh, February 15, 2019June 12, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

The Georgia School Counselor Association recently named Michelle Stevens the 2017-2018 Georgia School Counselor of the Year.
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Math Nights in Cobb are Engaging Families!
Michelle Mikes, January 9, 2018March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0

Have you or are you attending your school’s Math Night?? Math nights have been underway in Cobb County...
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Nickajack Elementary Infuses Martial Arts, Mentoring into B3: “Be a Better Brave”
Kelly McNabb, February 19, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Positive School Culture, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Building positive relationships in afterschool activities
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Palmer School Counselor Published in ASCA Magazine
Melisa Marsh, February 19, 2019June 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

CCSD school counselor writes about helping students deal with stress.
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Gifted Students Create Rubik’s Cube Masterpiece
Angela Wilson, February 8, 2019February 8, 2019, Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0

Cobb Gifted Students Featured on 11 Alive News!
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Hillgrove Musicians Performing for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France!
Christopher Ferrell, May 17, 2019May 21, 2019, Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0

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Elementary Choral Festival…A Huge Success!!
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, February 20, 2019March 1, 2019, Academic & Learning Areas, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0

Elementary Choral Festival was held on February 14 and 15, 2019 at Piedmont Church.
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Launching the CTLS Resource Library
Nadia Williams, February 11, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Digital & Multimedia Learning, Digital Transformation Team, Teaching & Learning, 0

When CTLS began its expansion four years ago to include more content resources through CTLS Teach, the vision was...
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Rock On! STEM Sound Unit
Tracy Matthews, February 25, 2019June 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0

Someone once said, “If you can engage students, you can teach anything.”
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East Cobb Middle Gets New Building
Christian Cali, August 1, 2018March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0

East Cobb Middle School began the 2018-2019 school year in a brand new building. Science teachers and students love...
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Super Star Rockin’ IWC Interpreter Felix Rentas proudly representing!
Glynis Ramos-Mitchell, May 10, 2019May 14, 2019, Cobb Academics, International Welcome Center, Title I, 0

International Welcome Center (IWC) Interpreters act as a vital conduit to provide precise and effective communication among conference participants....
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McClure MS Earns Library Learning Commons Certification
Holly Frilot, March 15, 2019March 15, 2019, Cobb Academics, Digital & Multimedia Learning, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0

The number of Library Learning Commons Certified schools continues to grow!
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CCSD Named a Best Community for Music Education Once Again!
Christopher Ferrell, April 22, 2019April 22, 2019, Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0

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Cobb Teachers Pitch Innovative Ideas, Win $74,000 in Cobb Tank Grants
Dr. Sally Creel, December 20, 2018December 20, 2018, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0

Teachers pitch their ideas on how to advance student learning at schools across the Cobb County School District.
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Cobb County Schools Recognizes 16 Teachers for Their Commitment to STEM Education
Tania Pachuta, August 23, 2018August 23, 2018, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0

The Cobb County School District recently presented 16 teachers with the Cobb STEM Distinguished Educator Award.
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Cobb Project Soapbox Student Voice Showcase
Trudy Delhey, March 25, 2019March 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0

Cobb’s First Annual Project Soapbox Student Voice Showcase held at Campbell High School.
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Navy JROTC Wins Big!
Jacquelina Brown, February 25, 2019March 10, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

Congratulations North Cobb high JROTC!
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Lockheed Martin’s Code Quest
Jacquelina Brown, February 25, 2019June 12, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

Hillgrove student’s participated in Lockheed Martin’s Code Quest. Computer Science students got to work on problems provided by...
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Tritt River Kids Earn School of Georgia State Award
Angela Wilson, May 10, 2019May 10, 2019, Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0

Third grade Target students and their teachers were honored for their service and involvement in Georgia’s Rivers Alive program.
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School Counselors’ Best Practices Meetings
Melisa Marsh, March 21, 2019June 12, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Elementary and middle school counselors across the District met to share best practices and learn from their peers.
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East Cobb Middle School’s “Out of This World” Field Trip
Laura Franco, February 28, 2019March 8, 2019, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Bryant, Math Night, 0

Sixth graders at East Cobb Middle School kicked off their new year in a way that was out of...
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Meet Ann Saour, Classroom Innovator
Kelly McField Brown, February 15, 2019February 15, 2019, Cobb Academics, Digital & Multimedia Learning, Learning Resources, Teaching & Learning, 0

The Learning Resources Department would like to introduce you to classroom innovator, Ann Saour.
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Kennesaw Mountain Sports Marketing Students Raise Money to Support Two Teachers fighting Cancer
Sapph Espinoza, May 24, 2019June 5, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, CTAE, Kennesaw Mountain, Sports Marketing, 0

Kennesaw Mountain Sports Marketing Students Raise Money to Support Two Teachers fighting Cancer
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Service Learning to Benefit RIPPLE Africa
Lisa Graham, February 8, 2019February 8, 2019, Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0
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Peer 2 Peer Tutoring
Nadia Williams, March 7, 2019April 22, 2019, Digital & Multimedia Learning, Digital Transformation Team, 0

Have you ever found yourself trying to explain something to someone, but it just is not clicking?
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Community Heroes
Jeannie Watson, March 22, 2019May 6, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Special Education - PreK, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, snpk, 0

Community Heroes Visit Preschool
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ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL – District PL Day Jan. 4
Dawn Hudson, February 22, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, I&I Professional Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

Over 8,500 teachers spread across the district in 19 schools experienced high-quality Professional Learning on January 4th before students...
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March celebrates Music in our Schools
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, May 21, 2019May 21, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0

With March being Music In Our Schools month, a month dedicated to supporting school music, this is a great...
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Griffin MS Wins Congressional District 13 Stock Market Game
Jacquelina Brown, February 25, 2019February 25, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

Griffin MS Learns the Stock Market! Mrs. Yost’s Introduction to Business and Technology participated this year in The Stock...
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Sope Creek Excels at Atlanta Econ Games
Ashley Melville, April 22, 2019April 23, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0

Sope Creek Excels at Atlanta Econ Games
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Sprayberry DECA Chapter Wins 1st Place
Jacquelina Brown, April 19, 2019April 19, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

DECA at Sprayberry High Sprayberry’s DECA chapter places 1st in the School Based Enterprise competition.
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Tapp Middle School Band Students Make Top Chair
Sherry Martin, February 28, 2019June 18, 2019, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, 0

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NASA, SETI, and CCSD Partnership
Tracy Matthews, March 18, 2019March 18, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0

NASA and the SETI Institute recently announced that the Cobb County School District is one of only 14 school...
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SPECIAL EDUCATION DANCE
Evelyn Klepper, February 25, 2019February 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, 0

The theme for this year’s Special Education dance was “Under the Big Top .”
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International Student Services at the IWC
Glynis Ramos-Mitchell, February 28, 2019June 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, International Welcome Center, Teaching & Learning, 0

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Cobb Science Students Shine at GSEF
Tracy Matthews, April 22, 2019April 22, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0

The 71st Georgia Science & Engineering Fair, also known as GSEF, was held in Athens, Georgia on March 28-30th.
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Smitha 8th Graders Learn to Take their Lives to the Next Level
Kelly McNabb, February 19, 2019June 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, Positive School Culture, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Positive school culture is on the rise at Smitha!
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Teachers of the Year 2018-19!
Michelle Mikes, August 24, 2018March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0

Selected from among their peers, Cobb Schools’ Teachers of the Year are among the best and most celebrated...
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Early Intervention Teachers: Life-long Learners
Brian Nelson, May 21, 2019May 21, 2019, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0

District Professional Learning always brings out the best of the best!
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Amputee dog gets a Prosthetic Device
Jacquelina Brown, February 25, 2019June 12, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

Lassiter Engineerng Research and Development
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Post-Secondary Signing Day
Melisa Marsh, May 3, 2019May 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Cobb Horizon celebrates all students post-secondary plans.
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Bryant Elementary Celebrates Math Week
Laura Franco, February 28, 2019March 8, 2019, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Bryant, Math Night, 0

We love math so much, we’re having a math week!
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School Psychologists as Researchers-Interventionists
Christy Jaffe, April 30, 2019June 5, 2019, Psychological Services, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) held their 2019 annual conference in Atlanta. Eight of our 44...
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Jessica Espinoza, CCSD’s newest Fine Arts PLS!
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, May 16, 2019May 21, 2019, Academic & Learning Areas, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0

The Fine Arts Department is pleased to welcome Jessica Espinoza as our new Fine Arts Professional Learning Specialist.
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Pitner Elementary School to Partner with South Korean School
Germán Suárez, February 21, 2019March 21, 2019, World Languages, 0

Pitner Elementary School to Partner with South Korean School
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Pope HS Orchestra a Featured Performer at GMEA Conference
Christopher Ferrell, February 25, 2019March 1, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0

The Pope High School Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Corie Benton, was selected as a featured performance ensemble...
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Summer Enrichment Academy
Sarah Kessel, March 12, 2019March 12, 2019, Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 2

Cobb’s Summer Enrichment Academy is coming this June!
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Student to Student Mentoring
Melisa Marsh, February 19, 2019February 27, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Smitha and Osborne girls form mentor support group
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Interactive Math at Big Shanty Elementary
Brian Nelson, February 20, 2019February 20, 2019, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0

Accelerated Intervention Rocks!
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School Psychologists As Early Interventionists
Christy Jaffe, March 25, 2019June 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, Psychological Services, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

School Psychologists are longstanding advocates of early intervention for children at-risk for reading problems.
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2019 KSU MATH COMPETITION AWARDS
Michelle Mikes, April 7, 2019April 23, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0

Kennesaw State University holds an annual written mathematics competition for high school students across the State of Georgia. Over...
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Cobb Middle School Math Tournament 2019
Michelle Mikes, March 13, 2019June 18, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0

Cobb’s second annual Middle School Math Team Tournament will be May 4, 2019! Students’ dedication to team work and...
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Two QuestBridge Scholars from the Campbell IB Magnet Program
Andrew Kutscher, May 21, 2019May 21, 2019, Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Magnet Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0

Campbell Magnet Students Earn Prestigious Scholarship
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Cobb Special Education Team Greets New Teachers!
Brenda Carter, June 21, 2018February 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Cobb Special Education Team Greets New Teachers!
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Pre-K Rocks!
Courtney Green, February 25, 2019June 20, 2019, Academic & Learning Areas, Cobb Academics, Early Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Cobb Early Learning, Early Learning, Pre-K, 0

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Celebrating Trusted Adults
Melisa Marsh, May 3, 2019May 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Strong student-staff relationships result in students feeling connected and supported at school.
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March celebrates Music in our Schools
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, March 21, 2019June 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0

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Teams Advance to Odyssey of the Mind State Final
Angela Wilson, March 12, 2019March 12, 2019, Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0

Elementary, middle, and high school teams representing Cobb schools placed in the top three at the regional tournament and...
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Tritt Elementary School Earns Certification
Holly Frilot, February 19, 2019February 19, 2019, Cobb Academics, Digital & Multimedia Learning, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0

Congratulations to Tritt Elementary School for earning Library Learning Commons Certification!
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National Technical Honor Society at Harrison High
Jacquelina Brown, February 25, 2019May 14, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

National Technical Honor Society – Harrison High School!
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Lovinggood FCCLA Wins
Jacquelina Brown, February 25, 2019June 18, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

GA Organics State-Wide Competition- “Make Room for Legumes” Georgia Organics coordinates a statewide campaign to teach students about the...
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Hightower Trail Middle School 8th Grade Orchestra performs at GMEA In service Conference
Christopher Ferrell, February 25, 2019February 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0

The Hightower Trail Middle School 8thGrade Orchestra, under the direction of Michael Tompkins and Paul O’Keefe, performed as a...
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Title 1 Science Olympiad 2018- Grows by leaps and bounds!
Debra Scott, May 15, 2018March 8, 2019, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, 0

The big day was finally here, the day that 18 teams of Science Olympiads had been practicing for since...
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Wheeler High School Ranked #2 STEM Program in Nation
Tania Pachuta, February 14, 2019February 14, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0

Study.com recently released a list of the top 30 high school science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs in the United...
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“Russell has a lot to offer the students”
David Burch, May 16, 2018May 25, 2018, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, 0

Arroyo says “I want parents to know that Russell is a really great school with great student supports. The...
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Promoting a Vision of Graduation
Melisa Marsh, February 19, 2019March 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

If you can see it, you can achieve it!
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12 Cobb County Elementary Students Honored in Artist Challenge
Laura LaQuaglia, March 1, 2019March 29, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0

The Cobb County Water System and the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (CCMWA) congratulate the 12 Cobb County elementary school...
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South Cobb Magnet Students Earn Their White Coats
Andrew Kutscher, April 11, 2019April 11, 2019, Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Magnet Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0

South Cobb Magnet Students Celebrate Success
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Math Prodigies in the Making
Debra Scott, April 18, 2018March 8, 2019, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, 0

Imagine practicing math by creating your own fantasy land where the more math problems you work, the more tools...
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French Student Exchange at McEachern High School
Germán Suárez, May 4, 2019May 6, 2019, World Languages, 0

French Student Exchange at McEachern High School
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Assessments Can Be Amazing!
Deborah Marker, March 12, 2019March 25, 2019, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Assessment Main, Assessment, Elementary School, Assessment, High School, Assessment, Middle School, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0

Assessments Can Be Amazing! Implementing Progress Monitoring with the Early Literacy Framework CCSD District Personnel joins 18 school administrators...
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Lassiter students win trip to Germany
Germán Suárez, March 31, 2019March 25, 2019, World Languages, 0

Lassiter Students Win the Bundesliga Total Contest and travel to Germany
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COBB EXPECTED TO HIRE OVER 800 NEW TEACHERS!
Dawn Hudson, May 23, 2019June 18, 2019, Cobb Academics, I&I Professional Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

Cobb County School District is expected to hire over 800 new teachers for the 2019-2020 school year
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“Banking on Our Future” with Operation Hope
Laura Franco, March 28, 2019March 28, 2019, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Financial Literacy, Floyd, Operation Hope, Tapp, 0
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Awtrey Middle School FBLA has done it!
Sapph Espinoza, May 23, 2019June 5, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Awtrey, CTAE, CTSOs, FBLA, 0

Awtrey Middle School FBLA has done it!
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New Teacher Academy
Brenda Carter, October 12, 2018February 28, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

New Teacher Academy
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Daniell Middle School Recognizes Student Success
Kelly McNabb, May 8, 2019May 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Positive School Culture, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Swimming into Positive Behavior! Daniell Middle School continues to improve school-wide student behavior, build student-staff relationships, and highlight student...
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Norton Park Elementary School Awarded GaDOE DLI Grant
Germán Suárez, May 14, 2018February 19, 2019, World Languages, 0

Norton Park Elementary School Awarded GaDOE DLI Grant
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CCSD School Psychologists as Researchers/Interventionists
Dr. Laurel Kinard, May 21, 2019May 21, 2019, Psychological Services, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

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Cobb Math Teachers Presenting State & National Conferences!
Michelle Mikes, December 6, 2018March 14, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0

Our Cobb Math Teachers are sharing their expertise across the state and nation! Cobb Math Teachers presented for the...
$GCTM State Math Team Tournaments 2018$ +

GCTM State Math Team Tournaments 2018
Michelle Mikes, December 5, 2018April 23, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0

The GCTM State Mathematics Tournament is an invitation-only math tournament that takes place in Macon on the last Saturday...
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Cobb Student Leadership Conference
Trudy Delhey, January 25, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0

Good news for champions of youth voice!
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CCSD School Psychologists at The Center for Civil and Human Rights
Christy Jaffe, February 25, 2019February 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, Psychological Services, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

CCSD’s school psychologists had a powerful day of engaged learning at The Center for Civil and Human Rights.
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Community Connections Resource Fair
Antoinette Nichols, February 21, 2019March 15, 2019, Cobb Academics, Parent Mentors, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, sepm, 0

Special Education Parent Mentors hosted the 3rd annual fair featuring extracurricular opportunities for CCSD’s students with disabilities.
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“After 30 years it’s so hard to say goodbye”
Debra Scott, May 15, 2018March 8, 2019, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, 0

At age three Kathy’s mom knew she wanted to be an educator. As a child she enjoyed playing...
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College and Career Ready Students at Palmer Middle School
Melisa Marsh, February 19, 2019February 19, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Palmer Middle School counselors prepare students and parents for the future.
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NCHS SkillsUSA Chapter Brings Home Wins
Sapph Espinoza, June 3, 2019June 5, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, CTAE, CTSOs, North Cobb High School, SkillsUSA, 0

North Cobb High School’s SkillsUSA Chapter brings home big wins at the GA State Leadership Conference
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Trout In the Classroom Program
Elizabeth Price, April 16, 2019April 29, 2019, Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

South Cobb High School Outdoor Education Classes has been working with the Trout In the Classroom (TIC) program since...
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Special Education Parent Mentors Offer Yearlong Support
Antoinette Nichols, May 20, 2019May 21, 2019, Cobb Academics, Parent Mentors, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, sepm, 0

Families of students with disabilities benefit from programs, resources
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Interpreting in Special Education Conferences
Glynis Ramos-Mitchell, April 15, 2019April 25, 2019, International Welcome Center, Teaching & Learning, 0

IWC Language Facilitators recently participated in a training “Interpreting in Special Education Conferences” conducted by Dr. Holly Silvestri...
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Cobb Student Leadership Academy SUMMER INSTITUTE 2019
Ashley Melville, May 16, 2019May 17, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0

Cobb Student Leadership Academy Summer Institute for Middle School Students
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Harrison Art Students Create Design for the White House Egg Roll
Laura LaQuaglia, April 20, 2019April 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0

Harrison High School Art Students Create Design to Represent Georgia at the 2019 National Easter Egg Roll
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Celebrating Young Children
Courtney Green, April 10, 2019April 10, 2019, Early Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Cobb Early Learning, Early Learning, 0

Week of the Young Child Involves Everyone! The Week of the Young Child (April 8-12, 2019) is an annual...
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Meet the 2019 Cobb Library Media Specialist of the Year
Holly Frilot, February 19, 2019March 8, 2019, Cobb Academics, Digital & Multimedia Learning, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0

Beth Finnegan, library media specialist at Kennesaw Elementary, is the 2019 Cobb Library Media Specialist of the Year.
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Health and Physical Education’s Healthy Heart Challenge
Elizabeth Price, February 15, 2019February 15, 2019, Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

The Health and Physical Education Department participated in a Healthy Heart Challenge to support the efforts of the American...
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CCSD Students Nominated for 2019 Shuler Hensley Awards
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, April 24, 2019May 6, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0

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March Madness in Cobb
Elizabeth Cobia, April 10, 2019April 10, 2019, Academic & Learning Areas, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, ELA, 0

It’s not just basketball grabbing all of the attention! March is also National Literacy Month, and Cobb County students...
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Hightower Trail Middle School Earns GMEA’s Music Program of the Year
Christopher Ferrell, February 25, 2019February 27, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0

The Hightower Trail Middle School music programs were recently recognized as the Georgia Music Educators Association Program of the...
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Future Business Leaders of America at Harrison High
Jacquelina Brown, February 25, 2019March 1, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

Future Business Leaders of America! Since re-activating our Chapter in SY 2017-2018, HHS’s FBLA has been busy.
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Cosmic Bowling at Dowell Elementary
Elizabeth Price, March 15, 2019June 12, 2019, Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

The Health and Physical Education Department of Dowell Elementary hosted a spectacular family night of cosmic bowling. What a...
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Future Fest 2019
Jacquelina Brown, March 7, 2019June 20, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

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Lockheed Martin Supports Cobb STEM Education
Dr. Sally Creel, December 20, 2018January 14, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0

Thanks to $90,000 in innovation grants from Lockheed Martin, the Cobb County School District will further cement itself as...
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Preschool Impact Grant
Jeannie Watson, February 20, 2019May 6, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Special Education - PreK, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, snpk, 0

Preschool Impact Grant Atlanta Braves Foundation Impact Grant
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Assistive Tech for Complex Needs
Brenda Carter, January 30, 2018February 28, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Cobb County Schools’ Assistive Technology department works with individual students to meet their needs for accessing the curriculum.
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Building Leaders at Sope Creek
Melisa Marsh, February 19, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Members of Sope Creek’s Student Council work to build a positive learning climate.
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Log your summer reading minutes!
Holly Frilot, May 17, 2019May 24, 2019, Cobb Academics, Digital & Multimedia Learning, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0
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Schools and Communities Support World Read-Aloud Day in Cobb Schools
Marta Anderton, March 1, 2019June 20, 2019, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, 0

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$Cobb Intermediate Math Tournament 2019$ +

Cobb Intermediate Math Tournament 2019
Michelle Mikes, March 13, 2019April 23, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0

Cobb’s third annual Intermediate Math Team Tournament will be May 4, 2019! Students’ dedication to team work and creative...
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Girl Power! Cobb Students Help Set World Record in Coding
Tania Pachuta, May 24, 2019May 24, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0

Almost 350 young women from cities around the United States and one in Colombia joined together to set the world record...
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Lights, Camera, Ooka!
Courtney Green, May 10, 2019May 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Early Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

Early Learners Share Their Journey with Sounds Foundational reading skills build confidence for early readers. K-2 students at Pitner...
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2018 KiDtalk Competition
Dr. Sally Creel, January 14, 2019March 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0

1st Grade Student and KidTalk Winner wows Cobb teachers…
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Pebblebrook Falcons Soar!
Lisa Graham, February 26, 2019March 25, 2019, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Assessment Main, Assessment, Elementary School, Assessment, High School, Assessment, Middle School, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0

Pebblebrook Falcons Soar!
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Cobb Pros at GATE Conference
Brenda Carter, January 30, 2018March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Rachel Simmons, along with Amanda Stafford, CCSD AT Specialist, presented at the Georgia Assistive Technology in Education conference at...
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Who Keeps the CCSD Warehouse Moving?
Kelly McField Brown, March 18, 2019March 18, 2019, Cobb Academics, Digital & Multimedia Learning, Learning Resources, Teaching & Learning, 0

In case you did not know, there is a warehouse in Kennesaw, near the McCollum Airport, where the district...
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Smyrna Elementary 5th Grader is a Published Illustrator
Laura LaQuaglia, May 3, 2019May 6, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0

Smyrna Elementary School 5th grader Yoselin Hernandez became a published illustrator this month.
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Osborne High School Prioritizes Climate and Culture
Kelly McNabb, May 8, 2019May 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Positive School Culture, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Osborne SOARS to empower students and staff! Osborne High School finds new and creative ways to connect with students,...
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Updates to Resource Library!
Stacey Buckalew, April 12, 2019April 12, 2019, Cobb Academics, Digital & Multimedia Learning, Digital Transformation Team, Teaching & Learning, 0

CTLS Teach Resource Library has rolled out to all teachers in the Cobb County School District. Teachers throughout the...
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Vaughan Teacher Wins National Science Award
Tracy Matthews, May 23, 2019May 23, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) recently announced the winners of the 2019 NSTA Teacher Awards program, which honors K–12 teachers,...
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Magnet Programs
Sarah Kessel, March 1, 2019March 12, 2019, Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Magnet Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0

Tickets are now available for CCCEPA’s production of Disney’s NEWSIES!
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May Celebrations in Cobb ELA
Elizabeth Cobia, May 10, 2019May 24, 2019, Academic & Learning Areas, Cobb Academics, English Language Arts, ESOL, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, World Languages, 0

It’s May and time for celebrations! The 2019-20 school year has been chock-full in Cobb ELA, and we want...
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Fine and Performing Arts Accepts NEW Teacher Leader Candidates!!
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, April 16, 2019May 7, 2019, Academic & Learning Areas, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0

Welcome to the Teacher Leader Candidates for 2019-2020!!
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Library Media Specialists at Cobb Teacher Leader Academy
Holly Frilot, April 17, 2019April 29, 2019, Cobb Academics, Digital & Multimedia Learning, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0

Library Media Specialists design legacy projects.
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TEACHER LEADERS: THE BEST OF THE BEST!
Dawn Hudson, February 22, 2019June 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, I&I Professional Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

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Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Award Winners!
Michelle Mikes, December 5, 2018April 23, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0

Each year, the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics, gives awards to teachers, post-secondary instructors, and supervisors that model...
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GHP (Governor’s Honors Program) Summer 2019
Michelle Mikes, April 14, 2019April 16, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0

Rising juniors and seniors compete for participation in the Governor’s Honors Program by interviewing for a spot to attend a...
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GATORS GLIMPSE THE REAL WORLD
Kelly McNabb, June 6, 2019June 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Positive School Culture, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Making R.E.A.L. World Connections in the PBIS School Store Students are able to learn various job skills by applying,...
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Aviation/ Pilot Collaboration Lesson
Evelyn Klepper, January 23, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, 0

Aviation/Pilot Collaboration Lesson
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Dual Language Programs Take Root in Smyrna
Germán Suárez, January 31, 2019January 31, 2019, World Languages, 0

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Motivator of the Week Program at Hendricks Elementary
Melisa Marsh, February 19, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Teachers, parents and students at Hendricks recognize positive behavior.
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ELA Team Announces 2018-19 CCSD Writing Fair Winners!
Elizabeth Cobia, April 10, 2019April 10, 2019, Academic & Learning Areas, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, ELA, 0

The ELA department is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Writing Fair. A celebration will be held...
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Rock Star Writers Submit Entries for CCSD Writing Fair
Marta Anderton, February 28, 2019June 20, 2019, Academic & Learning Areas, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, 0

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Walton High School’s SkillsUSA Team has once again produced a State Champion
Sapph Espinoza, May 23, 2019June 5, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, CTAE, CTSOs, SkillsUSA, Walton High School, 0

Walton High School’s SkillsUSA Team has once again produced a State Champion
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Cobb School Counselors Shine
Melisa Marsh, March 21, 2019March 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Several CCSD school counselors receive local and national recognition for services delivered to students.
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Wheeler Fresh Collaborative Builds Community
Tania Pachuta, April 16, 2019April 29, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0

Something new, exciting, and fresh is happening at Wheeler High School!
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Special Education Students “Wow” Audience at Evening of Inspiration
Antoinette Nichols, April 24, 2019April 25, 2019, Cobb Academics, Parent Mentors, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, se, sepm, 0

Dancers, gymnasts, cheerleaders, and drummers “wowed” audience members at the 3rd Annual Evening of Inspiration, an event featuring students...
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Griffin Middle School Celebrates Community and Black History Month
Laura Franco, May 6, 2019May 6, 2019, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, 0

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Transition Talk: Medicaid Waivers
Kristin Pewitt, February 26, 2019March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

On February 12th, Transition Services presented their second Transition Talk of the year.
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Integrating SEL and Sports
Melisa Marsh, March 20, 2019May 3, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

School counselor, Jennifer Susko, integrates social-emotional learning and sports to teach valuable lessons and engage students.
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Students Benefit from Teachers’ Professional Learning
Tracy Matthews, January 4, 2018January 4, 2018, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0

Cobb students are benefiting from the new Cobb Teaching and Learning Standards and the professional learning in which...
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Cobb hosts the Metro Transition Consortium
Kristin Pewitt, March 29, 2019March 29, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

Cobb County School District hosts the Metro Transition Consortium three times a year.
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Cobb Math Teacher Leader Academies 2018-19
Michelle Mikes, June 21, 2018February 22, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0

We have top-notch math teachers extending their expertise in math leadership! Each year, a new cohort of mathematics...
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Russell Preschool Teachers Create Super Sensory Path
Kelly McNabb, February 25, 2019June 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, Positive School Culture, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

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Georgia Milestones Assessment System
Deborah Marker, April 15, 2019April 18, 2019, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Assessment Main, Assessment, Elementary School, Assessment, High School, Assessment, Middle School, Cobb Academics, 0

Georgia Milestones Assessment System It’s that time of year again; time for the students of the Cobb County...
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Cobb Celebrates Youth Art Month!
Laura LaQuaglia, March 29, 2019April 20, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0

Cobb Schools Recognize and Celebrate Youth Art Month!
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Dodgen Art Teacher Wins National Award
Laura LaQuaglia, March 20, 2019May 3, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0

Dodgen Art Teacher Named 2019 Outstanding National Junior Art Honor Society Sponsor
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Lovinggood Middle School’s Tomatoes are out of this World! (Literally)
Sapph Espinoza, May 6, 2019May 24, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Career, CTAE, FACS, Lovinggood, Middle School, Tomatosphere, 0

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Lovinggood Middle School FACS class is “Growing Minds”
Jacquelina Brown, February 25, 2019February 25, 2019, Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0

The FACS class vegetable and herb gardens at Lovinggood Middle School are under renovation with a lot of partners...
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Best Practices in Cobb
Lisa Graham, March 13, 2019March 14, 2019, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0

Personalized Learning takes on many shapes and forms throughout all of Cobb’s schools, but at the very center of...
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TAPP MS POINTS OUT THE POSITIVE
Kelly McNabb, April 12, 2019May 6, 2019, Cobb Academics, Positive School Culture, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

A Family, Community, and School Collaboration
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Garrett Middle School Counselor Recognized at GSCA Annual Conference
Melisa Marsh, February 15, 2019February 15, 2019, Cobb Academics, School Counseling, Student Assistance Programs, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

John Nwosu named Emerging Leader among Georgia School Counselors.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION DANCE
Brenda Carter, May 24, 2018March 10, 2019, Cobb Academics, Special Education, Teaching & Learning Support & Specialized Services, 0

In February of this year students enjoyed the Special Education Dance, sponsored by the special education Adapted PE staff.
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360 Degree Math Classrooms are Multiplying!
Michelle Mikes, December 4, 2018March 12, 2019, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0

An environment where the teacher can actively see student’s thought processes in one quick look! Cobb County has a...

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