Susan Christensen
Director of Special Education
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Evelyn Klepper
Secretary
P: 770-426-3309
F: 678-594-8630
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Dr. Laurel Kinard
Director, Student Assistance Programs
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Jennifer Novak
Secretary
P: 678.581.6803
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TEACHER LEADERS: THE BEST OF THE BEST!
“The best professional learning I’ve ever had!” stated one of the 88 teachers inducted into the 3rd annual 2017-2018 Teacher...
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GHP (Governor’s Honors Program) for Summer 2018
Current sophomore and junior students competed for participation in the Governor’s Honors Program by interviewing for a position to...
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PROGRESSING IN STEM
After initiating my new position as the K-5 STEM lab teacher at Harmony-Leland Elementary School, I was on a...
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Cobb 6-12 Math Team Competition Series 2016-17
Schools dominated the 3 math competitions to complete the series! Students’ dedication to problem solving shone through…
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Cobb Pros at GATE Conference
Rachel Simmons, along with Amanda Stafford, CCSD AT Specialist, presented at the Georgia Assistive Technology in Education conference at...
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K-2 / World Languages
Great things are continuing to happen here in the Cobb County School District! Right now, we are in the...
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NATIONAL STEM CERTIFICATION
AdvancED congratulates Ford Elementary School on receiving AdvancED STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Certification.
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Teachers Conquer Cobb Tank
Teachers win more than $71,000 in grants to implement innovative practices in their schools.
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Bridges from School to Work
On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, a CCSD teacher and an Osborne High School graduate were honored by the Marriott...
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Spring Arts Fest: A CCSD and KSU Collab
Cobb student artists show their talents on the campus of Kennesaw State University!
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Birth to Five Early Learning Initiative
Cobb County schools and WellStar are partnering to promote not only the physical but the academic development of young...
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Mableton ES Aerospace Engineers
Two members of our Digital Transformation Team recently visited Mableton Elementary School. Situated in the southern end of Cobb...
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Title 1 Science Olympiad 2018- Grows by leaps and bounds!
The big day was finally here, the day that 18 teams of Science Olympiads had been practicing for since...
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Middle School Students Meet the Governor
Campbell Middle School’s Sources of Strength Peer Leaders were invited to the Capitol to meet the Governor.
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GCTM State Math Team Tournament 2016-17
The GCTM State Mathematics Tournament is an invitation-only math tournament that takes place in Macon on the last Saturday...
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Lost Mountain Students Raise $5,000
Like a marketplace bustling with holiday shoppers, the Lost Mountain Middle School cafeterias transformed into student-run businesses for the...
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JOHN ADAMS — ADVICE FOR NEW TEACHERS
John Adams, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources and Operations gave advice to the 2017 group of new teachers to...
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College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) named 9 Cobb County School District (CCSD) students winners of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships.
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2016 KSU MATH AWARDS
KSU holds an annual mathematics competition for high school students. Students solve mathematics problems and winners are determined by...
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Performing at 2017 Intl. Clinic
The Carlton J. Kell High School Wind Symphony has been selected as a featured performer at the 2017 Midwest...
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Fall Math Team Competition 2016-17!
Math students in 6th-12th grades come together to solve math problems for team scores and individual scores to tout...
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Early Literacy Resources
Resources for parents to support the development of early literacy skills for children preparing for kindergarten.
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What are 360 Degree Math Classrooms?
An environment where the teacher can actively see student’s thought processes in one quick look!
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Focusing on Students Unique Strengths
Belmont Hills Elementary School Special Education teacher Kelly Spires received a new iPad from Superior Plumbing and Marietta Daily...
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Intermediate Math Tournament 2016-17
Cobb’s first Intermediate Math Team Tournament! Students’ dedication to problem solving shone through…
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COBB SCIENCE OLYMPIANS
During the 2015-2016 school year, the Cobb Science Department, with the generous support of Cobb EMC and Gas South,...
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An Electrifying Experience at Floyd
Several weeks ago, a couple of members from the Digital Transformation Team (a subset of the Digital and Multimedia Learning...
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Students Benefit from Teachers’ Professional Learning
Cobb students are benefiting from the new Cobb Teaching and Learning Standards and the professional learning in which...
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Hillgrove 2nd at FBLA Regional!
Hillgrove High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) team placed second at region competitions which was held on...
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Black History Celebrations at ES
“A B C…It’s as easy as 1 2 3,” rang out in the cafeteria of Harmony-Leland Elementary School February...
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Assistive Tech for Complex Needs
Cobb County Schools’ Assistive Technology department works with individual students to meet their needs for accessing the curriculum.
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Teachers Love New Resources!
1500 Cobb ELA teachers participate in Professional Learning on New Content Resources!
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Relevant and Engaging Learning!
Ms. Wann’s READ 180 class at Mabry Middle School incorporated a rug crafting project into their learning.
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MathCon 2017
Ting Ting Yan student one of 576 chosen to compete in national math competition and the only student from...
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King Springs STEM Certification
Whether exploring ways to save the playground from erosion or educating their neighbors about the Zika virus, King Springs...
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Celebrating Careers in Cobb
Clarkdale Elementary School students celebrated a month long career-focused curriculum that culminated with a fabulous Career Day.
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POWER UP FOR 30
Cobb County School District was the first district in the state of Georgia to partner all elementary schools in...
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Partnerships Help Students Succeed!
Welcome to our newest Construction program partners; Home Depot, Holder Construction, CEFGA, Cobb Chamber of Commerce, and Romanoff Renovations!
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FITNESS & ACADEMICS
Cobb County Schools Fitness and Academic Achievement Study. Students who engage in physical activity on a regular bases and...
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Russell Elementary Space Team
Wearing orange full pressure “pumpkin suits,” the astronauts turned and waved one last time before boarding the space shuttle....
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Harrison High Re-Activates FBLA
Harrison High School re-activated their FBLA Chapter this school year. Officers were elected and members quickly immersed themselves in...
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Robotics Team Competes at State
East Cobb Robotics FIRST Tech Challenge Team 11096 advanced to the State level on February 24th after their...
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Cobb Math Teachers Presenting at 2017-18 State & National Conferences!
Our Cobb Math Teachers are sharing their expertise across the state and nation!
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COBB FIT FOR LIFE
The Cobb Coordinated School Physical Activity Program (CCSPAP) educates youth in the knowledge and application of skills learned and...
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Community Learning
What if you could design the ultimate learning environment? A place where you know you would do your best...
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“Eggstravaganza”
There were chickens, turtles and rabbits, oh my! One chicken roosted on the back of an Awtrey Middle School student as...
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Learning Commons
Exciting changes are happening in our CCSD library media centers as we transition to library learning commons!
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Big Shanty MakerSpace
Recently Jennifer Boykin with RealTour, a Partner in Education with Big Shanty Intermediate School, created the virtual 3D view of our...
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4-Time Brain Brawl Winners
The North Cobb – Harrison NJROTC Brain Brawl team defended their Three-Time National Championship status and won their fourth consecutive Navy Junior Reserve...
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GCTM Award Winners Over the Years
Each year, the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics, gives out awards to teachers, post-secondary instructors, and supervisors that...
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500 Teachers learn STEMapalooza
While students slept late, scampered to the pool and played at camp, their teachers spent three days of summer...
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Student Generosity
Palmer Middle School students our Counseling department collected over 1,000+ food items for our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.
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Walton Robotics Finalists
Walton Robotics competed with 400 teams from around the world including Israel, China, Turkey, Lebanon, and Australia.
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IDEAS
As 21st century learners, our students need a modern framework for research. Our IDEAS approach guides students through asking...
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First Lady Deal Visits STARBASE
Sandra Deal visited with Argyle Elementary fifth grade students participating in an aerospace engineering program, STARBASE, at Clay National...
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Governor’s Honors Program for Math
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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High Schools Host Spanish FAFSA Event
Local High Schools are supporting their Spanish Speaking community by hosting a Spanish FAFSA/Financial Aid event.
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Math Nights in Cobb are Engaging Families!
Have you or are you attending your school’s Math Night?? Math nights have been underway in Cobb County...
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2017-2018 Math Team 3-Series Competition Results!
Three Cobb Math Team Competitions were held at Walton HS, Kennesaw Mt. HS, and Harrison HS. And, the...
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New Early Literacy Grant
The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement awards a $10,000 Tiny Grant to fund the Cobb County Schools/WellStar Ready, Set..Read...
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Unity is Strength
Unity is strength….when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.
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Shallowford Falls STEM Certification
Shallowford Falls Elementary School becomes the latest elementary school to achieve Cobb STEM certification
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ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL
Over 8,500 teachers spread across the district in 17 schools experienced high-quality Professional Learning on July 26th before students...
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TouchCast-Enhanced STEM Class
How can student-created videos be presented in an innovative and transformative way?
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2017 GCTM Awards-Cobb Swept Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics in All 3 Levels again!
At the annual Georgia Math Conference in October, Cobb teachers swept the Excellence in Mathematics Teaching Awards by winning...
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Library of Congress Summer Institute
A Mount Bethel Elementary School media specialist has been selected to attend a summer institute with the Library of...
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Kind is the New Cool
School Counselors strengthen their skills and knowledge through staff development.
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TURNING TRASH INTO TREASURE
Middle School artists from schools throughout the county participated in this year’s Cooper MS Invitational, “Junk Yard Art Wars”.
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Cobb Thinks Positive
During the monthly Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) team meeting in August, the Campbell Middle team reviewed their...
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Hightower MS Partners with Chattahoochee Tech
Hightower Middle School hosted a Career Day for their students.
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COBB HIRES OVER 757 NEW TEACHERS!
Cobb County School District hires over 757 new teachers for 2017-2018 school year
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GREAT BIG HeArt ART!
Each February, the Cobb County School District celebrates the artistic talents of our students
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Choral Teachers Get Tanglewood Invite!
Two of our CCSD choral teachers have been invited to participate in a prestigious, landmark symposium.
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New HAVEN Partnerships
Partnership between HAVEN Academy, Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, and Goodwill Industries benefits students.
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New Pre-K at Hendricks ES
Cobb County Schools is excited to announce the launch of Pre-Kindergarten at Hendricks Elementary School.
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Kelly Brown Classified EOTY!
We are so excited to celebrate the awarding of Classified Employee of the Year to Digital Transformation Team member...
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More than Meets the Eye
The Digital and Multimedia Learning Department comprises four offices and teams, one of which, is the Office of Learning Resources,...
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2017-18 Math Team Competitions Underway!
October 30 begins the math competitions around Cobb County! There are 3 different level competitions happening this school...
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Portable Papermaking Studio
Since being selected as one of the winners from last year’s Cobb Tank, Patsy Rausch, the art teacher at...
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Associates Degrees & HS Diplomas
Four high school students who enrolled in the Cobb County School District’s Move on When Ready (MOWR) program, recently earned associates...
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Cobb Middle School Math Team Tournament 2018
Cobb’s first annual Middle School Math Team Tournament was underway April 21! Students’ dedication to team work and creative...
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2016 GCTM Award Winners
At the annual Georgia Math Conference in October, Cobb teachers swept the Excellence in Mathematics Teaching Awards by winning...
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Read Across Cobb 2017
Building a Culture of Readers: Students in the Cobb County School District joined millions of their peers across the...
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Walton Art Teacher Wins National Award
Walton High School Art Teacher, Kathleen Petka, has been named Wildlife Forever’s 2017 State-Fish Art Educator of the Year!
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Braves Feature Student Artwork
Cobb High School artists were invited by the Atlanta Braves to share their artwork at the new SunTrust Stadium....
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ES Drawings To HS Sculptures
McEachern High School’s top artists show off their talents in a show for the entire community to enjoy.
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Pebblebrook Teacher Tackles Tanglewood!!
Katie Woolf, Choral director at Pebblebrook High School, shares her talents with students at Tanglewood
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Early Kindergarten Program
Cobb County Schools launched an Early Kindergarten Program at Belmont Hills Elementary Schools!!
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AT Team Braves Snow!
Cobb County Assistive Technology Team proudly Co-hosts the Georgia Assistive Technology Expo (GATE) on December 9, 2017 at Georgia...
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GA Tech Distance Calculus
Applications are open May 15-June 15 for distance learning for the 2017-18 school year with Georgia Tech.
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ODYSSEY WORLD FINALS
The Odyssey of the Mind team at Ford Elementary School, the first STEM certified elementary school in Cobb County,...
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RICH AND WONDERFUL WRITING
Supporting student writers is essential to the Cobb County English Language Arts Department’s commitment to balanced literacy instruction.
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Launching Learning Commons!
As students, teachers, and all Cobb County School District employees returned to work, our Library Media Education Supervisor was...
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Pebblebrook: True Believers
Today, the incoming Freshman at Pebblebrook High School were surprised moments after checking in with their homeroom teachers.
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“Russell has a lot to offer the students”
Arroyo says “I want parents to know that Russell is a really great school with great student supports. The...
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2018 KSU MATH COMPETITION AWARDS
Kennesaw State University holds an annual written mathematics competition for high school students across the State of Georgia.
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Student Generosity
Organized by the School Counseling Department, Palmer Middle School students collected over 1,000+ food items for their annual Thanksgiving...
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2017: 32 MIL. Problems Solved with First in Math!
First in Math is a digital gaming program to build mathematical skills. 24 schools in the Cobb County School...
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Hillgrove’s FBLA Takes A Tour
Hillgrove’s FBLA chapter visited New York City during fall break. Students had the opportunity to take a tour of...
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USTA & COBB COUNTY SCHOOLS
A USTA partnership. The USTA has created an extensive package of resources for Cobb teachers to help start and...
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Cooper Middle STEM-Certified
About 40 Clarkdale Elementary School fifth graders walk across campus to Cooper Middle School three days a week to...
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Students Create Art Through Summer!
Airbrushing, Caricatures and more! Cobb student artists employed at Six Flags Over Georgia!
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Academic Signing Day
Kennesaw Mountain graduate, Elvis Kahoro, received a full-tuition plus scholarship to Pomona College.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION DANCE
In February of this year students enjoyed the Special Education Dance, sponsored by the special education Adapted PE...
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Music Educators for GRAMMY Award
Two Cobb County Music Educators, Gary Gribble, Director of Bands at Pope High School and Scott Brown, Assistant Director...
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Going the Distance
Distance Learning Packing up his materials at the end of his Biology class at Osborne High School, one student...
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DESIGNS THAT ROCK YOUR FEET!
During the spring of 2016, eleven McEachern High School Artists qualified for the Top 50 in the 2016 Vans...
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KMHS Literary State Champs
The Kennesaw Mountain High School Literary Team placed FIRST PLACE at the State Competition in Buford on Saturday, February...
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McEachern AP Art on Display
McEachern High School’s top artists show off their talents in a show for the entire community to enjoy.
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KMHS Student Named BEST ACTOR!
Highlights from the world of One-Act plays. Carson Colenbaugh wins State Award!
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HEM-ming Up Mathematics
The team of Title I High, Elementary and Middle, (HEM), local school coaches met on September 19th to focus specifically on making connections...
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NAVIGATING SPECIAL EDUCATION
Cobb’s Special Education Parent Mentors enhance communication between parents and educators to ensure greater success and better outcomes for...
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Engage & Motivate Learners
Title I academic coaches received high impact professional learning from The Buck Institute for Education and became certified Project...
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Movement Leads To Achievement
Do you want to know how purposeful movement helps students focus, de-stress, and be ready to learn?
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Board Recognizes School Counselors
Cobb County Board of Education recognizes school counselors for their outstanding commitment to students and schools.
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2016: First in Math 95 MILLION SOLUTIONS!
The Cobb County School District invested in First in Math for the 2015-16 school year for grades K-8. First...
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TEAM APPROACH IS A COMMITMENT
The Cobb County School District’s commitment to exceptional music education is evident in the participation and achievement of over...
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Alexander Hamilton Scholar @ SCHS!
For her outstanding academic accomplishments and community service, South Cobb High School rising senior Zainab Molumo was recently named a national Alexander Hamilton...
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PBL- Stamp of Approval
Students engaged and successful with Project–Based Learning at any grade level!
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Student Enrichment Academy
“It was awesome!” That’s how Kincaid Elementary School rising fifth grader Nicholas described the four days he spent in a classroom over summer...
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Students Win Emperor Sci. Awards
Two Cobb County School District students recently won PBS LearningMedia’s and Stand Up To Cancer’s Emperor Science Awards. Kennesaw Mountain High School...
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Cobb Math Teacher Leader Academies
We have top-notch math teachers extending their expertise in math leadership!
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COBB-MARIETTA MARCHING BAND EXHIBITION
Young musicians from across Cobb County will put their collective talents on display at the annual Cobb-Marietta Marching Band...
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Diversity Celebrated With Intl. Festival
It’s the event that South Cobb High School students look forward to all year. It’s a tradition dating back...
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Tritt & Simpson “Lead the Way”
Tritt Elementary School students examined seeds through a magnifying glass.
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Title 1 ES Olympiad: Past & Present
Title 1 Elementary Science Olympiad is a great opportunity for students interested in Science and teamwork!
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REMARKABLE READING GAINS
May 10, 2016 – Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) announced the 15 winners of the national 2016 180...
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CCSD Performers at GA Music Ed Conf!
Six CCSD bands and orchestra ensembles are honored to have been selected to perform for the 2018 Georgia...
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Lessons and Leaders via CTLS Teach
Over fifty teachers came together to create high-quality content to be included in CTLS, the new digital space for...
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Big Shanty STEM Experiments
Students stepped off the buses at Big Shanty Intermediate School November 11 ready to build roller coasters, whip up...
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Simpson Student Artwork on Public Health Report
Simpson Student’s Artwork Covers Public Health Report
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STEM Innovation Academy
Silly string, green screens, robots and more kicked off the 2017-2018 STEM Innovation Academy.
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Cobb Intermediate Math Tournament 2018
Cobb’s second annual Intermediate Math Team Tournament was underway April 21! Students’ dedication to team work and creative strategies...
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2016 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR
U.S. Secretary of Education John King today announced the selection of Jose Espinel of Roswell, Georgia, who attends Alan...
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Math Prodigies in the Making
Imagine practicing math by creating your own fantasy land where the more math problems you work, the more tools...
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“After 30 years it’s so hard to say goodbye”
At age three Kathy’s mom knew she wanted to be an educator. As a child she enjoyed playing...
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24 Distinguished Teachers in STEM
Teachers from across the Cobb County School District are being recognized through the Cobb STEM Distinguished Educator Awards Program.
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New Georgia STEAM Asset Map
The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education unveiled a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math
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