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The Division of Teaching & Learning seeks to supports and enhance the efforts of our schools, thus enabling students to perform at their highest levels of achievement.
$10,000 Awarded to benefit CCSD’s Youngest Learners
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Early Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Coming soon…Pre-K learning experiences that will stimulate the senses! With a $10,000 grant awarded by Cobb County School District’s...
Palmer Middle School Wins First Place at the Kennesaw Teen Center Black History Bowl Championship Series
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0Palmer Middle School Wins First Place at the Kennesaw Teen Center Black History Bowl Championship Series on February 6,...
HPE Teacher Authors Children’s Book
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0From aerobics to becoming an author! Health literacy is the degree to which individuals can find, understand, and use...
The 2021 PBL Space Innovation Academy Day 1
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0On Wednesday, February 24, ,2021 teachers from the district attended the first session of the 2021 PBL Space Innovation...
Teachers Win $82,000+ in Cobb Tank
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0Learning may look different this year, with students split between face-to-face and remote learning. However, Cobb teachers have not...
Transferring Math Fact Fluency from School to Home
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, 0Hendricks ES hosted a Virtual Math Night to support students with their math fact fluency. Families were provided with...
Walton High School Art Students Win National Contest
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0Walton High School art students win Wyland National Art Contest for the fourth time. Walton High School visual arts...
Remixing STEM Professional Learning
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0Dirt and dinosaur bones are not the first things that come to mind when thinking about STEAM… Did you...
Students Design Homework Machines at Lindley Sixth Grade Academy
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Wednesday Virtual Enrichment classes at Lindley Sixth Grade Academy provide an opportunity for students and teachers to use an...
The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round…to CCSD Intensive English Programs!
Kwesi Amuti, , International Welcome Center, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0The CCSD International Welcome Center works in tandem with CCSD Transportation to provide newcomer students with bus routes to attend...
Walton HS Wind Symphony- A Stunning Virtual Performance!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Walton HS band members create a virtual showcase for state conference. The Walton HS Wind Symphony under the direction...
Cobb Intervention Teacher Finds Creative Way to Motivate Students
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0How can teachers meet the challenge of motivating students? Motivating students to complete assignments on asynchronous learning days can...
Reading Culture Grows with Beanstack
Kwesi Amuti, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0“Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.” ~Mason Cooley Beanstack provides Cobb...
Cobb Students Participate in PSAT/NMSQT
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Assessment Main, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb County School District students prepare for college admissions exams. Cobb County School District students take the PSAT/NMSQT.
Rosetta Stone Champions: Celebrating ESOL Student Success
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0Middle and High School ESOL Students Participate in the Rosetta Stone Winter Challenge The ESOL/Title III Department recognized the...
CCSD Spelling Bee Abuzz with Excitement
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0CCSD Spelling Bee Abuzz with Excitement. On Tuesday, January 26, K-8 students participated in CCSD’s virtual spelling bee. Although...
Shared Synchronous Instruction and HPE!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0The Shared Synchronous Instructional (SSI) model is in action in physical education classes. HPE teachers are collaborating, creating and discovering...
Campbell Marketing Program Wins Community Grant
Kwesi Amuti, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Marketing Program Continues Campbell Mission to SERVE. As part of Campbell High School’s Spartans Engaged and Ready to Volunteer...
CCSD General Music Teacher Named GMEA Educator of the Year
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Dr. Craig Hurley is GMEA’s Educator of the Year for 2021. CCSD has another shining star to showcase! Dr....
ONE TEAM. ONE GOAL. – District PL Day – January 5, 2021
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, I&I Professional Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Engage. Educate. Empower. Over 8,000 Cobb educators engaged in nearly 600 sessions for district-wide professional learning.
Barber Middle School Student is 1st Runner Up in Purdue University’s Tech Fit Competition
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0The Science Department Salutes Barber Middle School Tech Fit Competition Students.
Art is Therapy
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0Fair Oaks Art Fair Oaks Art Teacher, Terry Koerner, hosts art making experience for school staff. With COVID preventing...
How do we get parents virtually involved in math and science? Due to the current circumstances this school year,...
2020-2021 Cobb Teacher Leader Academy for Mathematics
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0Mathematics teachers participate in virtual leadership professional learning. In the midst of teaching students with shared synchronous instruction, mathematics...
Paving the way for our future Cobb educators. Education is a professional field with the opportunity to effect generational...
Cobb General Music Teachers Love to Share General Music Knowledge
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Two Cobb County General Music Teachers Share Their Knowledge and Love of Music with a Neighboring District. Paige Dobbins...
CCSD Music Educators Engage in a Wonderful Day of Professional Learning
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Four Renowned Educators Share Strategies for Engagement. On January 5, 2021 directors from the CCSD Band and Orchestra programs...
Supporting Newcomer Students and Families – Virtually Anywhere!
Kwesi Amuti, , International Welcome Center, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0Virtual meetings have provided new opportunities for supporting newcomer families. Although the pandemic has not been an easy road...
Summer Literacy Backpacks bring Reading Joy to Winter Days
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0Engaging Students served in the ESOL Program in Reading The CCSD ESOL Office is actively working to foster the...
Wellness, Movement, and a Brain Booster Teacher on the Move!!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0When all students were learning virtually, Nancy Cobelli was looking for a way to stay in touch with her...
ACCESS Assessments Begin After Winter Break
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Assessment Main, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0Determining English language proficiency through ACCESS. WIDA ACCESS helps the district determine proficiency levels and effectiveness of ESOL programs.
Two Cobb Middle Schools Win the Stock Market Game for Our Congressional District
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0The Georgia Council for Economic Education Recognizes Cobb Students.
Spotlight on Professional Learning
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, I&I Professional Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Engage. Educate. Empower. It is rewarding to work with teachers who focus on their own learning.
Teachers Receive the Gift of Story
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0On December 9, 2020, teachers and leaders received the gift of story when awarding winner author and educator, Lester...
Addison Elementary School Garden Donates Over 500 Pounds of Harvest to Local Community During Pandemic
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0CCSD Science Teacher Julie Knobbe Creates Garden Partnership to Help Local Community. This week the CCSD Science Department would...
Unstoppable Virtual Parent Resource Room
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, 0During an uncertain time, South Cobb High School wanted to make sure their parents were still able to access...
Cobb Students Create Water Conservation Artworks
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0waterSmart™ Honors 12 Cobb County Middle School Students in waterSmart waterArt Calendar Contest Cobb County middle school students were...
Fly Girls RPV has launched
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0The sky is the limit for young women participating in Fly Girls RPV! The Cobb STEM and Innovation Department...
2020-21 Mathematics GHP goes virtual!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 02020-21 Mathematics GHP goes virtual! For the first time ever, Cobb GHP Mathematics students interviewed virtually on November 5...
Lost Mountain Teacher to Lead the Georgia Council for the Social Studies
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0Lost Mountain Teacher to Lead the Georgia Council for the Social Studies.
Kennesaw Mountain HS Civil Engineering Program: Creating Education Infrastructure and Opportunity in Liberia
Kwesi Amuti, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0What happens when the experiential process changes a child’s life path? Everyone WINS! Arguably, the most effective approach to...
Making the Leap: Students as Creators Not Just Consumers
Kwesi Amuti, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0Compton Elementary students create digital content for authentic audiences. Library media specialist Kris Cable wins a grant to help...
CCSD Virtual Artist-in-Residence Program-An Amazing Opportunity
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0National and international performers, composers, and conductors speak with directors and students. The CCSD Artist-in-Residence program created by Harrison...
From Paper to Digital, In-Person to Online: Supporting Language Needs Across CCSD
Kwesi Amuti, , International Welcome Center, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0Salomé Rodriguez and the CCSD Translation & Interpretation Team meet increasing needs for interpretation and translations services district-wide through...
Teaching, Leading, and Learning in 2020
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0Castellano and Robinson Share Expertise at GATESOL 2020. Creative and passionate CCSD teachers are using digital resources to engage...
CCCEPA students get an exciting look into the world of opera
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0CCCEPA students are getting several opportunities to touch base with stars in the opera world. During the 20-21 school...
Responsive Cobb Teachers Provide Innovative Learning Experiences
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0How do Responsive Teachers use Innovation to Engage their Students? Cobb Teachers are finding new ways to engage their...
Young Target Students Spread Messages of Hope
Kwesi Amuti, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0Students explore the relationship between encouragement and perseverance. Second grade Target students in Dr. King’s class at Kennesaw Elementary...
Less Time Testing, More Time Providing Instruction & Feedback
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Assessment Main, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0Students in Georgia will spend less time on summative testing beginning this school year. The GaDOE reduced testing time...
DreamBox Learning
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0An Engaging, Virtual Math Intervention for K-8 Students. K-8 students in Cobb County have been enjoying access to an...
Walton Graphics Student Receives National Recognition
Kwesi Amuti, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0“Old School” Graphics Leads Call to Action. Mia Passarella wanted to prompt her community to move. The outcome supported...
CCSD Celebrates Young Readers
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0On November 5, Cobb County School District celebrated Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, which is the nations’ largest read-aloud.
CCSD’s Elementary Physical Education Teacher of The Year
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt the excitement? Ms. Adams makes her students feel this...
CCSD Middle School Science Teacher Serves the Powder Springs Community
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0Mr. Shannon Brings Service and Volunteerism to Tapp Middle School Science Students.
2020 Georgia Math Awards won in Cobb Math Department!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (GCTM) presented two awards to members of the Cobb Mathematics Department. The two...
Literatura Bilingual Family Literacy Program
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, 0Helping Families Grow Their Literacy and Math Skills. Parental involvement is key in ensuring students’ academic success. In order...
McClure MS Library Learning Commons Gets Creative
Kwesi Amuti, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0When students can’t come to the Makerspace, the Makerspace goes to them! Students were missing their Makerspace time at...
South Cobb Cluster Annual State of the School Meeting
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, 0South Cobb Cluster Parent Facilitators went above and beyond to digitize the annual State of the School Meeting. The...
Wheeler Graduates Complete Sensory Room Mural
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0Recent grads design and create a mural for Wheeler High School’s Autism Sensory Room.
Location, Leadership, and Language Services – Changes at the International Welcome Center
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, International Welcome Center, Title I, 0The International Welcome Center has relocated to Rose Garden School in Smyrna under the leadership of new Program Manager...
Kennesaw Mountain High School Wind Symphony and Percussion Ensemble Selected to Perform at GMEA Conference in 2021 and 2022
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Groups selected to represent CCSD at Georgia Music Educators Association Inservice Conference. The Kennesaw Mountain High School Wind Symphony,...
Cobb Students Share Grand Prize in Card-Game Design Contest
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0Over the summer, two Cobb Schools students learned about and entered a card-game design contest hosted by Legends of...
Hayes Elementary Music Students Team Up With Guest Artist
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0International artist Daria worked with music students at Hayes Elementary. Christina Vehar, the music teacher at Hayes Elementary School,...
Cobb ESOL Teacher Leads in CCSD and Statewide
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0Dr. Jeff Terrell of City View Elementary has a Heart for Teaching. Veteran ESOL Lead Teacher Dr. Jeff Terrell...
Connecting Students with Cherokee History and Culture
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0Cherokee Traveling Trunks Provide Cobb Students with Hands-on Learning. A big thanks to the Marietta Colonial Dames and the...
Virtual Summer School is a Success
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Veteran High School Credit Recovery Team were Pioneers in the Synchronous and Asynchronous Virtual Model of Instruction in Summer School....
Osborne JROTC Raider Team Soars to New Heights
Kwesi Amuti, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Competing as One Brings Success. The Osborne JROTC Raider team has overcome unique obstacles to learn that hard work...
How are Cobb students developing the skills to become competitive in the global market? Cobb students recognize the importance...
PSAT/NMSQT Testing
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Assessment Main, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0New safety protocols now a part of PSAT/NMSQT Testing. Masks, social distancing and sterilization will all be in place...
2020-2021 Cobb Teachers of the Year!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0Representing great mathematics instruction!
Pete the Cat Lends a Helping Hand
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0A book character visits elementary schools to help give out books. Students were inspired to continue to learn in...
New Method, Same Mission
Kwesi Amuti, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0Target students #lovetothinkhere, no matter the format. While all Target students began the year as remote learners and communicated...
Let the Games Begin: Gamification for Teacher Leader Academy
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, I&I Professional Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 02020-2021 Change Agent Lab: Gamification of Learning The goal is to develop teacher leaders through gamification that fosters an...
Cobb ELA Hosts National Author and Reading Consultant: Dr. Jan Richardson
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Dr. Jan Richardson is a leading authority on guided reading and assessment. Dr. Richardson’s work has enabled students around...
Cobb Middle School Student is Finalist in Broadcom MASTERS
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0The Society for Science & the Public recently announced the 30 Broadcom MASTERS finalists for 2020.
McClure Middle School Has Always Been A Magical Place
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0McClure Middle School has always been a magical place, as cliché as it sounds, since it opened in 2006....
Welcoming ESOL Students During COVID-19
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0The ESOL/Title III/IWC team is providing remote support to students, families, and schools during the pandemic. Virtual support sessions,...
STEM & Innovation Dept. Recognizes Five Cobb Teachers
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) teachers from across the Cobb County School District have been recognized through the...
Collaboration keeps Cobb reading!
Kwesi Amuti, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb school library media specialists partner with Cobb public librarians to keep students reading. With a shared goal of...
Celebrate endings for they precede new beginnings. Three schools in Mableton celebrate new beginnings with name changes and new...
Devices, Donations, and Distribution… Oh My!
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0There are no limits to connecting with students during these new times. Despite the unimaginable start of a new...
Recent Wheeler Grad Wins National Contest
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0Ashton Cordisco, from Wheeler High School, wins “Stuck at Prom” Duck Brand Duct Tape Challenge.
Walton Chamber Orchestra Selected for National Recognition
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Mark of Excellence names Walton a Commended Winner! The Walton HS Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Perry Holbrook has...
Lassiter Chorus sings an innovative National Anthem
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Lassiter Chorus continues a long-standing tradition of singing the National Anthem at the Braves game! The chorus at Lassiter...
Engaging students through virtual language classrooms! World Language teachers engage students and provide instructional support during digital learning with...
Cobb Students Recognized for their Civic Engagement Work
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0Fifty three Cobb County School District seniors were recognized by the Georgia Department of Education for their civic engagement...
District DECA Chapter Shines at State
Kwesi Amuti, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Lassiter High School Advances Nine to International Competition. Building on an outstanding showing at the 2019 International DECA Championships,...
Cobb County School District Makes Virtual Summer Learning A Success
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Assessment Main, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0For the second year in a row, the Cobb County School District offered a Summer Lit Camp to students....
Changes In High-Stakes Testing
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Assessment Main, Assessment, High School, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0Governor Kemp signed SB 367 into law on August 5, 2020, eliminating four high school End of Course (EOC)...
Virtual Summer Enrichment Academy Thrills Students
Kwesi Amuti, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0Advanced Learning’s beloved summer camp goes virtual amidst the Covid pandemic. Qualifying rising 4th through 6th graders participated in...
Over 54 Cobb County schools participated in the virtual OPEN National Field Day on May 8th, 2020
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Field Day is an important tradition in many of our Cobb County Schools. Amid the “New Normal”, the Health...
Kickoff to the 2020–2021 New Teacher Academy
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, I&I Professional Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Engage. Educate. Empower. Teacher leadership development is going virtual in the Cobb County School District.
Cobb ELA Celebrates Student Writers
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb ELA announces the CCSD Writing Fair winners. Writing is brave work, and Cobb ELA is proud to celebrate...
CCSD Science Teachers Make Remote Learning PHENOMENAL
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0Science teachers all over the Cobb County School District welcomed students into digital classrooms and jumped right into remote science...
The 2020–2021 New Teacher Academy – A Real Virtual Experience!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, I&I Professional Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Engage. Educate. Empower. Teaching and Learning are going virtual in the Cobb County School District.
Cobb Art has HeART
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 08th Annual Inspired by the HeART Exhibit Showcases Student Success.
Hillgrove Students Create Art to Show Kindness
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0Kindness Cards Inspire Students.
Cooper Middle Art Teacher is Georgia Teacher of the Year!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0Jamie Richardson recognized as Georgia Middle Level Art Teacher of the Year.
Big Shanty Students Share Coloring Book with Scottish Rite
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0Students create artwork to brighten the days of other children.
Lindley Sixth Grade Academy’s 2020 Martin Luther King Humanitarian Awards. LSGA spent Valentine’s Day honoring their student and staff...
Early Intervention Teachers United for Professional Development
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb County School District K-5 early intervention program teachers gathered for a full day of professional learning to support...
CCSD Musicians Selected to Perform in GMEA All-State Band and Orchestra
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Over 200 young musicians form the Cobb County School District received state’s highest honor for individual performance.
Thanks you to our “Kids Heart Challenge” schools
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Thanks to all schools who participated in our “Kids Heart Challenge”.
The results of the KSU Math Competition 2020 are in!!
Michelle Mikes, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0Kennesaw State University holds an annual written mathematics competition for high school students across the State of Georgia. Over...
Eastvalley Elementary Chorus sings at Disney!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0How does an elementary school chorus make performing at Disney a reality for the students? Great kids and lots...
Learning Resources Community Review
Kwesi Amuti, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Learning Resources, Teaching & Learning, 0Digital and Print Material Available for Review.
Title I Elementary Science Olympiad Brings Together Students from Across the District
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb Students Show Off Their Science Skills at the Title I ESO.
Cobb Target Students Create Positive Change
Kwesi Amuti, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0Learning and growing through service to others. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. asserted, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question...
ESOL in Action: Bridging Content and Language in Science Class
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0Get up and act it out! Lindley Sixth Grade scholars have fun and build confidence as they act out...
Kindergarten Math Fluency Initiative
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Assessment Main, Assessment, High School, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0Using math assessment to build automaticity with math facts. The MFI Initiative uses assessment in Kindergarten to improve knowledge...
7th grade students analyzing and interpreting data? 7th grade students developing claims and finding evidence to support it? 7th...
Labelle Chimes in with Engaging ESOL Strategies
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0Teachers at Labelle get moving to engage all students! Learning instructional strategies for English Learners through professional development is...
Cobb Infants & Toddlers: Family & Parenting Tips
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Early Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Explore Quality Resources to Ensure Cobb Infants and Toddlers Thrive
McCleskey Science Teacher named State Middle School Science Teacher of the Year
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0The Georgia Science Teachers Association announced the winners of the Science Teachers of the Year.
Cobb/Paulding Regional Science Fair Breaks Record for Most Participants
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0The CCSD Science Department Welcomes Over 350 Students to the Cobb/Paulding Regional Science Fair.
2019-2020 Teacher Leaders Prepared to Graduate
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, I&I Professional Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Engage. Educate. Empower. Being a teacher leader is about teachers doing something and bringing people to it. This year’s...
2nd Competition of the 3-Series Mathematics Competition 19-20 Completed!
Michelle Mikes, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0The 2ndcompetition of the 3-Series Mathematics Competition was hosted by Wheeler HS on January 27, 2020. Students showed off...
Using the QFT to Guide Primary Source Learning
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb Educator Co-Authors a top ten blog post for the nation’s librarians in 2019.
Tiny Doors: A Mabry Community Art Project Inspiring ELs Through STEAM
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0Tiny Tiny Door project inspires ELs to reflect on their goals and dreams. Mabry ELs participate in a STEAM...
Heart Healthy and Physically Fit in the School Library
Kwesi Amuti, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb school libraries explore new ways of learning.
North Cobb High School Chorus students dazzled at L&L with their singing of the Star-Spangled Banner!!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0These talented NCHS students graciously shared their gift of song with district leadership.
CCSD Cellist to perform at Carnegie Hall for Second Time!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity…again!
The “Write Stuff” in Cobb ELA
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb ELA teachers, admin, and coaches take advantage of professional learning opportunities around balanced literacy writing instruction.
Two Dodgen Middle School Students Win Alliance Française of Atlanta Visual Arts Contest
Kwesi Amuti, , World Languages, 0Students build connections between World Languages and Visual Arts.
READ 180/System 44 students read over 2,300 books from August to December!
Kwesi Amuti, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Magnet Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0A teacher at Dowell Elementary has created a great way for students to see which class has read the...
Magnet Students Excel At Internships
Kwesi Amuti, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Magnet Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Real-world learning combined with authentic research lets students shine. Three high school magnet programs require a capstone research project...
Smitha Students Face Reality in Reality U!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, 0Communities in Schools put Smitha Middle School eighth graders through the paces in their “adulting” simulation, Reality U! Reality...
Griffin Middle School Highlights Hunger through Art
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0Empty Bowls Event Brings in Griffin Community.
Pebblebrook, Working Together towards a Common Goal
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0What do all schools in Cobb County School District have in common? Pebblebrook teachers roll-up their sleeves for cross-curricular...
Dodgen Orchestra invited to prestigious national festival
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Students to perform for ASTA National Conference. The Dodgen Orchestra will perform in Orlando, Florida for a national panel...
Lovinggood Middle School Eighth Grade Chorus selected to sing at GMEA Convention in Athens, GA
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Eighth Grade Chorus at LMS receives this great honor from GMEA selection committee.
Cobb Teachers Take Flight with NASA
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb Teachers Take Flight with NASA.
Free online tutoring available from the library!
Kwesi Amuti, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0Free online tutoring available from the library! Use your PASS account to access TutorATL from Cobb Public Library.
Shark Tank at Smitha Middle School
Kwesi Amuti, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Smitha Middle School Business Education students participate in Shark Tank. Business Education course standards in Shark Tank project.
Geography Skills are in High Demand in the 21st Century
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb Teacher take the Lead with GIS
Rich Language and Literacy Experiences Matter
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Early Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Encourage Young Readers and Writers Often.
Cobb ELA Celebrates Early Readers
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0The Cobb ELA Department celebrated early readers during Read for the Record.
Immigrant Stories Shared with Magnet Students
Kwesi Amuti, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Magnet Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Global migration is integral to international studies
S.O.A.R. like a South Cobb Eagle
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0South Cobb High School had a vision to serve students six days a week.
Where would you go if you could study in another country? Harrison High School welcomed exchanged students from France...
KM4RE: Cobb County Schools’ Only Amateur Radio Club
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0Five Time National Champions! Students at Russell Elementary are operating an amateur radio station that has made contacts on...
When racing against the clock, can students perform successfully and escape the classroom? While competing against the clock, Powers...
Parents of English Learners shadows students’ experience using school resources.
Fair Oaks has found the best ways to meet the needs of their diverse group of learners by providing...
Personalizing Learning with Discovery Education and Instructional Technology
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Innovative teachers in Cobb are creating meaningful student-centered learning experiences for their students by using various modes of instruction...
Cobb Visual Arts Students Make Their Mark!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0Cobb students participate in Fall chalk festivals.
Dr. Nickey Ice earns GCTM’s Gladys M. Thomason Distinguished Service Award for 2019!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0Representing great mathematics instruction!
Sprayberry Band of Gold Has a Season of Success!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Sprayberry Marching Band enjoys competitive success and fosters teamwork.
28th Annual Elementary Honor Chorus was a HUGE success!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Our Elementary Honor Chorus students came together to share their love of singing with a packed audience!!
Belmont Hills English Learners are Riding High on their Literacy Success!
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0Students in Kindergarten ESOL program are having fun while learning word families. English learners had lots of opportunities to...
The Power of the Read-Aloud, at Any Age
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0The Cobb ELA Department is committed to powerful read-alouds for K-12 students to support reading comprehension and fluency.
The Earlier, The Better!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Early Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0CCSD is Committed to Quality Early Learning Experiences. Quality early learning experiences are vital to a child’s success in...
Allatoona Culinary students take two first place prizes
Kwesi Amuti, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Kennesaw Business Association recognizes Allatoona Culinary Arts students.
The Number Of Schools Participating In The Math Fluency Initiative Increases For The 2019-2020 School Year.
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Assessment Main, Assessment, High School, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0eCTLS Assess is helping students and teachers with assessments.
Gifted Students Investigate Global Needs and Propose Solutions
Kwesi Amuti, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Magnet Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Students are passionate about the engineering design process.
How do traditional stories are told via art in different cultures? Mexican artist Alejandra Espinosa Andreu takes students through...
Dr. Sherry Parrish, author of Number Talks, worked with Title I Math coaches to build confidence in coaching on...
Phonics through the Lens of ELs at Austell Elementary
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0Kindergarten EL students showcase their phonics skills during ESOL instructional walks.
Cobb World Languages teachers highlight the quality of our staff by earning the GaDOE Teacher of Month designation.
Designing Professional Learning for 8,500 Teachers
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, I&I Professional Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Have you ever wondered what Cobb teachers do on those days designated as Professional Learning? Read below for more...
Work-Based Learning Students attend Cobb’s Rising Professional Summit
Kwesi Amuti, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Work-Based Learning Students attend Cobb’s Rising Professional Summit; receive valuable life lessons and professional advice from local professionals.
Extending Learning in Math and ELA
Kwesi Amuti, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Magnet Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Amazing how third graders can solve puzzles that adults cannot.
Congratulations to the Eastvalley Recorder Ninjas!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Eastvalley Recorder Ninjas have been selected to be included in a new publication on Student Voice.
From the Earth, to the Moon, Mars, and Beyond
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0The Science Department Welcomes Cobb Teachers to the Problem-Based Learning Space Innovation Academy
Cobb Art Teachers Participate in Annual Teacher Art Exhibit
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0Cobb Art Teachers exhibited their artwork in The Art Station’s annual show, “The Art of the Art Teacher”.
Thriving Former IEL Student Returns to Osborne
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0IEL student visits former high school to offer inspiration to English Learners. Santos Perez, a 2ndyear student at Georgia...
Summer Lit Camp 2019
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Bringing summer camp to the classroom
South Cobb Eagles Soar with Learning Targets
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, 0Students and teachers seeing benefits in understanding, achievement, and motivation.
EL Russell Families Soar to the Summit
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0What do EL Russell students and parents have in common? All have a strong desire to climb mountains to...
Hollydale Elementary Schools Celebrates Books to Kids
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0On Thursday, October 3, Hollydale Elementary School students were flooded with books from CBS46’s “Books to Kids” initiative.
Early Literacy Framework
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0For the last three years the program ELF has been used in several elementary schools.
Happy Georgia Pre-K Week CCSD Students!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Early Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Happy Georgia Pre-K Week CCSD Students!
How Mableton Elementary School Transitioned From STEM to STEAM
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0How did Mableton Elementary transition from STEM to STEAM?
Cobb Musicians March Into Annual Band Exhibition
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Young musicians from across Cobb County will put their collective talents on display at the annual Cobb-Marietta Marching Band...
Growing Science Teacher Leaders to Impact Change
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) recently announced the winners of the 2019 NSTA Teacher Awards program, which honors K–12 teachers,...
Fall Teacher Leader Academy
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, I&I Professional Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Dr. Russel Quaglia and Dr. Lisa Lande led the Teacher Leader Academy fall professional learning for over 180...
New Simpson Middle Makerspace Engages Learners
Kwesi Amuti, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0Creative thinking and student ownership are the hallmarks of the new Simpson Middle makerspace.
Magnet Students Continue Training at Elite Summer Programs
Kwesi Amuti, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Magnet Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0More than 50 Summer Intensives choose Cobb’s Performing Arts Magnet Students.
High School Summer School
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0The Personalized Learning Department held High School Summer School at Cobb Horizon High School. Over 200 students were in...
District Personnel are trained on CTLS Assess Enhanced
Kwesi Amuti, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Assessment Main, Assessment, Elementary School, Assessment, High School, Assessment, Middle School, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0District personnel from the Academic Division get a first hand look at eCTLS.
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Awards
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0Julie Pinto is one of three finalists for the 2019 PAEMST National Award!
Garrett MS chosen for JumpStart Theatre Program
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0JumpStart partners with the Alliance Theatre and Garrett MS to create a new theatre program for middle schoolers. Garrett...
Enriching Language and Culture, One Student at a Time through the Public Library System
Kwesi Amuti, , ESOL, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Title III, 0Multifaceted centers are the new libraries. Gone are the days of just using the public library to check out...
Moving Teachers Forward, Moving Writers Forward
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0The CCSD ELA Department launched their Fall Balanced Literacy Writing Series on August 22.
Cobb County High Schoolers Go to Work
Kwesi Amuti, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb County High Schoolers Go to Work – While Going Back to School
Cobb Intermediate Math Tournament Scheduled for May 2, 2020!!!
Michelle Mikes, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb’s fourth annual Intermediate Math Team Tournament will be May 2, 2020! Students’ dedication to team work and creative...
We want you for Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) in Mathematics for 2020!!
Michelle Mikes, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0Rising juniors and rising seniors compete for participation in the Governor’s Honors Program by interviewing for a spot to...
Cobb STEAM Certified
Dr. Sally Creel, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0Simpson follows in the footsteps of Wheeler high school and Mableton elementary by becoming the newest STEAM certified school...
Cobb Middle School Math Tournament Scheduled for May 2, 2020!!
Michelle Mikes, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb’s third annual Middle School Math Team Tournament will be May 2, 2020! Students’ dedication to team work and...
GCTM State Math Team Tournaments 2020-Get Ready!
Michelle Mikes, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0The GCTM State Mathematics Tournament is an invitation-only math tournament that takes place in Macon on the last Saturday...
NCHS SkillsUSA Chapter Brings Home Wins
Sapph Espinoza, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, CTAE, CTSOs, North Cobb High School, SkillsUSA, 0North Cobb High School’s SkillsUSA Chapter brings home big wins at the GA State Leadership Conference
Kennesaw Mountain Sports Marketing Students Raise Money to Support Two Teachers fighting Cancer
Sapph Espinoza, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, CTAE, Kennesaw Mountain, Sports Marketing, 0Kennesaw Mountain Sports Marketing Students Raise Money to Support Two Teachers fighting Cancer
Girl Power! Cobb Students Help Set World Record in Coding
Tania Pachuta, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0Almost 350 young women from cities around the United States and one in Colombia joined together to set the world record...
New Interactive Playground unveiled at Brumby Elementary
Elizabeth Price, , Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Brumby Elementary unveiled their new LU DUO Interactive Playground.
COBB EXPECTED TO HIRE OVER 800 NEW TEACHERS!
Dawn Hudson, , Cobb Academics, I&I Professional Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb County School District is expected to hire over 800 new teachers for the 2019-2020 school year
Awtrey Middle School FBLA has done it!
Sapph Espinoza, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Awtrey, CTAE, CTSOs, FBLA, 0Awtrey Middle School FBLA has done it!
Vaughan Teacher Wins National Science Award
Tracy Matthews, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) recently announced the winners of the 2019 NSTA Teacher Awards program, which honors K–12 teachers,...
Walton High School’s SkillsUSA Team has once again produced a State Champion
Sapph Espinoza, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, CTAE, CTSOs, SkillsUSA, Walton High School, 0Walton High School’s SkillsUSA Team has once again produced a State Champion
March celebrates Music in our Schools
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0With March being Music In Our Schools month, a month dedicated to supporting school music, this is a great...
Early Intervention Teachers: Life-long Learners
Brian Nelson, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0District Professional Learning always brings out the best of the best!
Two QuestBridge Scholars from the Campbell IB Magnet Program
Andrew Kutscher, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Magnet Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Campbell Magnet Students Earn Prestigious Scholarship
Jessica Espinoza, CCSD’s newest Fine Arts PLS!
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, , Academic & Learning Areas, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0The Fine Arts Department is pleased to welcome Jessica Espinoza as our new Fine Arts Professional Learning Specialist.
Cobb Student Leadership Academy SUMMER INSTITUTE 2019
Ashley Melville, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb Student Leadership Academy Summer Institute for Middle School Students
Tritt River Kids Earn School of Georgia State Award
Angela Wilson, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0Third grade Target students and their teachers were honored for their service and involvement in Georgia’s Rivers Alive program.
Super Star Rockin’ IWC Interpreter Felix Rentas proudly representing!
Glynis Ramos-Mitchell, , Cobb Academics, International Welcome Center, Title I, 0International Welcome Center (IWC) Interpreters act as a vital conduit to provide precise and effective communication among conference participants....
May Celebrations in Cobb ELA
Elizabeth Cobia, , Academic & Learning Areas, Cobb Academics, English Language Arts, ESOL, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, World Languages, 0It’s May and time for celebrations! The 2019-20 school year has been chock-full in Cobb ELA, and we want...
Lights, Camera, Ooka!
Courtney Green, , Cobb Academics, Early Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Early Learners Share Their Journey with Sounds Foundational reading skills build confidence for early readers. K-2 students at Pitner...
French Student Exchange at McEachern High School
Smyrna Elementary 5th Grader is a Published Illustrator
Laura LaQuaglia, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0Smyrna Elementary School 5th grader Yoselin Hernandez became a published illustrator this month.
Sope Creek Excels at Atlanta Econ Games
Ashley Melville, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0Sope Creek Excels at Atlanta Econ Games
Cobb Science Students Shine at GSEF
Tracy Matthews, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0The 71st Georgia Science & Engineering Fair, also known as GSEF, was held in Athens, Georgia on March 28-30th.
165 New Teacher Leaders Graduated
Dawn Hudson, , Cobb Academics, I&I Professional Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Jennifer Lawson addressed the audience of over 400 teacher leaders, principals and guests at the 2019 Teacher Leader Academy...
Harrison Art Students Create Design for the White House Egg Roll
Laura LaQuaglia, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0Harrison High School Art Students Create Design to Represent Georgia at the 2019 National Easter Egg Roll
Sprayberry DECA Chapter Wins 1st Place
Jacquelina Brown, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0DECA at Sprayberry High Sprayberry’s DECA chapter places 1st in the School Based Enterprise competition.
Library Media Specialists at Cobb Teacher Leader Academy
Holly Frilot, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0Library Media Specialists design legacy projects.
Fine and Performing Arts Accepts NEW Teacher Leader Candidates!!
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, , Academic & Learning Areas, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Welcome to the Teacher Leader Candidates for 2019-2020!!
Wheeler Fresh Collaborative Builds Community
Tania Pachuta, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0Something new, exciting, and fresh is happening at Wheeler High School!
Trout In the Classroom Program
Elizabeth Price, , Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0South Cobb High School Outdoor Education Classes has been working with the Trout In the Classroom (TIC) program since...
Interpreting in Special Education Conferences
Glynis Ramos-Mitchell, , International Welcome Center, Teaching & Learning, 0IWC Language Facilitators recently participated in a training “Interpreting in Special Education Conferences” conducted by Dr. Holly Silvestri...
Georgia Milestones Assessment System
Deborah Marker, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Assessment Main, Assessment, Elementary School, Assessment, High School, Assessment, Middle School, Cobb Academics, 0Georgia Milestones Assessment System It’s that time of year again; time for the students of the Cobb County...
Updates to Resource Library!
Stacey Buckalew, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Digital Transformation, Teaching & Learning, 0CTLS Teach Resource Library has rolled out to all teachers in the Cobb County School District. Teachers throughout the...
South Cobb Magnet Students Earn Their White Coats
Andrew Kutscher, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Magnet Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0South Cobb Magnet Students Celebrate Success
ELA Team Announces 2018-19 CCSD Writing Fair Winners!
Elizabeth Cobia, , Academic & Learning Areas, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, ELA, 0The ELA department is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Writing Fair. A celebration will be held...
March Madness in Cobb
Elizabeth Cobia, , Academic & Learning Areas, English Language Arts, Instruction & Innovative Practice, ELA, 0It’s not just basketball grabbing all of the attention! March is also National Literacy Month, and Cobb County students...
Celebrating Young Children
Courtney Green, , Early Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Cobb Early Learning, Early Learning, 0Week of the Young Child Involves Everyone! The Week of the Young Child (April 8-12, 2019) is an annual...
Lassiter Students Win the Bundesliga Total Contest and travel to Germany
Cobb Celebrates Youth Art Month!
Laura LaQuaglia, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0Cobb Schools Recognize and Celebrate Youth Art Month!
Cobb Project Soapbox Student Voice Showcase
Trudy Delhey, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb’s First Annual Project Soapbox Student Voice Showcase held at Campbell High School.
Dodgen Art Teacher Wins National Award
Laura LaQuaglia, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0Dodgen Art Teacher Named 2019 Outstanding National Junior Art Honor Society Sponsor
Cobb County Firefighters Step in as Teachers for East Cobb Middle School Students
Tania Pachuta, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0Many young kids grow up playing firefighters. They are mesmerized by the men and women in the red firetrucks who rush...
Who Keeps the CCSD Warehouse Moving?
Kelly McField Brown, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Learning Resources, Teaching & Learning, 0In case you did not know, there is a warehouse in Kennesaw, near the McCollum Airport, where the district...
NASA, SETI, and CCSD Partnership
Tracy Matthews, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0NASA and the SETI Institute recently announced that the Cobb County School District is one of only 14 school...
Cosmic Bowling at Dowell Elementary
Elizabeth Price, , Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0The Health and Physical Education Department of Dowell Elementary hosted a spectacular family night of cosmic bowling. What a...
McClure MS Earns Library Learning Commons Certification
Holly Frilot, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0The number of Library Learning Commons Certified schools continues to grow!
Murdock READ 180/System 44 Parent Night
Brian Nelson, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Murdock Elementary held its first READ 180/System 44 Parent Night on February 12th
Best Practices in Cobb
Lisa Graham, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Personalized Learning takes on many shapes and forms throughout all of Cobb’s schools, but at the very center of...
KMHS Magnet Team Headed to GA Tech
Andrew Kutscher, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Magnet Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Kennesaw Mountain High School Magnet Students are headed to Georgia Tech
Teams Advance to Odyssey of the Mind State Final
Angela Wilson, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0Elementary, middle, and high school teams representing Cobb schools placed in the top three at the regional tournament and...
Summer Enrichment Academy
Sarah Kessel, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 2Cobb’s Summer Enrichment Academy is coming this June!
Assessments Can Be Amazing!
Deborah Marker, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Assessment Main, Assessment, Elementary School, Assessment, High School, Assessment, Middle School, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0Assessments Can Be Amazing! Implementing Progress Monitoring with the Early Literacy Framework CCSD District Personnel joins 18 school administrators...
Have you ever found yourself trying to explain something to someone, but it just is not clicking?
12 Cobb County Elementary Students Honored in Artist Challenge
Laura LaQuaglia, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, Visual Arts, 0The Cobb County Water System and the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (CCMWA) congratulate the 12 Cobb County elementary school...
Magnet Programs
Sarah Kessel, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Magnet Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Tickets are now available for CCCEPA’s production of Disney’s NEWSIES!
East Cobb Middle School’s “Out of This World” Field Trip
Laura Franco, , Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Bryant, Math Night, 0Sixth graders at East Cobb Middle School kicked off their new year in a way that was out of...
Bryant Elementary Celebrates Math Week
Laura Franco, , Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, Title I, Bryant, Math Night, 0We love math so much, we’re having a math week!
Rock On! STEM Sound Unit
Tracy Matthews, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0Someone once said, “If you can engage students, you can teach anything.”
Hightower Trail Middle School 8th Grade Orchestra performs at GMEA In service Conference
Christopher Ferrell, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0The Hightower Trail Middle School 8thGrade Orchestra, under the direction of Michael Tompkins and Paul O’Keefe, performed as a...
Pope HS Orchestra a Featured Performer at GMEA Conference
Christopher Ferrell, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0The Pope High School Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Corie Benton, was selected as a featured performance ensemble...
Hightower Trail Middle School Earns GMEA’s Music Program of the Year
Christopher Ferrell, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0The Hightower Trail Middle School music programs were recently recognized as the Georgia Music Educators Association Program of the...
Lovinggood Middle School FACS class is “Growing Minds”
Jacquelina Brown, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0The FACS class vegetable and herb gardens at Lovinggood Middle School are under renovation with a lot of partners...
Lovinggood FCCLA Wins
Jacquelina Brown, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0GA Organics State-Wide Competition- “Make Room for Legumes” Georgia Organics coordinates a statewide campaign to teach students about the...
Griffin MS Wins Congressional District 13 Stock Market Game
Jacquelina Brown, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Griffin MS Learns the Stock Market! Mrs. Yost’s Introduction to Business and Technology participated this year in The Stock...
Navy JROTC Wins Big!
Jacquelina Brown, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Congratulations North Cobb high JROTC!
Amputee dog gets a Prosthetic Device
Jacquelina Brown, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Lassiter Engineerng Research and Development
Lockheed Martin’s Code Quest
Jacquelina Brown, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Hillgrove student’s participated in Lockheed Martin’s Code Quest. Computer Science students got to work on problems provided by...
Future Business Leaders of America at Harrison High
Jacquelina Brown, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Future Business Leaders of America! Since re-activating our Chapter in SY 2017-2018, HHS’s FBLA has been busy.
National Technical Honor Society at Harrison High
Jacquelina Brown, , Career, Technical & Agricultural Education, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0National Technical Honor Society – Harrison High School!
ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL – District PL Day Jan. 4
Dawn Hudson, , Cobb Academics, I&I Professional Learning, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0Over 8,500 teachers spread across the district in 19 schools experienced high-quality Professional Learning on January 4th before students...
Pitner Elementary School to Partner with South Korean School
Elementary Choral Festival…A Huge Success!!
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, , Academic & Learning Areas, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Elementary Choral Festival was held on February 14 and 15, 2019 at Piedmont Church.
Interactive Math at Big Shanty Elementary
Brian Nelson, , Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Personalized Learning Programs, Teaching & Learning, 0Accelerated Intervention Rocks!
Meet the 2019 Cobb Library Media Specialist of the Year
Holly Frilot, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0Beth Finnegan, library media specialist at Kennesaw Elementary, is the 2019 Cobb Library Media Specialist of the Year.
Tritt Elementary School Earns Certification
Holly Frilot, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Library Media Education, Teaching & Learning, 0Congratulations to Tritt Elementary School for earning Library Learning Commons Certification!
Health and Physical Education’s Healthy Heart Challenge
Elizabeth Price, , Cobb Academics, Health & Physical Education, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Teaching & Learning, 0The Health and Physical Education Department participated in a Healthy Heart Challenge to support the efforts of the American...
Meet Ann Saour, Classroom Innovator
Kelly McField Brown, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Learning Resources, Teaching & Learning, 0The Learning Resources Department would like to introduce you to classroom innovator, Ann Saour.
Wheeler High School Ranked #2 STEM Program in Nation
Tania Pachuta, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0Study.com recently released a list of the top 30 high school science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs in the United...
Launching the CTLS Resource Library
Nadia Williams, , Applied Learning & Design, Cobb Academics, Digital Transformation, Teaching & Learning, 0When CTLS began its expansion four years ago to include more content resources through CTLS Teach, the vision was...
Gifted Students Create Rubik’s Cube Masterpiece
Angela Wilson, , Advanced Learning Programs, Assessment & Personalized Learning, Cobb Academics, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb Gifted Students Featured on 11 Alive News!