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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
2020-2021 Cobb Teachers of the Year!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0Representing great mathematics instruction!
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....
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...
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,...
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.
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...
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where would you go if you could study in another country? Harrison High School welcomed exchanged students from France...
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!!
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.
How do traditional stories are told via art in different cultures? Mexican artist Alejandra Espinosa Andreu takes students through...
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.
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”.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Cobb Student Leadership Conference
Trudy Delhey, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Social Studies, Teaching & Learning, 0Good news for champions of youth voice!
2018 KiDtalk Competition
Dr. Sally Creel, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 01st Grade Student and KidTalk Winner wows Cobb teachers…
Cobb Teachers Pitch Innovative Ideas, Win $74,000 in Cobb Tank Grants
Dr. Sally Creel, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0Teachers pitch their ideas on how to advance student learning at schools across the Cobb County School District.
Lockheed Martin Supports Cobb STEM Education
Dr. Sally Creel, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0Thanks to $90,000 in innovation grants from Lockheed Martin, the Cobb County School District will further cement itself as...
Cobb Math Teachers Presenting State & National Conferences!
Michelle Mikes, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0Our Cobb Math Teachers are sharing their expertise across the state and nation! Cobb Math Teachers presented for the...
Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Award Winners!
Michelle Mikes, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0Each year, the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics, gives awards to teachers, post-secondary instructors, and supervisors that model...
360 Degree Math Classrooms are Multiplying!
Michelle Mikes, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0An environment where the teacher can actively see student’s thought processes in one quick look! Cobb County has a...
Teachers of the Year 2018-19!
Michelle Mikes, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0Selected from among their peers, Cobb Schools’ Teachers of the Year are among the best and most celebrated...
Cobb County Schools Recognizes 16 Teachers for Their Commitment to STEM Education
Tania Pachuta, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, STEM & Innovation, Teaching & Learning, 0The Cobb County School District recently presented 16 teachers with the Cobb STEM Distinguished Educator Award.
East Cobb Middle Gets New Building
Christian Cali, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0East Cobb Middle School began the 2018-2019 school year in a brand new building. Science teachers and students love...
Cobb Math Teacher Leader Academies 2019-20
Michelle Mikes, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0We have top-notch math teachers extending their expertise in math leadership! Each year, a new cohort of mathematics...
Norton Park Elementary School Awarded GaDOE DLI Grant
Math Nights in Cobb are Engaging Families!
Michelle Mikes, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Mathematics, Teaching & Learning, 0Have you or are you attending your school’s Math Night?? Math nights have been underway in Cobb County...
Students Benefit from Teachers’ Professional Learning
Tracy Matthews, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Science, Teaching & Learning, 0Cobb students are benefiting from the new Cobb Teaching and Learning Standards and the professional learning in which...
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