Georgia Pre-K Week highlights the importance of early childhood education in building foundational skills. Children entering kindergarten with school readiness skills are more likely to experience academic success and better lifetime well-being than those who enter without Pre-K skills.
Dr. Hannah Oldham, the STEM Academy Coordinator at Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia, received special honors from the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA.) as she was named STEM Teacher of the Year for the East Georgia AFA Chapter and for the State of Georgia.
On this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: Chuck tells the story of the Dothan High School graduating class of 1972, the first integrated class in the history of Dothan, Alabama.
Fifty years ago, Dothan High students did their best to navigate a social environment defined by Segregationist Governor George Wallace and profound racial tension. Fifty years later, two friends and alumni, a black student and a white student, came up with a plan to try to treat these long festering wounds, in the form of what they called a Unity Reunion. The result shows the power of what good faith, accountability and honest dialogue can do to heal even our deepest traumas.
Next week, we’ll celebrate the 100th birthday of President Jimmy Carter with a star-studded musical celebration, explore his life and legacy through the eyes of his friend, Ambassador Andrew Young, and much more.
"The interstates changed America," Jeff Hullinger writes. "Rural and urban, reshaped for all times." And while it's been a while since U.S. Route 301 was relevant for cross-country travel, Jeff pays a visit there; finding what remains "a hub of traveler activity."
Let's go to Richland, Ga., home of the Richland Distilling Company, where single-estate rum is crafted from field to bottle. Learn how this small-town distillery, one of the few in the world to grow its own sugar cane and distill on-site, is setting new standards in American spirits. The distillery has gained international recognition, including admiration from former President Jimmy Carter for its commitment to local agriculture and sustainability. Discover how Richland Rum is revitalizing the community, preserving agricultural heritage, and putting Georgia on the global spirits map.
GPB Sports is looking for Georgia high school football players who are having a great season and career but may need a little help getting noticed by recruiters.
Check out our Make That Kid An Offer nominees for the Week of September 22, 2024.
In the first episode of Plainspoken: Jimmy Carter and the People of Plains, host Andrew Greer delves into the unique and deeply personal connection that former President Jimmy Carter has with his hometown of Plains, Ga. Through intimate stories from friends, neighbors, and community members you'll hear about the humble, hands-on ways President Carter continues to serve his community. From fixing broken furniture to visiting neighbors in need, Carter embodies the essence of a "common citizen."
In this episode of Narrative Edge, hosts Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya explore Flight of the Wild Swan by Melissa Pritchard, a novelization of Florence Nightingale’s life. They discuss Nightingale's pioneering role in nursing, her complex personal journey, and the challenges she faced during the Crimean War. The hosts delve into her groundbreaking use of statistics to improve healthcare and her intense dedication to her calling, while reflecting on the novel’s portrayal of her remarkable legacy.
Georgia Public Broadcasting will livestream a Reading Rally hosted by Malcolm Mitchell and the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement on Georgia Reads Day - September 30, 2024.
Technology should help rather than hinder student learning. How can we encourage positive technology use? Join us in conversation with Saundra Watts of Cobb County to learn more!
Arguably the only thing that may be more inspiring than the Jimmy Carter 100 benefit concert airing Oct. 1 on GPB-TV is that the former president will be watching.
That — as his grandson Jason Carter suggested at the beginning of the event — 100 years after James Earl Carter Jr. was born in Plains, Ga., he'll be watching from his family home in Plains the thousands in attendance who danced, cried and cheered during the tribute at the Fox Theatre.
