The Georgia Department of Education released the SAT scores for high school seniors across the state.  Scores for minorities are up in the state, but overall, scores across the nation are down.

The West Broad Street YMCA is expanding their child care services to included infants and toddlers because of an increaseing need in the community.  News 3’s Randi Hempel talks to the director about why there’s an increased need and how they need help from the community.

Competition is heating up… literally, as Savannah Technical College culinary students get ready to square off in a head-to-head competition to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) in Savannah.

The Georgia Department of Education says participation by high schoolers in our state in the ACT jumped 9% in one year and the scores remain steady.

Parents, Savannah-Chatham County school officials want to hear your voices when it comes to the school calendar.  When do you think students should start/end school for the 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 school years?

Savannah High School will no longer be the school we all know.  It will become two separate schools with no record of AYP.  News 3’s Randi Hempel talks to one of the school’s principals about the change.

A college student organizes a blood drive as a way to be eligible to win a college scholarship, but it becomes more about giving back to the community.

Savannah High School is no longer the school the city has known.  The school will turn into two new schools, housed in the same building and have a clean slate when it comes to Adequate Yearly Progress under No Child Left Behind.  Tonight, News 3 education reporter, Randi Hempel, talks to district officials about the change.

(Savannah, GA) – Last month, Governor Sonny Perdue announced that state funding to school districts would be reduced by the equivalent of three days of salary for certified staff plus an additional reduction of 3%.  That amount added up to more than $5 million for SCCPSS. 

Add Savannah Technical College to the list of agencies taking mandatory furloughs to cope with the state’s growing budget shortfall.  This fall, the institution will close for business and furlough employees three days- September 4, November 25 and December 23.

The Savannah-Chatham County school board is meeting now.  Hot topics being discussed include furlough days (days off without pay) and a new 4-tier bell system that would cut transportation costs.  The furlough days have been decided and bell times are now being discussed.

Several weeks ago, Governor Sonny Purdue asked all school districts to take three furlough days, (unpaid days off) in an effort to save money during these tough economic times.  SCCPSS days have been determined

Dr. Thomas Lockamy’s contract was extended for another year, giving him 3 more years with the district.  He won’t be taking a raise.

Back in the winter, the school board voted on which schools in the district would be neighborhood schools, specialty schools and which would be converted to be K-8, K-3 / 4-8.  Board members get the quarterly update on the “Passport to Excellence” plan.

Governor Purdue asked school districts across the state to implement 3 furlough days for teachers by the end of the year in an effort to save money.  Several districts in the Atlanta area found ways around unpaid days off for teachers, but Coastal Empire districts have not.  You can see the modified schedule for Bryan County Schools in this article.

The Savannah-Chatham County School district is looking at creative ways to save some money during these tough economic times.  One way is a tiered bell system for the district’s schools.  What does this mean for your child’s and your family’s schedule?

Thousands of students across the Coastal Empire and Low Country head back to school this week.  News 3 Education Reporter, Randi Hempel, takes us to a brand new school that will see students in just a few days.

AYP results were released from the State Department of Education a few weeks ago.  News 3’s Randi Hempel spoke with one Effingham County principal about how they plan to overcome not making AYP this year.

145 children enrolled in the Horizons program this summer had their eyes to the skies today as the US Coast Guard came in for a landing and a lesson in water safety and rescues.

Governor Sonny Perdue called for all school districts to have teachers take 3 furlough, or unpaid days off.  Effingham County principal responds to furloughs for school district employees. 

While many teenagers are still enjoying their summer break, some Georgia Southern University students are hard at work before the school year begins.  As News 3’s Randi Hempel explains, they’re lending a helping hand, picking up hammers and building a Habitat for Humanity house.

These tough economic times have forced many of us to cut corners.  The Governor is doing the same, cutting 3% from education, furloughing teachers and cutting the $100 Visa gift cards for teachers’ classroom supplies.  News 3’s Randi Hempel has more on what the cuts mean for teachers and school supply stores.

Members of the Georgia Association of Educators are speaking out against the furlough days that Governor Sonny Perdue is calling for between now and the end of 2009.

The Savannah-Chatham County School Board must now work to cut $4.2 million from the district’s budget.  News 3’s Randi Hempel spoke with Superintendent, Dr. Thomas Lockamy about what needs to be done.

School starts for Bryan County students in about 3 weeks.  Here’s registration information for parents who still need to register their children for school.

How would you like to make a difference in a child’s life just by making some time to read a book and send some emails?  A new program for Savannah-Chatham students can help you do just that. 

The Savannah-Chatham County school board will gather for a special meeting Wednesday morning at 10.

Bryan County continues to grow.  The population is up to 30,000 now.  With the growth comes the need for new homes and new, bigger schools.  As News 3 education reporter, Randi Hempel explains, today school district leaders and other elected officials, including Congressman Jack Kingston, broke ground on the $20 million plus new Richmond Hill middle school.

AYP is how school districts are graded under the federal No Child Left Behind act.  News 3 education reporter, Randi Hempel, spoke with the longest serving board member in Savannah-Chatham County about the report compared to just 4 years ago.

The Georgia Department of Education released the Adequate Yearly Progress, AYP, reports today.