Columbus, GA- The Varkey Foundation recently announced its annual list of finalists for the Global Teacher Prize. The award recognizes exceptional teachers across the world and provides a one million dollar prize to the winner. Eric Crouch, a fifth grade teacher at Double Churches Elementary School, was announced as one of fifty finalists on December 13, 2018; four from the United States have been selected.

Individuals deemed eligible for the Global Teacher Prize are judged on a rigorous set of criteria to include evidence of:

1. Employing effective instructional practices that are replicable…

Columbus, GA- The 2018 Single Statewide Accountability System Award (SSAS) Schools Greatest Gains and Highest Performing Award winners were recently announced by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA). Two District schools were listed for this achievement. In addition to the SSAS awards, GOSA released the list of schools designated as “Beating the Odds.”Twenty District schools were included in that listing.

“I am very pleased with the tremendous work being done by these school communities. This recognition distinguishes them as leaders within schools having similar…

Columbus, GA- The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) announced Columbus High School as one of six schools selected as a winner of the new Military Flagship School Award today. The Military Flagship School Award recognizes schools for going above and beyond to provide a supportive environment for military students and families. All schools were eligible to apply for the Military Flagship School Award; applications were evaluated by a committee including active members of the military, School Liaison Officers, school district staff, and members of the Military Interstate Children’s Compact…