Stories

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  Teachers' Union Head: Means Is Turning Athens Residents Against Each Other

  City Dope

  By Rebecca McCarthy | September 25, 2019

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  Community Schools Provide a Blueprint for Local Learning

  Comment

  By Helen Butler and Janet Kishbaugh | September 12, 2018

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  Program That Helps At-Risk Kids Graduate Is in Danger of Losing Funding

  City Dope

  By Kristen Morales | May 30, 2018

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  North Carolina Republicans Prefer Corporate Tax Breaks to Funding Schools

  Democracy in Crisis

  By Jeffrey C. Billman | May 23, 2018

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  The Glands' Ross Shapiro Was a Mystery to Many, But He Left a Mark

  By Gordon Lamb | April 6, 2016

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  Feelin' Groovy: More Reminders of How Great Our Town Is

  Pub Notes

  By Pete McCommons | February 10, 2016

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  Summer is Over, and So is Summer Singles

  Threats and Promises

  By Gordon Lamb | October 7, 2015

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  Dave Schools Talks Jam Supergroup Hard Working Americans

  Thursday, Aug. 20 @ Georgia Theatre

  By Dan Mistich | August 19, 2015

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  Behind-the-Scenes Changes at Clarke County Schools

  Kiddie Dope

  By Kristen Morales | August 11, 2015

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  Early Learning Can Help Break the Cycle of Poverty

  Comment

  By Mindy Binderman and Tim Johnson | May 27, 2015

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  Gov. Nathan Deal Is Pushing Aside State and Local School Officials

  Capitol Impact

  By Tom Crawford | April 1, 2015

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  Clarke County School Superintendent Phil Lanoue is Winning Awards, but Do the Numbers Add Up?

  By Carolyn Crist | February 25, 2015

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  Gov. Deal's Latest Magic Bullet: Taking Over 'Failing' Public Schools

  Capitol Impact

  By Tom Crawford | February 18, 2015

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  Deal's Budget Takes Away Health Care for Part-Time School Workers

  Capitol Impact

  By Tom Crawford | February 11, 2015

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  Could Unschools Be the Answer to High-Stakes, High-Stress Education?

  By Sarah Anne Perry | February 4, 2015

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  Gov. Deal's Budget Shows His Priorities: Schools (Kinda) but Mostly the Falcons

  Capitol Impact

  By Tom Crawford | January 21, 2015

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  Bill Doss Tribute Pages Emerge; Amplify Concerts Benefit Family Connection

  Threats & Promises

  By Gordon Lamb | August 27, 2014

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  School Reform and the State Superintendent's Race

  Comment

  By Bertis Downs | July 16, 2014

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  Athens Voters Are Ignoring Schools

  Comment

  By Gregory Davis | May 21, 2014

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  Check Out Magd's Searing New Album

  Threats & Promises

  Plus, more local music news and gossip.

  By Gordon Lamb | October 23, 2013

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  Sewing Co-op Joins Forces with Athens Music Scene

  A local nonprofit teaches sewing skills by making pillows featuring the likenesses of local musicians.

  By C. J. Bartunek | May 29, 2013

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  R.E.M. Lawyer Bertis Downs Talks Music and Education

  His latest passion is "good schools for all kids."

  By Blake Aued | February 27, 2013