Education

Superintendent calls for communication as absences build up

Data shows absences have been higher this school year on the days before and after the weekend.

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Bibb summer learning programs reinstated using one-time state poverty grant

The Bibb County Board of Education approved a second budget amendment at its Feb. 19 meeting and heard a presentation about the school district's summer programs.

Bibb County’s agriculture programs shepherd students beyond high school

The Bibb County School District recently expanded on its Future Farmers of America program with a new adult education program to connect graduates with the community.

Bibb school board acknowledges $5.5 million budget hole

The Bibb County Board of Education voted 4-3 to pass a budget amendment, which included the new expenses but did not advance $1.2 million in unexplained cuts.

Bibb schools end high school summer school, emphasize year-round credit recovery

The Bibb County School District noted the change in an email to parents in early December.

Alex II opens to the outdoors with new classroom

The new space will allow students to engage with nature and be even more focused.

Committee pushes for special 1% education sales tax

Voters have a chance this Election Day to decide whether the Bibb County School District will collect a $250 million sales tax.

Bibb schools push attendance as absenteeism exceeds state average

The district celebrated Attendance Awareness Week, with schools dressing up and welcoming special guests.

Macon private schools lead in Promise Scholarship funding statewide

Data collected from the Georgia Education Savings Authority by the Georgia Recorder and The Current reveal top recipients of Promise Scholarship funds.

Graduation rate rises again for Bibb schools

The Bibb County School District's graduation rate increase came as the state saw its graduation rate reach 87.2%

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