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Stops Along the WayTop performers! We are always excited when good things happen to our Bus Trip schools. Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology Two students, Crystal Brockington and Aaron Barron, from this 2012 stop recently claimed a national science award. Story. Here's another one.... Senior Jasmine Johnson was one of only 100 students nation-wide invited to present her scientific research project at the recent White House Science Fair. Here's the press release. Kelly Mill Elementary School This Forsyth County stop in 2012 was a favorite. The creativity and imagination continue. Story. Rockdale Career Academy a Shared Success This 2007 stop continues to impress and make a difference in young lives. Commentary. Smokey Road Middle School has Top Principal Dr. Laurie Barron, principal at this Coweta County School which was a 2010 Bus Trip stop, has been named the National Middle Level School Principal of the Year. Congratulations to her! Story. Taylors Creek Principal Honored Dr. Debbie Rodriguez, principal at Taylors Creek Elementary School (Liberty County), has been named Georgia's 2012 National Distinguished Principal (elementary). Here's the story. Congratulations. From what we saw on our visit last year, this is well deserved! Matt Wilson Elementary Starts Dad's Program This 2005 stop is in the news for starting a mentoring program that "engages men, inspires children, reduces bullying and enhances the educational environment." WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is the father involvement program. Oglethorpe Charter - Reason to Cheer! Riders were very impressed with this visit in 2006. Working out of a make-shift facility they were focused on success, six years later they continue to achieve. From the Savannah Morning News: It’s encouraging to know that Savannah-area public school students will soon have more of a good thing — a larger Oglethorpe Charter School. FYI |
Bus Trip Across Georgia
A participant in the 2012 Bus Trip Across Georgia finds herself part of a static electricity experiment during science class at the Marietta Center for Advanced Academics. Bus Trip 21 Lineup Announced The 2013 Bus Trip Across Georgia has announed the lineup of schools and programs. The theme this year is "Birth to Work Pipeline - Ideas that Work." Participants will get an inside look at: Clark Creek Elementary School and STEM Academy - Achworth/Cherokee County Schools The tour will also showcase the Community Partnership for Dalton City and Whitfield County Schools. Dates have not been set but will be in the late October/early November time frame. The application process to participate will open in early September. Here is the press release with more details. Bus Trip 20: Many Memories, Lessons Learned! Check out the Bus Trip 20 Video! Take a look at the special section now! The two 2-day trips comprising Bus Trip 20 came to an end October 30. More than 150 people from across Georgia participated in this year's annual event. Thanks to everyone who participated and a special thank you to the 10 schools who opened their schools and hearts to us. Not only do we take away many memories but the participants left eager to use what they saw in their own schools and systems. Bus Trip 20 was the "Best Bus Trip Ever!" Headlines Along the Way: Georgia Public Broadcasting - Southern Education Desk - GPEE Annual Bus Trip Across Georgia The 2012 Honor Roll: Trip One: World Language Academy - Flowery Branch - Hall County Schools Marietta Center for Advanced Academics - Marietta City Schools As indicated above, the 2012 tour included two of Georgia's technical colleges. Participants got an inside look at programs that are preparing Georgia's future workforce for a wide array of jobs an careers. Please direct questions about the 2012 trip to Bill Maddox, 404-223-2464.
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