Education

By Elizabeth Hustad ehustad@postandcourier.com AUGUSTA — The place where many had been learning to read or to “read better” closed in 2019 for building renovations. The students at Augusta University Literacy Center have been learning solely at its satellite locations – area schools, the public library – until this fall, when the center began serving its clients at 631 Chafee Ave. in… Read more »

Kevin Faigle October 19, 2022 It was an important day for the Augusta University Literacy Center as the ribbon was cut on its new location at The HUB for Community Innovation on Tuesday, Oct. 19. For over 20 years, the Literacy Center has provided free instruction to students and adults, and now in a new home, the center is able to offer more opportunities to… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) encouraged students in Georgia’s 12th District to participate in the Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition that invites students to use their creativity and technical skills to develop their own software application, or “app.” All current middle and high school students who reside in or attend school in the 12th… Read more »

Washington - Today, Congressmen Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) led Georgia's Republican Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to State School Superintendent Richard Woods, voicing their concerns over the use of politically-motivated lesson plans in one of Georgia's largest public school systems.   … Read more »

Augusta Chronicle https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/opinion/2022/01/30/richmond-and-bulloch-county-schools-offer-specializations-kids/9237026002/ As a father of four and grandfather of 14, it’s such a joy to watch children develop their personalities, with their own unique skills and interests. I know firsthand that what works best for one child may not work for another. That is… Read more »

MT. VERNON, Ga. (WTOC) - A common challenge rural communities across Georgia and the U.S. face is a lack of broadband internet service. 12th District Congressman Rick Allen toured one school district on Wednesday that he says needs more access. Even with a state-of-the-art school like Montgomery County High, Congressman Allen had questions about the internet access.… Read more »