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News Clips
The National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) tracks trends and developments in issues related to school climate and conditions for learning through online media sites, blogs, syndication and aggregation services, and other news resources from local, regional, and national media outlets. Browse this ongoing collection of posts to learn about what’s happening in communities near you and across the nation.
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Displaying 58 News Clips.February 2024
January 2024
01/19/2024
UNG Newsroom
In November 2023, the University of North Georgia's Office for Student Retention & Success was featured in a Campus ESP article for its work to improve the interactions of UNG with parents and… Read more »
01/08/2024
CityMenus
West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing safety and security across its campuses. The College is committed to providing a secure… Read more »
October 2023
10/30/2023
Atlanta News First
Following a weekend shooting just steps from campus that injured two students, the president of Georgia State University is giving students two opportunities Monday to express their concerns about… Read more »
10/02/2023
U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Georgia
The Department of Justice (DOJ) awarded more than $7.6 million to support public safety and community justice activities in the Middle District of Georgia. The grants, from the Office of Justice… Read more »
August 2023
08/17/2023
News Channel 6
City officials and community members expressed their growing concerns for young people and how they aim to help following a shooting incident at T. W. Josey High School in Augusta, GA, including… Read more »
June 2023
06/22/2023
Inside Higher Ed
Augusta University will increase its mentorship offerings for incoming students this fall with the help of several hundred undergraduate and graduate student mentors.
May 2023
05/19/2023
U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a resolution agreement with Forsyth County Schools (district) in Georgia concerning whether the removal of books from its… Read more »
05/13/2023
Georgia Recorder
On May 5, Perimeter College graduated its first class of students who earned their associate’s degrees while incarcerated, part of Georgia State University’s Prison Education Project. The nine… Read more »
05/02/2023
PBS News Hour
As we enter another graduation season, Historically Black Colleges and Universities are working hard to increase the number of students who walk across their stages in the years to come. One program… Read more »
December 2022
12/30/2022
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
For one student, it’s the time spent walking an hour each way to campus. For another without a reliable ride, it’s the stress and expense of getting to class for a big exam.
November 2022
11/07/2022
ACE Higher Education & National Affairs
Veterans are particularly at risk for mental health issues, experiencing depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and dying by suicide at significantly higher rates than the general population… Read more »
July 2022
07/28/2022
ABC 9
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — When students in Catoosa County return to class on August 12th, some new tech installed at middle and high schools aims to help give parents & educators peace of mind.… Read more »
June 2022
06/16/2022
The Atlanta Journal- Constitution
Georgia's Department of Education recently released a report that examines the root causes of teacher burnout. Key themes of the report described "a classroom workforce burdened by testing, time… Read more »
March 2022
03/18/2022
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In Fulton County, a child brought a loaded gun to school on Wednesday. In Bibb County, four students died by suicide this school year, one of them an elementary student.
The… Read more »
February 2022
02/10/2022
CBS46
ATLANTA (CBS46) — After a wave of student violence, metro communities are looking to solutions for school safety.
Wednesday night, a townhall at Banneker High School addressed concerns and… Read more »
April 2021
04/06/2021
WTVM
The Columbus Fire Department hosted a special ceremony Friday to congratulate a few high school students. Six Shaw High School students who participated in fire safety training all created… Read more »
March 2021
03/24/2021
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Many of the state’s largest public universities said they’re planning to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccines after the governor announced he’s directing the state to expand vaccine… Read more »
February 2021
02/04/2021
Catoosa County News
Proposals to raise the age Georgia children can drop out of school from 16 to 17 and to nix discipline reporting from a required school performance rating were the focus of debate between Georgia… Read more »
December 2020
12/11/2020
UGA Today
Nearly 15 years in, the Fontaine Center has helped create a safer campus culture.