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Enhanced Learning Through Innovation

Alvin Wilbanks, CEO/Superintendent Gwinnett County Public Schools In today’s world, words like “innovation” and “transformation” are used in a variety of settings. But what do they mean when applied to schools? In Gwinnett County Public Schools, you will find these words in action every day as teachers enhance learning through innovative practices...

Dr. Abigail Hielscher Plans Breast Health Fair

Assistant Professor of Anatomy Abigail Hielscher, PhD, whose area of research is breast cancer, is in the midst of planning a May 11 breast health fair at GA-PCOM where participants can learn about the disease. Her goal is for community members “to be able to apply this knowledge to...

GA-PCOM Assistant Professor Dr. Eric Wang Named AACP New...

A founding faculty member of the PCOM School of Pharmacy, Dr. Eric Wang, was recently named a recipient of one of 14 New Investigator Awards by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Dr. WangÂ’s research focuses on the discovery and development of new therapeutic agents with the...

Medical Students Support Classmate and Cancer Research

Every two minutes, a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer. While doctors and scientists look for a cure, medical students at Georgia Campus – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (GA-PCOM) came together recently to support breast cancer research in memory of their classmate’s mom. The mother of...

GCPS students artists earn national art awards

Eight Gwinnett County Public Schools students earned national medals in the National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The students-- Sidney Oh of Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST); Liana Nowak, Sarah Parker, and Raleigh Wunderlich, all of Brookwood High School; and Lesley Chang, Kinley Fuqua, Ian Peng, and...

Online kindergarten registration begins April 4 for families of rising kindergartners (age 5 or older by Sept. 1, 2016). Parents may start the school registration process by accessing registration on the website for their childÂ’s new school. To complete registration, parents/guardians will need to attend registration activities at the...

GCPS Thanks Transportation Professionals

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) district leaders and School Board members recently recognized the districtÂ’s transportation professionals for their service to Gwinnett students and their families. Highlighting the evening event was the recognition of Bryan Long, Cindy Tobias, and Judy Nesler who were named School Bus Managers and Monitor...

The Universal Misery of the Baking Soda Volcano

The baking soda and vinegar volcano project is something of a cultural meme. And, like memes of all types, it is mostly useless and not altogether informative. This by itself is not even among the good reasons to avoid the project. Here are a few of the best. 1. You...

Georgia Film Academy: World Premiere

Have you ever dreamed of working in the movies, but want to stay close to home? Well, we have good news, the work is here, and now you can start the new-year training for a career in the film industry right here in Georgia too! The Georgia Film Academy's...

Bethesda Elementary School, 110 Years of Education

Established in 1905! Bethesda Elementary School, situated on 17 acres along Bethesda School Road in Lawrenceville, enjoys a history steeped in tradition and pride. Since 1905, the school has played a vital role in the community for which it is named. The first Bethesda building was built next to Bethesda...

Enhanced Learning Through Innovation

Alvin Wilbanks, CEO/Superintendent Gwinnett County Public Schools In today’s world, words like “innovation” and “transformation” are used in a variety of settings. But what do they mean when applied to schools? In Gwinnett County Public Schools, you will find these words in action every day as teachers enhance learning through innovative practices...

Dr. Abigail Hielscher Plans Breast Health Fair

Assistant Professor of Anatomy Abigail Hielscher, PhD, whose area of research is breast cancer, is in the midst of planning a May 11 breast health fair at GA-PCOM where participants can learn about the disease. Her goal is for community members “to be able to apply this knowledge to...

GA-PCOM Assistant Professor Dr. Eric Wang Named AACP New...

A founding faculty member of the PCOM School of Pharmacy, Dr. Eric Wang, was recently named a recipient of one of 14 New Investigator Awards by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Dr. WangÂ’s research focuses on the discovery and development of new therapeutic agents with the...

Medical Students Support Classmate and Cancer Research

Every two minutes, a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer. While doctors and scientists look for a cure, medical students at Georgia Campus – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (GA-PCOM) came together recently to support breast cancer research in memory of their classmate’s mom. The mother of...

GCPS students artists earn national art awards

Eight Gwinnett County Public Schools students earned national medals in the National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The students-- Sidney Oh of Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST); Liana Nowak, Sarah Parker, and Raleigh Wunderlich, all of Brookwood High School; and Lesley Chang, Kinley Fuqua, Ian Peng, and...

Online kindergarten registration begins April 4 for families of rising kindergartners (age 5 or older by Sept. 1, 2016). Parents may start the school registration process by accessing registration on the website for their childÂ’s new school. To complete registration, parents/guardians will need to attend registration activities at the...

GCPS Thanks Transportation Professionals

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) district leaders and School Board members recently recognized the districtÂ’s transportation professionals for their service to Gwinnett students and their families. Highlighting the evening event was the recognition of Bryan Long, Cindy Tobias, and Judy Nesler who were named School Bus Managers and Monitor...

The Universal Misery of the Baking Soda Volcano

The baking soda and vinegar volcano project is something of a cultural meme. And, like memes of all types, it is mostly useless and not altogether informative. This by itself is not even among the good reasons to avoid the project. Here are a few of the best. 1. You...

Georgia Film Academy: World Premiere

Have you ever dreamed of working in the movies, but want to stay close to home? Well, we have good news, the work is here, and now you can start the new-year training for a career in the film industry right here in Georgia too! The Georgia Film Academy's...

Bethesda Elementary School, 110 Years of Education

Established in 1905! Bethesda Elementary School, situated on 17 acres along Bethesda School Road in Lawrenceville, enjoys a history steeped in tradition and pride. Since 1905, the school has played a vital role in the community for which it is named. The first Bethesda building was built next to Bethesda...