education

September 2 2020

Liberty announces investigation into Falwell’s tenure

The Christian Index Current Stories, National education, leadership

Calls for such an investigation had been mounting since Falwell’s departure last week…

August 19 2020

COVID-19 brings surge of inquiries in homeschooling

Baptist Press Current Stories, Family Life, Feature, Technology COVID-19, education, family

“We are seeing just dramatic numbers of people contacting us…”

April 20 2020

Warner Robins extension center among those to be closed by NOBTS

Scott Barkley Georgia, SBC education, NOBTS, Seminary

The three remaining Georgia extension centers will continue in operation…

March 17 2020

COVID-19 causes Georgia Baptist colleges to temporarily move online

Myriah Snyder Feature, Student Life coronavirus, COVID-19, education

DULUTH — Brewton-Parker College, Shorter University, and Truett McConnell University – the three Georgia Baptist-affiliated colleges – have all announced plans to move classes online for a time due to COVID-19.Truett McConnell is considering March 16-20 an Easter Break. March 23-27 will be a “regularly scheduled class week,” but all classes will be assessed online. […]

Elementary aged school children listen to their teacher.

March 2 2020

Important child protection bills introduced last week

Mike Griffin Under the Dome, Columns, Public Affairs children, education, schools, transgender

The bill would apply to obscene materials via library books, instructional materials, and online databases.

Woman Asking Question At Neighborhood Meeting In Community Center

February 20 2020

Fayette County meeting for parents tonight to discuss sex education curriculum

Scott Barkley Community, Georgia education, sexual education, transgender

FAYETTEVILLE — Tonight there will be a church meeting where parents are encouraged to keep children away.Two Georgia Baptist pastors will join leaders from Fairburn, Flint River, and Southside Baptist associations at 6:30 p.m. at Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church to discuss a proposed sex ed curriculum for local schools.Josh Saefkow, senior pastor of Flat Creek […]

January 15 2020

Shorter’s Education Program earns highest rating on GaPSC measures of effectiveness

Shorter University Student Life education, Shorter University

Shorter University has earned a Level 4 rating on the 2019 Teacher Preparation Program Effectiveness Measures (PPEMs) published by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). This level is above the expected level of performance for effectively preparing future teachers and is the highest rating available.“We are so excited to have earned a Distinguished Level ranking,” […]

New Orleans Seminary North Georgia Extension Center graduates.

January 8 2020

14 North Ga. NOBTS extension center graduates take part in commencement

The Christian Index People/Places, Feature education, graduates, NOBTS

The group included two students from Alabama who attended classes in Columbus.

December 6 2019

BPC partners with NOBTS to offer accelerated M.Div. program

Brewton-Parker College Student Life Brewton-Parker College, education, NOBTS, Seminary

By Evan RiekhofMOUNT VERNON – Brewton-Parker College President Steve Echols signed an articulation agreement earlier this academic year with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) President Jamie Dew. This articulation agreement was created to help students in BPC’s Christian Studies program save time and money as they work toward their Master of Divinity (M. Div.).Through […]