In Northwest Georgia schools, educators are looking forward to the final phase-in of a sweeping, comprehensive curriculum change that includes mathematics, language arts, sciences and social studies.

A comprehensive look at 192 public schools in 13 counties in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

As I begin my third year as superintendent of Hamilton County schools, I am still excited about all the great things happening in our district.

When school starts next month, several thousand students will walk into new buildings that offer the latest in technology and efficiency.

Average teacher salaries in 2007 in three North Georgia counties bordering Tennessee were slightly higher than average classroom salaries in Hamilton County and substantially higher than counties in Southeast Tennessee. Overall, Georgia’s average teacher salary was higher than Tennessee’s.

Summer vacation is winding to a close and thousands of Hamilton County Schools students and their families are preparing for the start of the 2008-2009 school year on Aug. 12.

We are seeing improved reading ability among our youngsters.