The national internet site Niche has released its 2024 ranking of the top schools in Georgia, with Buford City Schools and Gwinnett Public Schools doing well.
The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology has been named the best public high school in Georgia, with an A+ ranking. The school has a graduation rate of 99 percent, and produces students with an average SAT of 1,400, and Average ACT of 31. Some 72 percent of its students take AP courses.
Again for the 10th year in a row, the Buford City Schools were ranked by Niche as having the best school district in Georgia. The city schools enroll 5,847 students. The District ranked A+ in five of six categories (academics, teachers, clubs and activities, college prep and administration), and ranked A for diversity. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
Gwinnett County Public Schools lead the Niche ranking as the most diverse school district in Georgia. Its 183,878 students have a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1.
Buford schools were also ranked No. 1 as the best place to teach in Georgia. Additionally, Buford City Schools ranked No. 1 in best school district for athletes. The district placed second (to Bremen City School) for best teachers in Georgia.
- For more details, visit www.niche.com.
Gwinnett library wins international top innovator award
Gwinnett County Public Library has been named a Top Innovator for 2024 by The Urban Libraries Council (ULC), North America’s nonprofit for urban libraries. This recognition is in honor of the library’s New Start Entrepreneurial Incubator, which offers business training and mentorship to formerly incarcerated community members. Originally funded by Google through a grant from the American Library Association, the six-month program helps participants build the knowledge and skills necessary to start their own businesses. Only six libraries in the nation received Top Innovator awards in this program.
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Charles Pace, executive director of Gwinnett County Public Library, says: “I’ve seen the life of each person who goes through this program change profoundly and significantly. We believe that people deserve a second chance. The New Start program gives them the tools, knowledge, and support they need to become entrepreneurs and start their own businesses.”
ULC’s Innovations Initiative is a yearly showcase of exemplary projects from its more than 180 member libraries across the U.S. and Canada. It seeks to highlight how the library’s role as an essential public institution is evolving to meet the changing needs of our urban communities. From initiatives that promote civic engagement and intellectual freedom to projects that enhance digital connectivity and economic mobility, libraries are at the forefront of addressing today’s challenges.
The Gwinnett Library’s project won in the Workforce and Economic Development category for its originality, measurable outcomes, and the potential for other libraries to replicate and implement this successful initiative. More than 230 library projects in six categories were submitted by ULC members from across the U.S. and Canada to be considered for the top awards.
Six public libraries received the “Top Innovator” designation, and six libraries received an honorable mention recognition for their work. There is one top innovator and one honorable mention for each award category.
Other libraries winning Top Innovator awards include those in San Francisco, Calif., Virginia Beach, Va. Miami-Dade, Fla., Denver, Colo. and Toronto, Ont. Canada.
- Information about the winning project from Gwinnett County Public Library and that of other honorees is available on the ULC website at www.urbanlibraries.org/innovations.
Gateway85 completes largest clean-up ever of CID area
Working on a special clean-up of the Gateway85 CID are Robert Michener, director of operations, Gateway85 CID; Tony Gibson, CEO of Gibson Landscape; and Kevin Wilhoit, Director of Maintenance at Gibson Landscape.
Gateway85 CID has partnered with Gibson Landscape, to complete its largest cleanup effort since its founding in 2006. In response to National Cleanup Month in September, Gateway85 CID launched an extensive beautification project that covers almost 100 miles of roadway, significantly enhancing the district’s streetscapes.
The project, “Detailing Gwinnett’s Gateway,” is a complement to the ongoing efforts of the City of Norcross and Gwinnett County, to further elevate the aesthetic appeal of the district’s 14 square miles. Gateway85 CID regularly maintains nearly 40 miles of right-of-way weekly but is doing this as an extra push for National Cleanup Month.
As of October 3, 1,200 pounds of green waste had already been collected from Interstate I-85 intersections. Gibson Landscape has sent out six crews, totaling 40 people, to landscape three or for roads each for two additional days.
This cleanup is just the latest effort in Gateway85 CID’s ongoing mission to enhance and beautify the district, making it a better place to work, visit, and call home. Known for being one of Georgia’s most culturally diverse areas, Gateway85 is a thriving business hub. These landscaping improvements are designed to attract new businesses, furthering the CID’s status as an economic powerhouse.
Robert Michener, Gateway85 director of operations, says: “Detailing Gwinnett’s Gateway is a wonderful way of expressing our attention to detail and how important curb appeal is in our community. We have undertaken this giant project to detail every major roadway, and then some, within the 14 square miles of Gateway85 CID. Additionally, we are detailing the entrances off of I-85 into the interchange areas that we landscaped just after Gwinnett Village was established in 2006. With the support of community leaders, businesses, and residents, Gateway85 CID is committed to continue making significant improvements that will benefit the entire community.”
PCOM, Gwinnett Ballet announce patient partnership
The Physical Therapy Department of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Georgia recently announced a three-year partnership with the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre (GBT) as part of the college’s ongoing commitment to providing patient-centered care and community service.
As part of the agreement, students from PCOM Georgia’s Physical Therapy Department will gain hands-on experience under the supervision of licensed faculty members by providing the following pro bono services: educational resources on injury prevention and wellness, comprehensive screenings and assessments for strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance and targeted interventions to address longer-lead injury risks.
Dr. Ruth Maher, chair of the Physical Therapy program at PCOM Georgia, says: “Early intervention is critical in addressing risk factors. This partnership will help minimize injury severity and accelerate dancers’ return to performance, ultimately optimizing their abilities on stage.”
Gwinnett Ballet Theatre is celebrating over four decades of serving the community with entertainment, outreach, and education.
Lori-Zamzow Wire, artistic director at Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, says: “Partnering with institutions like PCOM Georgia who share in our commitment to education and community service is critical to our mission. We’re pleased to be able to give our dancers access to high-quality care and physical therapy resources that will prolong their careers in the performing arts.” The physical therapy services will be provided on-site at Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s Suwanee location to ensure convenient access for dancers.
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