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EDUCATION

Education

Classic Education in the Classic City

ore than 200 years after the colleges and universities accept and district is committed to building a culture
founding of the University educate students from around the globe, of high expectations and equity in which all
M of Georgia, Athens is still the preparing them for the future in their students grow academically and socially to
South’s center of academics, research, and chosen field of study. improve the community and the world.
innovation. Named for Athens, Greece, the
center of knowledge and discourse in the CLARKE COUNTY The Clarke County School District is
ancient world, Georgia’s education mecca SCHOOL DISTRICT an ambitious community of learners in a
lives up to the billing established centuries The Clarke County School District diverse and culturally rich county. District
ago by the city’s founders. offers a diverse learning environment educators are committed to equity and
Outstanding public and private that propels students to academic excellence through the implementation of
rigorous standards in a safe and supportive
schools develop well-rounded students success. A focus on three main areas – environment – on every campus, in every
who are as versed in academics as they literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional
are in athletics, community service, and development – guides the efforts of the classroom, and for every child.
other extracurricular activities. The area’s district to support and equip students The district is nestled in a college
exceptional and nationally recognized for their post-secondary endeavors. The town of more than 100,000, creating

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