Few things can compete with the start of a new school year in terms of excitement and enthusiasm . . . except maybe the beginning of a new year in a brand new school community.

August 9th will be my 15th "first day of school" as Gwinnett County Public Schools' CEO/Superintendent, and I have looked forward to every one of them. Each new school year brings untold opportunities, experiences, challenges and rewards, and I doubt 2010-2011 will be any exception!

The issue of healthcare has ignited vigorous debate on the national scene, but in the education world, it has generated a lot of positive excitement among students as young as middle schoolers. Thanks to innovative partnerships with postsecondary institutions, medical centers and private companies, Gwinnett County Public Schools is exposing many students to promising career opportunities in the bioscience and health science fields.

Parent choose to send their children to private schools for different reasons – some parents value small class sizes and individualized attention, while other parents want spiritual elements and religion to be incorporated into their child's education. From Christian schools to Montessori schools, Gwinnett has many options. Before you decide on a school, you may want to consider

We need not debate the ever-growing need for quality healthcare, our appetite for innovation or the life-changing advancements that scientific discovery brings. Life sciences – in virtually every form and function – are the building blocks to our well-being.

Buford City Schools Teacher of the Year strives to make math fun

Gwinnett's public school system has long been a point of pride – among students, parents, teachers, administrators and even the business community. Already the state's largest system, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) continues to grow, not only in students served and facilities, but in excellence and achievements as well.