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Gwinnett School Superintendent Explains Common Core Eduction Standards
The program emphasizes what students should learn but leaves it up to educators how the subjects should be taught says GCPS Superintendent Alvin Wilbanks.

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She graduated Georgia State University with a degree in journalism and a minor in American Literature. Judy has lived in the Atlanta metro area for over 25 years and currently resides in Duluth with her husband and two sons. When she's not reporting, you can find her out chasing a little white ball around the area golf courses.
The program emphasizes what students should learn but leaves it up to educators how the subjects should be taught says GCPS Superintendent Alvin Wilbanks.

One of the front doors was broken and $23,000 worth of designer eye glasses were stolen.
Applications to secure a spot in the parade need to be in before Nov. 13.
Here are five apple pie recipes that are sure to sweeten your day.
Here are five apple pie recipes that are sure to sweeten your day.
Former Georgia Secretary of State and 2010 candidate for governor, Karen Handel, topped a recent straw poll to determine who would represent the GOP in 2014 to replace U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss.
Here are five apple pie recipes that are sure to sweeten your day.
The Council says "Bodker has cleverly misled the media and this community, while delaying and/or refusing cooperation with the investigation."
Dacia Jones also helped propel her team to a 13-6 overall record at the Peachtree Corners school.
A look at Patch stories from around the region.
A look at Patch stories from around the region.
Prices of homes sold ranged from $228,000 to $567,500
Johns Creek residents may begin casting their ballots before the Nov. 5 general elections.
"When your personal rights are being trampled then I think you have to take a stand," said the Johns Creek mayor.
At a meeting organized by UPCCA, Charlotte Nash, Chairman of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, discusses how the 2014 SPLOST money will be used should it pass in November.
How many Georgians can be spared from obesity related diseases? Answer: Hundreds of thousands.
How many Georgians can be spared from obesity related diseases? Answer: Hundreds of thousands.