Education

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Atlanta

Centro Hispano Marista hosts 2018 GED graduation

ATLANTA—Centro Hispano Marista, also known as the Marist Hispanic Center, held its fifth commencement ceremony for 52 graduates, all of whom obtained their GED diplomas, on Tuesday, Dec. 11.at Marist School, Atlanta. The program director of Centro Hispano Marista, Dr. Leticia Valencia, greeted the graduates and guests. “Our mission is to turn educational dreams into […] Full Story | En Español

• Archbishop honors staff of Catholic schools

  

  Published February 7, 2019

  ATLANTA—Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta observed Catholic Schools week Jan. 27-Feb. 2 with Masses and activities for students and families. Sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration. The observance’s focus is the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to the church and communities. […] Full Story

• OLM honoree keeps school running well

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 7, 2019

  FAYETTEVILLE—Jorge Londoño, native of Colombia, South America, is the plant operator for Our Lady of Mercy High School and ensures the school’s various systems from electrical to plumbing are running smoothly. Londoño, also an OLM parent, is this year’s Catholic Schools Week staff honoree for the Fayetteville high school. “I love to be here. It […] Full Story

• Marist’s Martin encourages teachers to be authentic

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 7, 2019

  ATLANTA—John Martin would in the past show Atlanta teens the world with photos and maps using overhead projectors. Now, laptop-carrying students have the world’s knowledge at their fingertips on the web. “If I had this stuff when I was growing up, I would have been blown away. I would have gone nuts, said Martin, who […] Full Story