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Congratulations are in order for Gloria Bedford, a 7th-grade Language Arts teacher at McConnell Middle School, who was recognized for her impact in the classroom.
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Your connection to all things GCPS. This month's issue of GCPS Links highlights the holiday safety, graduation schedule, BOE updates, and recognizing our wonderful staff and students.
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In this season of giving, the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Foundation has been helping our district’s learning communities through donations from local businesses and community partners.
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Lynnette Aponte, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Director of the International Newcomer Center (INC), has been named the recipient of the inaugural Georgia Latino Education Summit (GLES) K-12 Education Leadership Award
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GCPS wants every family to feel confident that their children are learning in safe, caring, and supportive environments.
Your connection to all things GCPS. This month's issue of GCPS Links highlights the Superintendent Search, E-SPLOST results, BOE updates, and recognizing our wonderful staff and students.
our blueprint for the future
Effectiveness
Empathy
Excellence
To sustain the legacy of the past in this exciting context, GCPS has developed a new strategic plan–Our Blueprint for the Future
Equity
Noun
education: the conditions under which each and every child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social potential.