Gwinnett County Schools clear backpack trial run ending Fri.

Gwinnett County Schools clear backpack trial run ending Friday
Friday marks the end of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ clear backpack pilot program. Selected schools across the state’s largest school district have been requiring students to use clear backpacks for the last several weeks.
Gwinnett County Schools' clear bag pilot program ends
The clear book bag pilot program for Gwinnett County Public Schools has ended. 33 of the district’s 142 schools participated in the program. “Overwhelming input has been that they don’t think backpacks are the clearcut solution,
Gwinnett County Schools superintendent fired by board of education
The Gwinnett County Board of Education has voted to cut short the contract of Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts, ending his tenure as leader of Georgia’s largest school district.
Gwinnett County Schools superintendent dismissed by school board
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — The Gwinnett County Public Schools Board of Education voted to release Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts from his contract. The board for the state’s largest school district held a special called executive session on Friday morning.
Gwinnett County (Georgia) school board ousts superintendent
The Gwinnett County (Georgia) school board has fired its superintendent, Calvin Watts. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the board has voted 3-2 to end Watts’ contract on April 2, when Chief of Schools Al Taylor will step in as interim superintendent The board members who voted to dismiss Watts did not discuss any concerns about his job performance.
Pilot program requires some Gwinnett County students to carry clear backpacks
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