About Us

 

We look at the "larger picture" through a social science lens.  We offer news on local topics in education and related consulting services.

Our Context

    Athens, Georgia  

            Athens is home to the main campus of the University of Georgia and also a number of other smaller and technical colleges.  Also important are the city's various K-12 and pre-K institutions.

-The University of Georgia

-Athens Technical College (Athens Tech)

-Piedmont

-Clarke County School District

Our Approach:

• Assess education settings, tech resources and school programs. 

 

• Advise on organizational structures, workflows and professional development.

 

• Design instructional materials and manage curriculum and instruction projects for educators, nonprofits and industry.

Our Study Areas:

 

Technology:

We believe access to technology is an important, if not essential, aspect of student success.  Being informed about assignments, activities and other school happenings is key.  Students and guardians in our service zone have a number of options, whether they have tech at home or need to access it publicly. 

    Public Wi-fi:

           -Athens Clarke County Library

Visitors can access the internet inside during open hours or access internet from the parking lot on off hours.

           -Clarke County School District

Families can access the internet inside during open hours or access internet from the parking lot on off hours.

    Tech in Schools

    Tech in Libraries

            -Athens Clarke County Library

Athens Clarke County Library has computer bays for children and teens (on the ground floor) and more for all purpose use on the upper level.

             -UGA Main Library

            - UGA Science Library

    Sustainability:

When possible, we encourage walking, biking or taking transit.  As a company and for visitors, we recommend:

 

Parking (with transit connect):

          -Oconee Street Park and Ride

        Public Transit:

            Athens Transit-Multimodal Transit Center

 For those with electrical vehicles, there are a limited number of charging stations.

        Public Charging:

            -Athens Clarke County Library

            -Bishop Park

            -Oconee Street Park and Ride

 

Multiuse paths and trails in town offer some level of connectivity by walking and biking and often link to transit,

Transportation:       

 

 Trails and Multiuse Paths:

            -The Firefly Trail

            -Jefferson Road (in development):

            -Newton Bridge Road(in development)

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Getting Here:

 

An Education and Technology Review is along a quiet block of Merlin Dr.--a turn off Lavender off Jefferson Road.

                     Nearby Transit:

                      Athens Transit Route 7 (at Golden Pantry)

                      Athens Transit Route 8 (at Family Dollar) 

                      Hall Area Transit