East Cobb Patch Rewind: Schools

Since East Cobb Patch launched right as the holiday season began, we're spending some time this week highlighting some of the top stories from our first month in case you missed them. 

Our writers profiled both the outgoing and incoming school board members representing East Cobb, and visited a few schools for special events and programs. This is the kind of attention to education at school level that will continue to be our emphasis.

1.  -- In Part I of her Q & A, East Cobb Patch contributor Robbie Huck talks to the Sope Creek ES father about preparing for his new task, while delves into the details of challenges facing the school board, including budget issues and the search for a new superintendent. 

2. -- Contributor Ethan Fowler, who's got a real penchant for finding good stories about schools, visited the East Cobb school while an education delegration from Singapore paid a visit. 

3. -- Contributor Deronte' Smith met with parents and students as the East Cobb school celebrated its diversity in costume, food and other traditions. 

 4. -- Robbie Huck was able to meet with the outgoing East Cobb school board member shortly before leaving office, and he was frank in commenting about some of the controversies of his one term, and why he decided not to seek re-election. 

Are these the kinds of stories that interest you? Would you like to write about East Cobb schools? We're seeking columnists to focus on all aspects of public and private education in our community. 

Suggested topics include student and teacher profiles, the various PTA and school foundations, test scores, budget and school construction, the Cobb Board of Education and more.

E-mail me at wendy.parker@patch.com if you'd like to contribute, and if you have story ideas and suggestions for us. Your feedback is always welcome.