New VP, Plans, and Awards Announced | Athens News

Athens Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 11, 2026 · 1m

Patricia Yager takes the reins as Clarke County’s new VP of Education, approved in a close 5-1-1 vote after Mark Evans stepped down to become president. The board unanimously embraced its bold Year Four Action Plan—centered on student success, staff growth, and school culture—with a 6-1 nod. Public comments sparked debate: educators called for more Wit & Wisdom materials and stronger parent engagement, while others championed phonics-based reading instruction—though some parents voiced concerns over curriculum translation flaws and broken links. Financially, the district ran under budget with…