WARNER ROBINS, GA- The Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to invite new members as well as established members to the exciting Chamber 101.  Sponsored by Jackie McLear, Pre-Paid Legal Services, the event will be held at the Chamber on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 8:00 a.m.

Chamber 101 provides an opportunity for new members to be introduced to the Chamber, for existing members to be refreshed and to give a jumpstart to members who desire to become more involved.  It’s also used as a tool for prospective members and anyone interested in learning more about joining.

Guests will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and their business to each other.  They will also have a chance to share information about their services or products and learn about what other members have to offer.  The Chamber will also highlight its latest efforts concerning Social Media.

WARNER ROBINS, GA- The Robins Regional Education Foundation announces they will participate in Belk Fundraiser to raise money for various programs supported by the Robins Regional Chamber’s Educational Affairs Committee.  These include the L.V. Osigian Teacher of the Year Award and the STAR Student and Teacher Recognitions Program. 

In its third year of single-gender classrooms, Wilkinson County Middle School says it's won national recognition.

The school will receive the High Flying Schools award this weekend at a national conference on at-risk youth sponsored by Georgia Southern University. 

Three years ago, the middle school began separating core classes, like math and reading, by gender.

Principal Angela Smith says she's seen progress. 

"What we're doing is making a difference," Smith said, "while we do have some challenges, we still believe that we're very much on the right track."

Test scores show some gains, but not in every subject and every grade.

Boys' math scores show big drops in the number who failed sixth and seventh grade crct standards, but more eighth grade boys fail that math test now, than three years ago.

6th and 7th grade girls math scores show little progress since 2007, but fewer eighth graders fail now.