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Christy Todd named as Chief of Staff to Richard Woods
State School Superintendent Richard Woods has named Christy Todd, the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year, as the Georgia Department of Education’s next Chief of Staff. Todd, the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year, went on to lead teacher recruitment and retention projects at the Georgia Department of Education after her tenure. Previously, she spent…
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Atlanta Board of Education to cut 135 jobs with 2026 $1.3 billion budget
Over 130 jobs will be cut with the Atlanta Public School’s Board of Education approval of a $1.3 billion budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The approval of the budget was backed by the school board official’s emphasis that the elimination of these positions was an “emphasis on a back to basics approach”. “Atlanta Public…
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Georgia Schools Show Academic Gains in 2024 CCRPI Report
The 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores were released today and reveal how students performed across Georgia’s elementary, middle, and high schools. Some…
Eshé Collins Wins Runoff for Atlanta City Council Post 3 At-Large Seat
Eshé Collins has emerged as the projected winner in the Dec. 3 runoff election for the Post 3 At-Large seat on the Atlanta City Council, defeating…
Georgia Introduces School Voucher Program for Students in Low-Performing Schools
The Georgia Office of Student Achievement has identified hundreds of elementary, middle, and high schools across the state as low-performing. In response, the state is rolling…
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Trump selects Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education
President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly selected Linda McMahon as the next U.S. Secretary of Education, which could significantly shift the nation’s education policy. During his campaign, Trump has…
GHSA adjusts football playoff schedule due to Hurricane Helene
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has adjusted the football playoff schedule due to significant damage caused by Hurricane Helene in parts of the state. The regular season,…
Rockdale Counties closed due to BioLab Fire
Rockdale County Public Schools has announced its closure for all year-round staff starting today and through Friday, October 4, due to the environmental emergency caused by the BioLab…
Several metro area school districts close early due to Hurricane Helene
Due to the potential for significant flooding and Georgia being in the path of Hurricane Helene, several school districts have adjusted their plans for classes, athletic events, and…
Father of Alleged Barrow County shooter arrested and charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter, and cruelty to children
Tonight, the father of Colt Gray, Colin Gray, the suspect in the Apalachee High School mass shooting, was arrested and charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter, and cruelty to…
Shooter identified; 2 students and 2 teachers dead at shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County
Education in Atlanta has confirmed that a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County on Wednesday morning resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals and…
A Timeline of Cobb County’s canceled multi-purpose facility plans
In March of last year, the Cobb County Board of Education approved a proposal from Superintendent Chris Ragsdale to build a $50 million multi-purpose facility. During the work…
State Superintendent clarifies implementation, adds AP African American Studies to course catalog
Georgia’s state school superintendent has reversed his course and announced that Advanced Placement courses, including the AP African American Studies course, will be exempt from the state’s divisive…
Morehouse College Receives Historic $20 Million Gift for Faculty Expansion
Morehouse College, the nation’s only liberal arts institution dedicated to educating Black men, has received a $20 million anonymous donation to bolster its academic programs and faculty roster.…
Atlanta Public Schools Welcomes New Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson
Atlanta Public Schools welcomed its new superintendent, Dr. Bryan Johnson this morning, as he was sworn in to serve as the district’s 3rd superintendent in 11 years. Johnson’s…