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Governor Kemp and State Leaders Announces Investments in Education and School Safety
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, House Speaker Jon Burns, and key Republican members of the General Assembly, held a press conference to unveil significant budget and safety priorities for education in Georgia. These measures aim to address critical needs in K-12 education and enhance…
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Tolton Pace sworn in as District 6 Seat for Atlanta Board of Education
In a special called meeting, the Atlanta Board of Education swore in Tolton Pace as the appointed board member for District 6 today at 1:00 pm. The District 6 area includes the following schools: Elementary: Cascade, Cleveland Avenue, Continental Colony, Deerwood Academy, Fickett, Heritage Academy, Humphries, Hutchinson, Kimberly, Kindezi at Gideons, Perkerson Middle Schools:Bunche, Forrest…
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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…
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…
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…
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Governor Kemp questions decision to reject AP African American History Course
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp is questioning State Superintendent Richard Woods’ decision not to approve AP African American History for the 2024-2025 school year. In an open letter…
State Superintendent Richard Woods does not approve course focused on African American history
In a unilateral move, State School Superintendent Richard Woods decided not to recommend adding Advanced Placement African American History to the state catalog for the 2024-2025 school year.…
Henry County Board of Education names Dr. John Pace as sole finalist for superintendent
The Henry County Board of Education has unanimously selected Dr. John Pace III as the sole finalist to serve as the district’s next superintendent. The board announced its…
GHSA Board approves NIL amendment, addresses key issues
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Board of Trustees has unanimously approved an amendment to its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy, aiming to clarify guidelines and protect…
Marietta City Schools approves initiative to curb smart devices
In a unanimous 7-0 vote, the Marietta City School Board approves a new initiative to curb the use of personal smart devices during the school day at Marietta…
Midtown High School to ban personal electronic devices for the 2024-2025 school year
Midtown High School is implementing a new policy for the 2024-25 school year that will make the campus free of personal electronic devices (PEDs) from 8:30 a.m. to…
Atlanta school board chair: Reading proficiency is a pressing issue
By Erikia Y. Mitchell In conversations about the looming literacy crisis for students in Georgia, Atlanta Board of Education Chair Erica Y. Mitchell reached out with her vision…
Dr. Bryan Johnson named as sole finalist for superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools
The Atlanta Board of Education (ABOE) announces Dr. Bryan Johnson as the sole finalist for the position of Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools. Dr. Johnson currently serves as…
The City Schools of Decatur Board of Education to refinance outstanding debt
DECATUR, Ga. – The City Schools of Decatur Board of Education approved a resolution to refund the 2014 certificate of participation during their regular meeting on June 13,…
Clayton County Board of Education holds second public hearing for SY 2025
JONESBORO, Ga. – The Clayton County Board of Education held its second public hearing on the fiscal year 2025 superintendent’s proposed budget on Monday, June 3. The budget…