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Led by 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, Georgia schools give back through Day of Service
April 10, 2026 – Public schools and students across Georgia participated in a statewide Day of Service on March 18, 2026 – an initiative focused on community connection, real-world learning, and civic responsibility led by 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul. Kinsaul, whose theme as Georgia Teacher of the Year is “Rooted in Service,”…
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State Board of Education member, Leonte Benton to hold public hearing
State Board of Education member Leonte Benton will hold a public hearing for citizens in the 6th Congressional District on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Langston Hughes High School, 7510 Hall Road, Fairburn, GA 30213. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from interested citizens and educators within the congressional district regarding K-12…
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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…
Clayton County Public Schools offer a three tier raise proposal for staff
After public outcry over Clayton County Public Schools not offering a raise for the 2025-2026 school year, Superintendent Dr. Anthony W. Smith has proposed three potential…
Georgia lawmakers propose Pay Cuts for Gwinnett School Board over superintendent firings
A group of Georgia legislators has introduced a bipartisan bill that would significantly reduce the pay of Gwinnett County school board members if they terminate another…
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Rockdale County Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts Announces Retirement
Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts has announced his retirement, effective February 14, 2025, after the board went into an executive session on Thursday night (Feb.…
Georgia lawmakers push education bills on sports, charter schools, and cellphones
This week at the Georgia Legislature, lawmakers tackled a range of education-related issues, from transgender students in athletics and school choice to classroom technology policies. Female, Male, Coed…
Georgia Tech directive orders removal of DEI-related content from websites
Atlanta, GA– A new directive from the Georgia Institute of Technology, following guidance from the University System of Georgia, has led to the removal of Diversity, Equity, and…
Gwinnett County School Board Votes to End Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts’ Contract
The Gwinnett County Public Schools Board of Education has voted to terminate the contract of Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts. In a special called executive session held Friday morning,…
Gwinnett County Board of Education Announces Special Meeting
The Gwinnett County Board of Education will convene for a Special Called Meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is scheduled to take place…
Thousands of Henry County School employees are without pay
Thousands of Henry County School employees are panicking after they were informed that their pay would be delayed five days due to the recent winter weather. On Thursday,…
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,…
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…
Three Finalists Emerge for District 6 Vacancy
Atlanta, GA — Last night the final three candidates were introduced to the community for the community candidate community at the Villages at Carver Family YMCA. The final…
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 elementary schools…