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Atlanta Girls’ School to close at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year
In a communication to parents today, the Atlanta Girls’ School announced that it will close its doors at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The communication sent to parents cited “economic challenges” and the “diminishing need for single gender education” as reasons for the school’s closing. “Despite exploring various options, implementing cost-cutting measures, and…
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Georgia House Subcommittee discusses education initiatives and budget adjustments in recent meeting
The Georgia House Appropriations Higher Education Subcommittee held a meeting late last week for the 2025 Budget Hearing. The Subcommittee made several agency adjustments to the…
Georgia General Assembly introduces bill surrounding discussing gender in classrooms
On February 16 the Georgia General Assembly introduced Senate Bill 88 a bill that would prevent teachers from discussing gender in classrooms under certain circumstances. Sponsored…
Georgia to deploy 60 full-time literacy coaches in elementary schools statewide
In a move aimed at enhancing literacy outcomes in elementary schools across Georgia, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has announced plans to place 60 full-time…
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Four students shot at southwest Atlanta high school
Today at 4:15 p.m., four students were shot at Mays High School, according to a spokesperson with the district. They were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.…
Working group on early childhood education sends report of recommendations
The Working Group on Early Childhood Education finalized a report of recommendations in January to improve the state-funded Pre-K program in Georgia. State Representative Jon Burns established the…
Brown advances to final round of interviews for Memphis Shelby County superintendent job
Since being named as a finalist for the top job in Memphis Shelby County Schools, Dr. Yolanda C. Brown has been through the final steps of the process-…
HB 941 Could Help Encourage More Pre-K Classes in Georgia
In a move towards enhancing early education, the Georgia House Subcommittee on Education Policy voted today to advance House Bill 941 (HB 941). This bill, sponsored by House…
Henry County Schools Superintendent named sole finalist for Cherokee job
At a called meeting Wednesday night, the Cherokee County School board voted 4-3 to name Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis as the sole finalist for superintendent. Davis has been…
Georgia General Assembly introduces bill to require defibrillators in schools
The Georgia General Assembly introduced House Bill 874, which could require defibrillators in all schools on January 12th. Its first summary reads as follows: “A BILL to be…
Georgia State partners with four metro area school districts to retain educators
In response to the ongoing teacher shortage in Georgia, Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) has joined forces with four school districts in the…
Georgia Senate Committee on Education & Youth passes bills during meeting
The Georgia Senate Committee held its Education & Youth Committee Meeting at 2:30 p.m. yesterday. During the brief meeting, the committee passed two bills. The first was SB…
Students in Decatur City Schools owe $88,000 in unpaid lunch fees
Starting on Feb. 2, students in Decatur City Schools who carry negative balances for unpaid meal charges will be served cheese sandwiches and milk instead of the scheduled…
Georgia schools getting electric buses through federal grant
by Dave Williams | Jan 23, 2024 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Seven Georgia school districts will receive nearly $60 million in federal funding for new electric and low-emission buses. The…