In a Facebook post-Friday afternoon, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) announced that they have released a helpful resource for parents while preparing for Back to School – a COVID-19 screening tool called HealthCheck. HealthCheck is available as a mobile app and website, and all schools will utilize HealthCheck to manage daily health screenings for students. In […]
Monthly Archives: July 2021
Posted inClayton County Schools, Uncategorized
North Clayton High school to begin school year virtual
In a Facebook post late Friday night, Clayton County Schools announced that North Clayton High School to Begin School Year with Virtual Learning due to the number of staff members in quarantine. The school will begin the 2021-2022 School Year virtually on Monday, August 2, and will continue in the virtual learning environment on Tuesday, […]
Posted inGwinnett County Schools, Uncategorized
Gwinnett County Board of Education Approves Dr. Calvin J. Watts as next superintendent
On Friday, July 30, 2021, the Gwinnett County Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Calvin J. Watts as the next superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools. Dr. Watts—a former GCPS school leader and assistant superintendent who most recently served as Superintendent of Kent School District in Washington—was the sole finalist for the Gwinnett position. In […]
Posted inDouglas County Schools
Douglas County Schools hiring School Nutrition employees
Douglas County Schools are hiring school nutrition workers for the upcoming school year, according to a Facebook post from the district Thursday. The district is seeking applicants for three different jobs — bookkeeper, school nutrition assistant manager and food service assistant substitute, according to the application website. The job offers the benefit of school day […]
Posted inCommunity, Henry County Schools, Teaching in Atlanta
Henry County elementary schools welcomes new principals
Henry County Schools will welcome two new principals to its elementary schools this upcoming school year, the board of education announced on Facebook. Dana Flowers will act as principal at Hickory Flat Elementary and Tamika Knighton will serve as principal at Walnut Creek Elementary, the board announced on Facebook. The two have extensive experience as […]
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A run-through of Atlanta Metro districts concerns about COVID-19
As vaccinations continue to rollout in the country, there seems to be a growing number of people that are beginning to think that life is getting back to normal. As I have been out in the world I am seeing less and less mask wearage as well as a general comfort level of people being […]
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Dekalb County School Board Virtual Meeting to be Rescheduled
DeKalb County Schools (DCSD) announced on Facebook Tuesday, that the district postponed their virtual meeting last night because of a power outage in the region. The DCSD Facebook page posted the following message Tuesday night. “Due to technical issues and power outages throughout the Region 1 area, we have postponed tonight’s virtual meeting. Thank you […]
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Free Fall Semester at Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta Technical College (ATC) announced on Twitter Monday that for those that complete the FAFSA, tuition and fees will be free for the Fall semester. “Dropped out due to COVID? We got you! FALL SEMESTER AT ATC IS FREE! ALL TUITION AND FEES ARE covered for those who complete the FAFSA!” For more information on […]
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Chattahoochee High School Graduate Earns Silver in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Jay Litherland, a 2014 Chattahoochee High School graduate, earned a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Sunday. Litherland received a silver medal in the Men’s 400-meter individual medley, finishing with a time of 4 minutes and 10.28 seconds. Litherland was behind for most of the race but was able to complete an extreme comeback […]
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State School Superintendent establishes new office of rural education and innovation
In a press release today to the state, State School Superintendent Richard Woods is establishing a new Office of Rural Education and Innovation at the Georgia Department of Education, providing a continued, cabinet-level voice for the needs of rural Georgia in K-12 education policy. Dr. Bronwyn Ragan-Martin, a Georgia educational leader with more than 31 […]
Posted inCommunity, Fayette County Schools, Policy
Fayette County elementary schools receive grant for fresh fruits and vegetables
North Fayette and Spring Hill Elementary in Fayette county will have fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to a federal grant by the United States Department of Agriculture. The schools were given a grant from the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program, which is designed for schools with a high number of students on free or reduced-price […]
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Prospective Board Candidates for Atlanta Public Schools Are Offered Governance Training
On Friday, July 30th prospective board candidates will be offered training on governance practice and an in-depth view of the district. On November 2, all of the nine Atlanta Public Schools Board seats are available. This training will be all day and is being offered by both the Georgia School Board Association and the Council […]
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Nineteen Cobb, Gwinnett, and Marietta Schools reach Title I reward school status.
The Reward Schools designation acknowledges Title I schools that have made the most significant improvements. These schools are in the 5% of most improved Title I schools statewide. 11 Cobb County schools, 6 Gwinnett Schools, and two Marietta City schools have been named Title 1 reward Schools by the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE). The […]
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Clayton County Public Schools Virtual Open House Scheduled for July 29th
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) released the schedule for their virtual Open House activities on the CCPS website on Wednesday. The schedule will go as follows for CCPS schools on July 29th. Elementary SchoolsMiddle SchoolsHigh Schools1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The announcement also encouraged parents to look […]
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Clayton County Public Schools Superintendent to Host YouTube Live Session
Dr. Morcease J. Beasley, Superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), will be hosting a YouTube Live session on July 27th in order to share updates regarding the 2021-2022 school year. “Superintendent/CEO Dr. Morcease J. Beasley will host a YouTube Live session on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, which can be accessed via the Clayton County […]
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New Wave of Principals in Fulton County Schools
Fulton County Schools (FCS) has announced a new wave of principals on their Twitter page over the last couple of days. FCS will be welcoming the following employees to the district. Nikkole Flowers is now principal of Manning Oaks Elementary, Cathy Crawford is now principal of Alpharetta Elementary School, Stephanie Haga is now principal of […]
Posted inCommunity, COVID-19, Henry County Schools, Policy
Henry County Schools share COVID-19 prevention efforts for school year
As the first day of the 2021-22 school year quickly approaches Aug. 4, Henry County Schools are updating their COVID-19 mitigation efforts. The district shared a COVID-19 playbook with the community Monday, which outlines protocols the district will take this school year to prevent the spread of the virus. These measures include optional face masks, […]
Posted inDekalb County Schools
Dekalb County Schools to Host Back-To-School Drive-Thru Event
DeKalb County Schools (DCSD) announced on Twitter Wednesday, that the district will host a Back-To-School Drive-Thru event at three different locations on July 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 pm. “DCSD will host its Back-To-School Drive-Thru event on July 31, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three locations: Buck Godfrey Stadium in Decatur, […]
Posted inGwinnett County Schools
Gwinnett County Schools Changes Mask Guidance
In a Facebook message on late Tuesday, Gwinnett County School reverses its decision to make masks optional in the 2021-2022 school year. The message reads… In response to the latest guidance for K-12 schools issued on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Gwinnett County Public Schools has updated […]
Posted inCobb County Schools
Kennesaw State University Student Austin Heller to run for a seat on Cobb School Board
Austin Heller, a senior at Kennesaw State University, announced on Thursday that he intends on running for a seat on the Cobb County Board of Education in 2022. Heller, a political science major at just 20 years old, will run for the Post 4 seat. Heller, who will be running as a Democrat, will be […]
Posted inGeorgia Politics
Georgia Department of Education Partners with Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network
In a press release to the Georgia families, the Georgia Department of Education is partnering with the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) to administer $85 million in grants to support afterschool and summer learning in Georgia. GSAN will administer the Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time (BOOST) grant program on behalf of GaDOE, with two separate, […]
Posted inTeaching in Atlanta
Flat Rock Middle students cultivate learning in outdoor classrooms
Fayette County Schools Flat Rock Middle eighth graders brought nature into the classroom last semester with a biophilic design project, leaving lessons for future classes to experience and build upon. The class split into groups to build a hydroponic system, two outdoor classrooms and to clean out and improve the ecosystem of a pond — […]
Posted inAnti Racism
Jennifer Susko, Cobb County Schools Counselor, and Black Lives Matter Activist resigns
In a riveting resignation, Cobb County Schools counselor and Black Lives Matter activist, Jennifer Susko leaves the district citing the mounting outcry around the critical race theory debate. Dear Mr. Ragsdale, et. al: It is with deep sadness that I resign from the Cobb County School District in an act of protest against the recent ban […]
Posted inGeorgia Politics
Georgia approves high-school cloud computing Career Pathway
High-school students in Georgia will now have access to a Career Pathway in cloud computing, after the State Board of Education, last week approved State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ recommendation to adopt the new courses. The pathway is composed of three courses – Introduction to Software Technology, Computer Science Principles, and Cloud Computing.Cloud computing is […]