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Fayette County Schools to Pivot to Mandatory Masks on Tuesday, August 24

In a letter to parents on Monday, Fayette County Schools will require masks in all schools and office buildings starting Tuesday, August 24 through September 17, 2021, with the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the community. Currently, 16 of their 24 schools have face-covering requirements after one percent of their staff and student population […]

Posted inGeorgia Politics

Superintendent Woods: Some Issues Divide Us, There Is More That Unites Us

In a statement released today, Georgia State Superintendent, Richard Woods, released a statement of him contracting and recovering from COVID-19. The letter released encouraged districts and schools to continue efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus.Woods tested positive for COVID several weeks prior to the start of the school year and after endorsing Governor […]

Posted inAtlanta Public Schools

Booker T. Washington High School Coach Named High School Coach of the Year

The NFL has named Booker T. Washington High School Coach Derrick Avery as the recipient of the 2020 NFL Don Shula High School Coach of the Year, the league announced today.  The honor is given to the high school football coach that best represents character, integrity, leadership, dedication to the community, commitment to player protection, […]

Posted inGeorgia Politics

Georgia PTA Issues Statement on Culturally Responsive Curricula

In the aftermath of concerned parents storming school board meetings throughout the metro Atlanta area, Georgia PTA has issued a statement on the need for culturally responsive curricula in schools. The statement comes after the State Board of Education passed a resolution essentally the ‘banning’ of critical race theory being taught in K-12 despite dozens […]

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Atlanta Board of Education Incumbents and Newcomers Vying For 9 Seats

Jordan Wilson This upcoming November 2nd, nine seats are available for the general election on the Atlanta Board of Education. The board is an independent system neither affiliated to the City of Atlanta’s Mayor or the City Council but holds the responsibility for creating approved policies that govern the Atlanta Public School districts. It consists […]

Posted inCobb County Schools

In Cobb County, Politics to Play as Argument Over COVID Not on Board Agenda

Despite COVID cases soaring in Cobb County, the Cobb County Board an item was absent from the agenda on Thursday’s meeting- the handling of COVID by the district. This comes after a parent rally advocating for a mask mandate and Board Vice-President, David Banks, making the news for responding to constituent’s concerns with conspiracy theories. […]

Posted inMarietta City Schools

Marietta City Schools to Require Masks Starting Monday, August 23

Starting Monday, August 23 all students, visitors, and staff in Marrietta City Schools and buses will require masks, according to Marietta Superintendent Grant Rivera’s announcement to families on Thursday. In addition to the mask mandate, Rivera introduced quarantine protocols and renewed COVID vaccination clinics. MCS Data In his announcement, Rivera reported 38 positive student cases […]

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President of Spelman College, Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D. Announces Her Retirement

In a message to the University today, Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D., announced that she will retire as president of Spelman College at the end of this academic year, effective as of June 30, 2022. This announcement came after Campbell exceeded the $250 million fundraising goal. Since Dr. Campbell joined the Spelman community in 2015, there have been […]

Posted inMarietta City Schools

Marietta City Schools Superintendent, Grant Rivera Cites Polarization and Politicization as Realities of COVID Pandemic

In a letter to Marietta City Schools Families, Superintendent Grant Rivera outlined what he described as… “the walls of the classroom, the polarization and politicization that come from the realities of a pandemic feel crushing. The opinions around masks, quarantine protocols, and virtual learning have sowed deep-seeded divisions in our community.” The letter in whole […]

Posted inGeorgia Politics

Georgia Milestones Scores Come In; Indicate Importance of In-Person Learning

Today scores from the 2020-2021 administration of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System were released throughout Georgia today. The scores compared to 2018-2019 show the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated learning disruptions, along with low levels in participation. The state has specifically asked districts, news media, parents, and community members to use caution in […]

Posted inFayette County Schools

Sandy Creek High School Alumni, Calvin Johnson, Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Sandy Creek High School standout, Calvin Johnson is now officially a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame after his induction on Sunday, August 8. A former three-year starter and almost State Player of the year in 2003, Johnson went on to Georgia Tech where he finished his college career, second in catches, first […]

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State Representative Penns Letter to Cobb County Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale

In a letter to Cobb County School Superintendent, Chris Ragsdale, State Representative Teri Anulewicz from Georgia House District 42, penned a letter imploring him to prioritize students and staff safety and mandate masks. The letter was penned after Cobb County Schools has had over 822 COVID cases since July 1st- with only two weeks of […]

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Fulton County Schools Announces Mask Optional K-8 School and New K-2 Virtual School for some students

In a regularly scheduled work session Thursday, Fulton County Schools announced plans for a K-2 remote learning option and a K-8 mask optional hub. This comes after the district announced last week that due to rising COVID-19 numbers, masks are required to be worn inside buildings. These new options will start September 7 and go […]

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Fulton County Schools Changes Guidance Around Masks

Yesterday, the fourth largest school district in the state, Fulton County Schools, issued more guidance around mask-wearing and other COVID precautions to their families. The most notable change is that Fulton County Schools will require masks in schools located in municipalities with high rates of COVID-19 infection. In a statement, the district said, “We are […]

Posted inClayton County Schools, Uncategorized

Clayton County Public School Morrow High Impacted By Positive COVID Test

In a Facebook message late Tuesday, it was announced that Morrow High School will impose a 10-day quarantine for students exposed to COVID-19. In short, the message to parents read, “Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) has been informed of a positive COVID-19 case that will impact a number of classrooms at Morrow High School. While […]

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Douglas County Schools Students Will Start Year Wearing Masks to Combat COVID-19

In a letter to parents late Tuesday, Douglas County Superintendent, Trent North announced that effective August 4th, “it was determined that masks will be required in our buildings and buses for all students, staff, and visitors.” This comes as no surprise as many other districts this week are either revising and/or changing their guidance based […]