The City Schools of Decatur Facebook page announced that over 70 teachers were welcomed at the New hire orientation Monday. “Today, at least 70+ new teacher hires were officially welcomed by our superintendent and district departments at New hire orientation!” The teachers also had a chance to network and learn more about educator benefits during […]
Author Archives: Jahvarius Kendrick
Jahvarius Kendrick is an intern reporter for Education in Atlanta.
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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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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 […]
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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, […]
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Incoming 11th Graders Need Proof of Meningococcal Booster Shot for Clayton County Public Schools
The Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Twitter page announced Thursday that students entering the 11th grade need to have proof of the meningococcal booster shot. “REMINDER: Effective for the 2021-2022 School Year, all students entering or transferring into the 11 grade will need proof of the meningococcal booster shot (MCV4), unless their first dose was […]
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The last Day of Summer Curbside Service for Fulton County Schools is July 21st
The FCS Nutrition Twitter page announced on Thursday that the last day of Summer Curbside service will be July 21st. “On this #TBT we celebrate over 1,000,000 meals served & look forward to serving YOU this school year! The LAST day of the Summer Curbside service will be Wednesday, July 21st‼️ Don’t miss out – […]
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Staffing Shortages Affect City of Decatur After-School Programs
The City of Decatur is cutting back on after-school programs because of staffing shortages, according to an article by decaturish published on Wednesday. The article lists out a multitude of programs that the city will be changing for the upcoming school year. “– Project REAL 6th-8th grade program will not operate in 2021-22. Families will […]
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Clayton County Schools to Require Masks for Upcoming School Year
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) announced in a Facebook post-Tuesday that CCPS will be requiring students and staff to wear masks during the 2021-2022 school year. The Facebook post described the Operational Game Plan for the upcoming school year and noted that students will be required to wear masks at lunch (when not eating), on […]
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Stilwell Choral Group Chosen to Perform at 2022 Southern Region Conference
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) congratulated the Singing Brothers of Stilwell on Facebook Tuesday, for being chosen to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) 2022 Southern Region Conference. Out of 70 choirs, the Stilwell choral group was only one out of three Georgia choral groups that were chosen to perform at the conference. […]
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Dekalb County Schools to Require Masks for Upcoming School Year
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) announced their updated safety protocols in a Twitter post-Wednesday, that will require masks for students and staff during the upcoming school year. The post had a link to the district’s updated safety protocols, which can be found here. Upon clicking the link, you will see a two-page document that […]
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$1,000 Signing-Bonus Available at Fulton County Schools Food Service Worker Hiring Event
A $1,000 signing-bonus will be available for all positions at the Fulton County Schools (FCS) Food Service Worker Fast Track to Hire Event on July 13th, at the Fulton South Learning Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The webform for the event is located in the FCS Nutrition Twitter page’s bio and it lays […]
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3 New Appointments in Clayton County Public Schools
Three Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) employees were appointed to new positions during the CCPS virtual Called Board Meeting Thursday. The first employee mentioned was Kimberlee Barnett, who was recommended to be the principal at Jonesboro Middle School. Barnett was formerly an assistant principal at Lovejoy Middle School, according to the CCPS webpage. Then Dr. […]
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Clayton County School Student Featured in the Movie, “The Tomorrow War”
M.E. Stilwell School of the Arts student Joshua Israel was recently featured in the movie, “The Tomorrow War”, featuring Chris Pratt. The movie seems to involve a man that has to confront his past and by doing so, has the chance to save the human race. “A family man is drafted to fight in a […]
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$800 Sign-on Bonus (Up To) available at Fulton County Schools Transportation Fair
Fulton County Schools (FCS) will be offering up to $800 in sign-on bonuses for bus drivers at the Fast Track Transportation Fair on Saturday, July 10th. The job fair will be at 410 South Main Street Alpharetta, Georgia (30009) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register for the job fair click on this link, […]
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No-Cost Wi-Fi Hotspots Available for APS Families
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) announced on Twitter last Thursday that the district will be providing no-cost Wi-Fi hotspots to APS families that do not have internet. The post noted that this was an attempt to close the digital divide, a separation between households that have immediate internet access and those that do not. Registration for […]
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$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for Certified CDL Holders at APS Recruitment Fair
A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for certified CDL holders at the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Transportation Drivers Recruitment Fair on July 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Transportation Yard, 1661 Metropolitan Parkway, SW. APS made the announcement on a Facebook post Thursday. “Join Team APS! The APS Transportation Drivers Recruitment Fair will […]
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Rockdale County Public Schools asks Parents to take Voluntary, Anonymous COVID-19 Vaccination Survey
The Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) Twitter page asked parents to take a voluntary, anonymous survey on Wednesday, regarding COVID-19 vaccinations rates for students 12 and older. “RCPS parents – please help us by taking this voluntary, anonymous survey on COVID-19 vaccination rates in students age 12 & older at https://t.co/bIkNuy0IKU (website link). This survey […]
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Rockdale County Public Schools to Pause Meal Routes in Observance of July 4th
The Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) Twitter page announced Tuesday that meal routes will be paused on July 1st and will resume July 5th. “Please note – Meal routes will pause on July 1, 2021 and will resume July 5, 2021. For additional food resources, please visit https://t.co/6zvR5LNB3y” The routes are paused in observance of […]
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Emory President gives Update on University’s Reconciliation Plan
Emory University President Gregory L. Fenves gave an update Monday on his plan to analyze the university’s history and reconcile parts of its past with its present day values. “Last fall, Interim Provost Jan Love and I reconvened the Task Force on Untold Stories and Disenfranchised Populations with a charge to help our university tell […]