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…
Author: Jahvarius Kendrick
Jahvarius Kendrick is an intern reporter for Education in Atlanta.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
$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…
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…
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…
$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…
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…
$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,…
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…
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…
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…