According to unofficial election results, Alfred “Shivy” Brooks has beat incumbent Tamara Jones in the Dec.5 runoff for the Seat 7 at-large seat on the Atlanta Board of Education. This comes after neither received over 50% of the vote in the November 7 general election. Brooks, a high school economics teacher in Clayton County, is […]
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We used to teach now we write full-time about all things education in Atlanta.
Posted inGeorgia News
Dr. Fred Williams named state superintendent of the year
ATLANTA- Dublin City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Fred Williamswas announced as the 2024 Georgia Superintendent of the Year. The announcement was made during the Georgia School Boards Association/Georgia School Superintendents Association Winter Conference. Sponsored by the Georgia School Superintendents Association, this distinguished recognition is awarded to district leaders across the state who have demonstrated an exceptional […]
Posted inDecatur City Schools
Decatur City Schools prioritizes focus for 2024 legislative session
In the regularly scheduled November board meeting, the Decatur City Schools Board of Education approved their legislative priorities for the 2024 session of the Georgia General Assembly. The priorities will focus on safety, security, mental health, funding, and local authority. The DCS board submits its priorities annually, with the draft presented in the October pre-work […]
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Two Georgia students selected as Rhodes Scholars
Two Georgia students are now part of an elite class- of 32 students worldwide as they were named 2024 Rhodes Scholars this week. University of Georgia student Mariah Cady and Agnes Scott student Madison Jennings will study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, joining a class from 64 countries worldwide. Mariah Cady, […]
Posted inAtlanta Public Schools
Election 2023: Low turnout favors incumbents and run-off elections
The polls in Fulton County have closed, and while some winners, there are some board of education seats that will go into run-off elections. Here are some of the highlights from Tuesday’s races. Decatur City Schools City of Decatur teacher Tracey Anderson- won against newcomer India Phipps Epps with 52.71% of the vote for the […]
Posted inMorehouse College
Morehouse College parts ways with head football coach
Atlanta, GA – Morehouse College, a prominent historically Black institution, has bid farewell to Head Football Coach Gerard Wilcher just days after the conclusion of a challenging 2023 season that left the Maroon Tigers with a 1-9 record. The decision to part ways with Wilcher comes as a surprise to many, as he had recently […]
Posted inAtlanta Public Schools
Atlanta Public Schools asks for feedback from the public on the district’s proposed literacy policy
At the regularly scheduled policy review meeting, Atlanta Public Schools is working to address the early literacy crisis by creating a policy on literacy that will be used to establish goals and a framework to address the district’s literacy challenges. This focus on literacy comes after interim superintendent Dr. Danielle S. Battle made literacy a […]
Posted inGwinnett County Schools
Georgia Gwinnett College School of Education receives national award for excellence
Lawrenceville, Georgia – The Georgia Gwinnett College’s (GGC) School of Education (SOE) has received the 2023 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Dr. Pamela Smith, GGC’s coordinator of assessment and accreditation and assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, expressed her enthusiasm for the achievement, […]
Posted inLegislation
Georgia Lt. Governor makes arming teachers a legislative priority
ATLANTA – In a joint announcement last week, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, along with Senators Max Burns and Clint Dixon, revealed their legislative priority for 2024 to allow teachers to carry firearms on campus. “Protecting the most vulnerable, including all of Georgia’s children, is one of our most critical responsibilities as public servants,” emphasized Lt. […]
Posted inAtlanta Public Schools
Atlanta Board of Education Profile: Nkoyo Effiong Lewis, Candidate for District 9 Seat
On November 7th during the Municipal elections, voters in the metro Atlanta area will choose representation for a variety of elected seats-including school board seats. As custom for us as an independent news organization, we have approached every candidate who qualified to run with a series of questions for them to answer for the voters […]
Posted inDecatur City Schools
City Schools of Decatur Profile: India Epps, Candidate for District 2, Post B Seat
On November 7th during the Municipal elections, voters in the metro Atlanta area will choose representation for a variety of elected seats-including school board seats. As custom for us as an independent news organization, we have approached every candidate who qualified to run with a series of questions for them to answer for the voters […]
Posted inBoard of Education
Atlanta Board of Education Profile: Ken Zeff, Candidate for District 3 Seat
On November 7th during the Municipal elections, voters in the metro Atlanta area will choose representation for a variety of elected seats-including school board seats. As custom for us as an independent news organization, we have approached every candidate who qualified to run with a series of questions for them to answer for the voters […]
Posted inHBCU
Historic Collaboration: Debt Collective and Morehouse College Erase $10 Million in Student Debt
The Debt Collective and Morehouse College have joined forces in an extraordinary partnership that will see the complete elimination of over $10 million in student debt. Morehouse College took the remarkable step of transferring its entire collections for the Fall 2022 term and prior to the Debt Collective’s sister organization, the Rolling Jubilee Fund, for […]
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Metro Atlanta School Districts Respond to Hamas Attacks on Israel
Atlanta, GA – In the wake of the unexpected series of attacks launched by Hamas on Israel on the morning of October 7th, various school districts and colleges in the metro Atlanta area have responded by offering prayers and condolences through social media and email channels. Emory University, situated in the heart of Atlanta, made […]
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Clark Atlanta University embarks on campus Expansion
*Atlanta, GA – The Board of Trustees of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has unveiled plans to construct three new campus facilities simultaneously to address housing and student experience on campus. Following an extensive and inclusive process of student engagement, the university’s administration has proposed the construction of a new freshman residence hall, a second dining […]
Posted inAtlanta Public Schools
Atlanta Public Schools achieve highest graduation rate, surpassing state average by 2.2%
Atlanta Public Schools have announced the highest graduation rate in Georgia at 86.6%, surpassing the state’s rate by 2.2 percentage points in the latest data release. In 2023, Atlanta Public Schools saw its largest graduating class to date, with 2,812 students successfully completing high school. This milestone comes as the state of Georgia adheres to […]
Posted inGeorgia Department of Education
Governor Kemp’s GEORGIA MATCH Initiative to Send 120,000 High School Seniors College Admission Letters
Next week, more than 120,000 high school seniors in Georgia will receive personalized letters from Governor Kemp. These letters will list the public technical institutions, colleges, and universities in the state that are reserving spots for them in the Fall 2024 semester based on their academic eligibility. This initiative, known as GEORGIA MATCH, is a […]
Posted inNewton County Schools
Bradley named as sole finalist for Newton County School Superintendent
In a unanimous vote tonight, the Newton County School District has named Dr. Duke Bradley, III as the sole finalist for Superintendent. This seat was vacated by former Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey, who retired in June 2023. Currently, Dr. Bradley serves as the Chief of Staff in Henry. County Schools. “I think it was apparent by […]
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Banned Book Wagon will be in Decatur this weekend
Next week is Banned Books Week, and to bring awareness to the continued banning of books in school districts across America, the Penguin Random House’s Banned Book Wagon will be at Charis Books & More in Decatur, Georgia, on Sunday, October 1. The book wagon is traveling across the South in conjunction with the Freedom […]
Posted inDouglas County Schools
Fifteen Douglas County students recognized for perfect scores on GMAS
Fifteen students were recognized Monday at the Douglas County Schools Board meeting for achieving a perfect score on their Georgia Milestones Assessment Systems (GMAS). A press release sent out said, “achieving these scores is a tremendous accomplishment. Not only does it reflect the students’ hard work, but it also reflects their commitment to academic excellence” […]
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Art Institute of Atlanta set to close doors on September 30
Effective September 30, 2023, the Art Institute of Atlanta will permanently close its doors to students and staff. According to 11 Alive, the institution attributed the closure to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The second quarter was scheduled to start October 1, 2023. There is no word about those students scheduled to graduate in […]
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Former Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent takes role with Department of Education
Dr. Lisa Herring, the former Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, has a new role with the U.S. Department of Education. Starting on September 18, she will join the department as a consultant and strategic advisor to the Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, where she will shape the department’s strategy to engage state and local officials. […]
Posted inGeorgia Department of Education
Schools across Georgia are recognized as Literacy Leaders
Schools in Georgia with more than 90% of their third-grade students reading and grade level or above or with a 15% or higher increase are being recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as Literacy Leaders. A total of 155 schools across Georgia met the qualifications with seventy recognized for achievement and 85 recognized for […]
Posted inCherokee County Schools
Cherokee County Schools working with GSBA for their next superintendent
Cherokee County Schools is turning to the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) to help aid them in finding the next leader of the district after the current Superintendent, Dr. Brian V. Hightower announced his plans to retire at the end of this school year. During the September 14th meeting, Bill Sampson, the GSBA Board Development […]