Forsyth County Schools created a hostile environment for students with…
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) ended an investigation this week on Forsyth County Schools that
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Dekalb County Schools approves new superintendent’s contract
STONE MOUNTAIN-In a special called meeting this week, the Dekalb County School Board approved a contract for their new Superintendent,
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The Board of Regents votes not to raise tuition for…
ATLANTA- The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) voted not to raise tuition rates for the
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Dekalb County Schools offer new hire incentives for teachers and…
Dekalb County Schools Board of Education announced a new initiative aimed at hiring teachers in hard to fill hard to
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Fulton County Schools names graduation schedule
Fulton County Schools has released its 2023 Graduation schedule. Graduations are being held in a variety of venues, including The
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Atlanta Public Schools to hold a renaming committee meeting for…
ATLANTA- The BEST Academy Renaming Committee of the Atlanta Board of Education will be holding a meeting on Monday, May
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Professional Standards Commission dumping ‘diversity’ from teacher preparation rules
by Dave Williams | May 11, 2023 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – The Georgia Professional Standards Commission voted unanimously Thursday to remove the
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Henry Board of Education approves the final version of the…
On May 8, the Henry County Board of Education approved its 2023-2024 budget, which focused on compensation and strategic programming.
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Four Georgia students recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholars
Four Georgia students have been recognized as one of the 59th class U.S. Presidential Scholars, a prestigious honor for the
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Georgia Professional Standards Commission set to vote on removing diversity,…
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) is scheduled to vote on May 11, 2023, to remove language for diversity, equity,
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Spelman College installs 11th President
On Thursday, Spelman College formally installed Helene D. Gayle, M.D., MPH, as its 11th President at the investiture ceremony, at
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Former Dekalb County Superintendent to lead Achieve Atlanta
On Thursday, Achieve Atlanta announced their new incoming President/Executive Director, Dr. Cheryl Watson-Harris. Achieve Atlanta is a nonprofit that awards
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The science of reading undergirds Georgia’s new literacy-education laws
by Rebecca Grapevine | Apr 21, 2023 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Georgia is gearing up to implement a new approach to teaching
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Decatur City Schools confirms Dr. Gyimah Whitaker as next superintendent
In a special called meeting, the Decatur City School Board approved Dr. Ghyimah Whitaker as their next Superintendent. “Dr. Whitaker
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Georgia class of 2022 ranked 15th in nation for Advanced Placement…
by Rebecca Grapevine | Apr 5, 2023 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – More than one-fifth of Georgia’s public high school graduates earned passing
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Dekalb County School District names sole finalist for the top…
This afternoon. Dekalb County Schools announced their sole finalist for the superintendent role, Dr. Devon Horton- the current Superintendent of
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School voucher measure narrowly fails in state House
by Rebecca Grapevine | Mar 29, 2023 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Legislation to offer private-school vouchers to Georgia students attending low-performing public schools
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Public asked to weigh in on new English and language…
by Rebecca Grapevine | Apr 3, 2023 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – The state Board of Education has posted a new set of
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Teacher planning period bill passes
by Rebecca Grapevine | Mar 30, 2023 | Capitol Beat News Service Rep. John Corbett, R-Lake Park, sponsored a successful bill guaranteeing teachers a daily
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Atlanta Public Schools drops plans for redistricting
In a communication to parents and staff on Wednesday, Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Lisa Herring shelved the potential rezoning plans
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Dr. Gyimah Whitaker named sole finalist for City Schools of…
In an announcement to teachers and staff, the City Schools of Decatur (CSD) Board of Education announced Dr. Gyimah Whitaker has been
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News Brief: Amendments and substitutions added to SB 233 Georgia…
With the passing of SB 233, it is noteworthy to highlight the additions to the substitutions and three amendments added
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Several metro schools districts receive Opportunity Grants from GaDOE
Georgia Department of Education announced its second series of Opportunity grants aimed at expanding options and opportunities for students in
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Dekalb County Schools approves $8 million dollars for enhanced security…
Dekalb County Schools approved $8,000,000 + for the Evolv Weapons Detection system for forty middle and high schools throughout the
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