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Forsyth County Schools National News 

Forsyth County Schools created a hostile environment for students with…

Staff Writer May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 0 Comments US Department of Education

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 

Dekalb County Schools approves new superintendent’s contract

Staff Writer May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 0 Comments dekalb county schools

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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News Brief Post Secondary 

The Board of Regents votes not to raise tuition for…

Staff Writer May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 0 Comments

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 

Dekalb County Schools offer new hire incentives for teachers and…

Staff Writer May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 0 Comments Dekalb County Board of Education

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 

Fulton County Schools names graduation schedule

Staff Writer May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 0 Comments Fulton County Schools

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 

Atlanta Public Schools to hold a renaming committee meeting for…

Staff Writer May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 0 Comments Atlanta public schools

ATLANTA- The BEST Academy Renaming Committee of the Atlanta Board of Education will be holding a meeting on Monday, May

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Georgia Department of Education Georgia Politics 

Professional Standards Commission dumping ‘diversity’ from teacher preparation rules

Staff Writer May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 0 Comments Georgia Professional Standards Commission

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 County Schools 

Henry Board of Education approves the final version of the…

Staff Writer May 12, 2023May 15, 2023 0 Comments

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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Georgia Department of Education 

Four Georgia students recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholars

Staff Writer May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 0 Comments Georgia Department of Education

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 Department of Education 

Georgia Professional Standards Commission set to vote on removing diversity,…

Staff Writer May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 0 Comments GaPSC, Georgia Professional Standards Commission

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) is scheduled to vote on May 11, 2023, to remove language for diversity, equity,

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News Brief Post Secondary 

Spelman College installs 11th President

Staff Writer April 28, 2023May 7, 2023 0 Comments

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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Dekalb County Schools News Brief Policy 

Former Dekalb County Superintendent to lead Achieve Atlanta

Staff Writer April 23, 2023April 23, 2023 0 Comments dekalb county schools

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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Georgia Department of Education Georgia House Georgia Politics Georgia State 

The science of reading undergirds Georgia’s new literacy-education laws 

Staff Writer April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 0 Comments Georgia Department of Education

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 

Decatur City Schools confirms Dr. Gyimah Whitaker as next superintendent

Staff Writer April 18, 2023April 29, 2023 0 Comments

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 Department of Education 

Georgia class of 2022 ranked 15th in nation for Advanced Placement…

Staff Writer April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 0 Comments

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 Schools 

Dekalb County School District names sole finalist for the top…

Staff Writer April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 0 Comments dekalb county schools

This afternoon. Dekalb County Schools announced their sole finalist for the superintendent role, Dr. Devon Horton- the current Superintendent of

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Georgia House Georgia Politics Georgia State 

School voucher measure narrowly fails in state House  

Staff Writer April 3, 2023April 4, 2023 0 Comments

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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Georgia Department of Education Georgia House Georgia Politics Georgia State 

Public asked to weigh in on new English and language…

Staff Writer April 3, 2023April 4, 2023 0 Comments

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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Georgia House Georgia Politics Georgia State 

Teacher planning period bill passes  

Staff Writer April 3, 2023April 4, 2023 0 Comments

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 

Atlanta Public Schools drops plans for redistricting

Staff Writer April 2, 2023April 4, 2023 0 Comments Atlanta public schools, Midtown High School

In a communication to parents and staff on Wednesday, Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Lisa Herring shelved the potential rezoning plans

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Decatur City Schools Fulton County Schools 

Dr. Gyimah Whitaker named sole finalist for City Schools of…

Staff Writer March 27, 2023April 29, 2023 0 Comments

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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Georgia House Georgia Politics Georgia State 

News Brief: Amendments and substitutions added to SB 233 Georgia…

Staff Writer March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 0 Comments

With the passing of SB 233, it is noteworthy to highlight the additions to the substitutions and three amendments added

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Georgia Department of Education News Brief 

Several metro schools districts receive Opportunity Grants from GaDOE

Staff Writer March 17, 2023April 30, 2023 0 Comments COVID-19, Georgia Department of Education

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 

Dekalb County Schools approves $8 million dollars for enhanced security…

Staff Writer March 15, 2023April 4, 2023 0 Comments dekalb county schools

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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