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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Policy
Kemp announces teacher pay increase in inauguration speech
Governor Brian Kemp announced raises for teachers and other government employees during his second-term inauguration speech on Jan. 12, 2022.
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Atlanta City Council approves new gun safety legislation
The Atlanta City Council approved new gun safety legislation during their Jan. 3, 2022 meeting. The resolution, 22-R-4798, requests the
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News Brief: Biden Administration Propes New Rules for Title IX
On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the federal law banning sex discrimination in education programs receiving federal funds, the
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Congress Passes Gun Violence Bill; FY 2023 Experiences Increases
In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and other mass shootings in the United States, Congress has
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Georgia PTA Issues Statement on Culturally Responsive Curricula
In the aftermath of concerned parents storming school board meetings throughout the metro Atlanta area, Georgia PTA has issued a
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Fayette County elementary schools receive grant for fresh fruits and…
North Fayette and Spring Hill Elementary in Fayette county will have fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to a federal grant
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Henry County Schools share COVID-19 prevention efforts for school year
As the first day of the 2021-22 school year quickly approaches Aug. 4, Henry County Schools are updating their COVID-19
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Griffin-Spalding Schools: masks optional, continuing pandemic measures 2021-22 school year
Griffin-Spalding County Schools will not require masks for the 2021-22 school year, the district announced Monday. The district will continue
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Griffin-Spalding Schools to hold open house at end of July,…
As the upcoming school year quickly approaches, Griffin-Spalding Schools are preparing by sharing more and more details. This year’s open
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Rockdale County Public Schools to require masks 2021-22 school year
Rockdale County Public Schools students will be masking up once again for the 2021-22 school year, Superintendent Terry Oatts announced
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Cobb County School Board of Education passes resolution banning Critical…
The Cobb County School Board of Education passed a resolution to prohibit teaching of critical race theory in the district
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News Brief: Starting this Fall, Atlanta University Consortium Institutions Will…
Starting at the beginning of Fall 2021, the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) member institutions- Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College,
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Proposed Math education standards open for a 30-day Period
The Georgia Department of Education needs the community’s feedback on the proposed the K-12 Mathematics Standards for the 2022-2024 school
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Biden’s $170 Billion+ Plan to Reopen Schools in 100 Days
President Biden unveiled his administration’s first legislative priority in a $1.9 trillion stimulus package that pushes $130 billion to reopen
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Georgia Department of Health Gives Guidance on Picking Up Items…
Late Friday, the Georgia Department of Health gave guidance on picking up materials and other belongings for schools. Noting that
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Nation’s Governors Send Letter to U.S. Department of Education
This week the on behalf of the Education & Workforce Committee, governors from around the United States urged the U.S.
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Gwinnett and Cobb County Schools Transition to Four Day Work…
In correspondence sent to parents, both Gwinnett County and Cobb County Schools have opted to transition to a four day
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Federal Waiver Approved Federal Assessment Waiver- No CCRPI for 2020…
Immediately following the closure of metro Atlanta schools for two weeks on March 16th, Superintendent Roger Woods took the step
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Starting April 13, Atlanta Public Schools Will Offer Front Line…
Even though the last day of in person instruction stopped on March 13, 2020, some of Atlanta Public Schools Front
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Changes to Advanced Placement Will Focus on Access and Preparation…
As the country has shifted to virtual learning, it looks likes the College Board, the organization behind Advanced Placement has
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