In a historic move, Morehouse College announced today that outstanding balances of students who have not enrolled for fall 2021 but were previously enrolled in…
Henry County elementary schools welcomes new principals
Henry County Schools will welcome two new principals to its elementary schools this upcoming school year, the board of education announced on Facebook. Dana Flowers…
Flat Rock Middle students cultivate learning in outdoor classrooms
Fayette County Schools Flat Rock Middle eighth graders brought nature into the classroom last semester with a biophilic design project, leaving lessons for future classes…
Griffin Spalding County Schools Board of Education public comment section clashes over critical race theory
Community members sparred over critical race theory being taught in Griffin-Spalding County Schools during public comment at a Board of Education meeting Tuesday. Despite Superintendent…
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 COVID-19 mitigation efforts including three-foot…
Henry County Schools to hold drive-thru backpack giveaway
As the 2021-22 school year quickly approaches, school supplies are in high demand. But for some families, re-purchasing supplies each year is a financial struggle.…
Griffin-Spalding Schools to hold open house at end of July, masks optional
As the upcoming school year quickly approaches, Griffin-Spalding Schools are preparing by sharing more and more details. This year’s open house will be held July…
Cass High School in Bartow County welcomes new assistant principal
Cass High School of Bartow County Schools will welcome a new assistant principal this fall, the district announced on Facebook Thursday. Jennifer Suárez will join…
Founder of Watch the Funds-Cobb and Bluknowledge Share How to Advocate in school districts: A Guide
Advocating for change in school districts can be a daunting task, especially when you don’t know where to start. Stacy Efrat, co-founder of Watching the…
Georgia Spelling Bee Champion ties for 21st in Scripps National Spelling Bee
Ananya Augustine, Georgia’s 2021 Spelling Bee Champion, made it to the Semifinals of this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee, before being eliminated from the competition…
Cherokee County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Resigns Before Starting
On March 19, Cherokee School Board approved the appointment of CCSD’s first administrator focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Cecelia Lewis, who currently serves…
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 year. Starting today the standards…
Opinion: The Purpose and Responsibility of Protesting in Atlanta
We stage sit-ins and we plant trees. We form petitions and we write letters. We mobilize and we strategize and we move our nation forward,…
With the Risk of 275,000+ Teacher Being Laid Off, Council of Greater City Schools Urges Congress to Act
In an unprecedented move, the Council of the Greater City schools drafted asking Congress for emergency funding of $200+ billion for the upcoming school year.…
State Superintendent Woods Urges Compassion Over Compliance
This morning State School Superintendent Richard Woods urged us to choose compassion over compliance in a message to Georgia parents and stakeholders. The correspondence started…
Buford City Schools Implements New Grading System
Starting March 30th, Buford City Schools will implement a new grading system for the remainder of school closure (through April 27) for grades 1-8. The…
Remote Learning: Is This How it’s Supposed to Be?
Whew. What a crazy time we’re in. With the nation shutting down over COVID-19, schools have transitioned to online/remote learning. As a result of this…
We Need Teachers: The Case of Mass Vacancies
The 2018-2019 school year is over and we are well into summertime. Classrooms are packed, students are enjoying their favorite summer activities, and teachers are…
Spring is Here: Teachers, Take Care of Yourself.
The weather is warming up. The trees are blooming. The days are longer. Spring is in full effect. Most school districts here in Georgia are…
My Experience with PTSD as an Educator in Atlanta
As an Army wife, it feels strange writing about my own experience with PTSD. I do not take the experiences of veterans who have suffered…