Atlanta-With rising COVID infections from Omicron variant spreading rapidly, Emory University President, Gregory L. Fenves announced today that the spring semester will start virtually. In…
Blair Not Seeking Reelection to Gwinnett County Schools Board
In a surprise move, Gwinnett County School Board Chair, Everton Blair, Jr. will not seek reelection in 2022. Blair, a Democrat, was the first Black…
Fulton County Schools to Raise Minimum Wage to $16 and Introduces New Compensation
Atlanta, Georgia – In the regularly scheduled work session, Fulton County Schools unanimously approved a mid-year compensation adjustment brought by Superintendent Mike Looney for their…
Metro Atlanta school districts are moving to mask optional mandate
Atlanta, Ga- Many Atlanta metro districts are proposing to open a mask-optional campus. On July 27, The CDC (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)…
Gwinnett County Schools Board Meeting Ends in Disruption
Lawrenceville, GA -An hour into the Gwinnett County Board of Education, the meeting ended early after several audience members refused to wear masks properly and…
Douglass High School principal accused of sexual misconduct
Atlanta, GA- A federal lawsuit was brought against the Atlanta Public School system regarding the recent sexual claims at Douglas High School. Channel 2 investigative…
After Special Called Meeting, Cobb County Schools Accreditation Woes Continue
Cobb County, GA—This Thursday October 7th, The Cobb County school district called an executive session to discuss legal action on the accreditation process. It is…
Georgia Board of Regents changes tenure guidelines
On Wednesday the University System of Georgia approved changes in tenure policies in 25 of Georgia’s colleges and universities. The new system will permit professors to…
Atlanta Public Schools to Host Student-Led Mayoral Forum on Educational Issues
Students will ask questions of top candidates vying to be the next mayor of Atlanta On October 11 at 6 pm, a panel of students…
Howard to Challenge Woods for State School Superintendent Role in 2022
In a surprising move, Cobb County School Board Member Dr. Jaha Howard, a Democrat filed on Sunday to run for state school superintendent currently held…
Metro Area Districts Receive $886,534 in Grant Funds
This morning it was announced that the Georgia Department of Education is awarding $4.9 million in competitive grants to support school improvement efforts in 14…
Atlanta Public Schools Partners with Rock the Vote for National Voter Registration Day Pep Rally
Atlanta Public Schools partnered with AMB Sports and Entertainment, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, Rock the Vote, and New Georgia Project on a first-of-its-kind initiative, Democracy…
No Change in Cognia Status for Gwinnett County Schools Cognia Special Review
On Monday, September 13, Superintendent Calvin J. Watts shared Cognia’s final report and that the accreditation agency had made no change to the school district’s accreditation status-…
Dekalb County Schools had multiple bus drivers out, canceling routes
After over 50+ bus drivers called out on Friday morning and routes canceled, dozens of Dekalb County Schools parents were forced to pick up their…
Marietta City Schools to Implement “Test and Stay” Protocol Starting September 13
In an email to parents, Marietta City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Grant Rivera, shared an update on protocols for students and staff identified as “close contacts”…
Cobb Health Advisory Panel Calls Special Meeting to Ask Cobb County Schools to Mandate Masks
On Tuesday, the Cobb County Health Advisory Panel met in a virtual special called l meeting with the intent to advise the Cobb County Schools…
Griffin-Spalding County Schools Go Virtual After Bus Driver Shortage
Griffin-Spalding County School System opted to go virtual after three transportation staff members passed away in the last two weeks. A third staff member passed…
Clayton County Public School Morrow High Impacted By Positive COVID Test
In a Facebook message late Tuesday, it was announced that Morrow High School will impose a 10-day quarantine for students exposed to COVID-19. In short,…
Douglas County Schools Students Will Start Year Wearing Masks to Combat COVID-19
In a letter to parents late Tuesday, Douglas County Superintendent, Trent North announced that effective August 4th, “it was determined that masks will be required…
Martha Ellen Stilwell School of Arts Student Accepted Into Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra
Today, Clayton County Public Schools announced that sophomore Edric Nduwimana, a member of Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts’ Orchestra, has been accepted into…
State Superintendent seeks students for Student Advisory Council
State School Superintendent Richard Woods is seeking students in grades 10-12 to serve on his 2021-22 Student Advisory Council. Selected students will meet with Superintendent…
Pointe South Middle School in Clayton County will Begin 2021-2022 School Year Virtual
According to a Facebook post late Sunday night, Clayton County Schools announced that another school would start virtually. “Due to a number of staff members…
Cobb County School welcomes 600 new teachers
Last week the Cobb County School District, welcomed 600 teachers at their annual New Teacher Academy. The New Teacher Academy helps welcome teachers new to…
Over 70 New Teacher Hires Welcomed at City Schools of Decatur Orientation
The City Schools of Decatur Facebook page announced that over 70 teachers were welcomed at the New hire orientation Monday. “Today, at least 70+ new…