On Friday, July 30, 2021, the Gwinnett County Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Calvin J. Watts as the next superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools. Dr. Watts—a former GCPS school leader and assistant superintendent who most recently served as Superintendent of Kent School District in Washington—was the sole finalist for the Gwinnett position. In […]
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A run-through of Atlanta Metro districts concerns about COVID-19
As vaccinations continue to rollout in the country, there seems to be a growing number of people that are beginning to think that life is getting back to normal. As I have been out in the world I am seeing less and less mask wearage as well as a general comfort level of people being […]
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Dekalb County School Board Virtual Meeting to be Rescheduled
DeKalb County Schools (DCSD) announced on Facebook Tuesday, that the district postponed their virtual meeting last night because of a power outage in the region. The DCSD Facebook page posted the following message Tuesday night. “Due to technical issues and power outages throughout the Region 1 area, we have postponed tonight’s virtual meeting. Thank you […]
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Free Fall Semester at Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta Technical College (ATC) announced on Twitter Monday that for those that complete the FAFSA, tuition and fees will be free for the Fall semester. “Dropped out due to COVID? We got you! FALL SEMESTER AT ATC IS FREE! ALL TUITION AND FEES ARE covered for those who complete the FAFSA!” For more information on […]
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Chattahoochee High School Graduate Earns Silver in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Jay Litherland, a 2014 Chattahoochee High School graduate, earned a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Sunday. Litherland received a silver medal in the Men’s 400-meter individual medley, finishing with a time of 4 minutes and 10.28 seconds. Litherland was behind for most of the race but was able to complete an extreme comeback […]
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State School Superintendent establishes new office of rural education and innovation
In a press release today to the state, State School Superintendent Richard Woods is establishing a new Office of Rural Education and Innovation at the Georgia Department of Education, providing a continued, cabinet-level voice for the needs of rural Georgia in K-12 education policy. Dr. Bronwyn Ragan-Martin, a Georgia educational leader with more than 31 […]
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Prospective Board Candidates for Atlanta Public Schools Are Offered Governance Training
On Friday, July 30th prospective board candidates will be offered training on governance practice and an in-depth view of the district. On November 2, all of the nine Atlanta Public Schools Board seats are available. This training will be all day and is being offered by both the Georgia School Board Association and the Council […]
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Nineteen Cobb, Gwinnett, and Marietta Schools reach Title I reward school status.
The Reward Schools designation acknowledges Title I schools that have made the most significant improvements. These schools are in the 5% of most improved Title I schools statewide. 11 Cobb County schools, 6 Gwinnett Schools, and two Marietta City schools have been named Title 1 reward Schools by the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE). The […]
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Clayton County Public Schools Virtual Open House Scheduled for July 29th
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) released the schedule for their virtual Open House activities on the CCPS website on Wednesday. The schedule will go as follows for CCPS schools on July 29th. Elementary SchoolsMiddle SchoolsHigh Schools1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The announcement also encouraged parents to look […]
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Clayton County Public Schools Superintendent to Host YouTube Live Session
Dr. Morcease J. Beasley, Superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), will be hosting a YouTube Live session on July 27th in order to share updates regarding the 2021-2022 school year. “Superintendent/CEO Dr. Morcease J. Beasley will host a YouTube Live session on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, which can be accessed via the Clayton County […]
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New Wave of Principals in Fulton County Schools
Fulton County Schools (FCS) has announced a new wave of principals on their Twitter page over the last couple of days. FCS will be welcoming the following employees to the district. Nikkole Flowers is now principal of Manning Oaks Elementary, Cathy Crawford is now principal of Alpharetta Elementary School, Stephanie Haga is now principal of […]
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Lexington-Fayette County Health Department offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will have free COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week, Fayette County Public Schools stated in a Facebook post Monday. The clinics will run Wednesday and Thursday and each will offer a different COVID-19 vaccine, according to the health department’s website. The Moderna vaccine, which is available to people aged 18 and […]
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Clayton County Public Schools set to reopen Virtual Learning Program for 2021-2022 school year.
In a recent statement issued through Twitter, Clayton County Public Schools announced that they would be re-opening applications for their virtual learning program in the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. “The School-Based Virtual Learning Program is designed to provide parents with the flexibility of a full-time at-home learning option for their child(ren) and is tuition-free for […]
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Georgia State School Board Passes Resolution Limiting Discussion on Race
In a shocking vote of 11-2, the Georgia Board of Education passed a five-page resolution on Thursday that focused on limiting class discussions on race in classrooms across the state. This vote came in the footsteps of state leaders such as Brian Kemp and Cobb County Superintendent and parents are in deeply divided talks with […]
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News Brief: Starting this Fall, Atlanta University Consortium Institutions Will Require COVID-19 Vaccinations
Starting at the beginning of Fall 2021, the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) member institutions- Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Spelman College, and AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library will require all students and members of their faculties and staff to be fully vaccinated. Citing safety and health concerns for their communities, […]
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Betsy DeVos Resigns: Most Teachers Say Good Riddance
In the wake of the domestic terrorism by Trump supporters, Betsy DeVos was the second Cabinet from the Trump administration who has resigned. In her resignation letter sent on Thursday, she directly pointed to President Donald Trump for flaming the seeds of tension as his supporters stormed the nation’s capital. In her statement released to […]
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Atlanta Public Schools Announces Staggered Start Date and Virtual Learning for Fall Semester
In a memo to staff today, newly minted Superintendent, Dr. Lisa Herring has made the decision to push school back for two weeks and starting virtually. This decision was made on the heels of Atlanta Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms to move the city back to phase I with the mounting Coronavirus cases surging in Georgia. […]
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Dekalb County Schools Opts Not to Hire New Superintendent
In a surprising 4-3 vote, the Dekalb County Board of Education voted against hiring superintendent finalist, Rudy Crew during the board virtual work session. Crew an experienced leader from Miami and New York and currently as the acting president of Medgar Evers College had been met with criticism surrounding taxpayer’s dollars being improperly spent and […]