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Governor Kemp questions decision to reject AP African American History Course
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp is questioning State Superintendent Richard Woods’ decision not to approve AP African American History for the 2024-2025 school year. In an open letter dated today, Kemp acknowledges that his office doesn’t have a role in the decision. However, he says his office has fielded calls from stakeholders seeking information about…
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State Superintendent Richard Woods does not approve course focused on African American history
In a unilateral move, State School Superintendent Richard Woods decided not to recommend adding Advanced Placement African American History to the state catalog for the 2024-2025 school year. This change comes after the state approved several school districts to offer a pilot in the 2023-2024 school year, and students were offered an appropriate credit. In…
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Clark Atlanta University to offer music education after 19 years
In a press release released this week, Clark Atlanta University (CAU) announced the relaunch of its Music Education major—nineteen years after the initial hiatus. The major…
Atlanta Board of Education denies Tapestry Charter School petition for second time
In a 7-2 vote tonight at the regularly scheduled meeting, the Atlanta Board of Education denied the petition for Tapestry Public Charter School, Inc. (TPCSA). This…
Hiring: General Reporter Role
ABOUT THE ROLE Education in Atlanta is seeking (2) general assignments reporter roles (part-time) who have range and can follow the beat to all things happening…
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Marietta City Schools contemplates cellphone ban in middle grades
This month, at the regularly scheduled board meeting, Marietta City Schools Superintendent Dr. Grant Rivera presented a plan for a phone locking system for students in grades 6-8.…
Metro Atlanta school board races result in runoffs and newcomers
The May 21 Primary Election was ripe for school boards across the metro area, with newcomers clinching seats, several runoffs in different races, and several incumbents who ran…
Cobb County parents continue critiquing the building of $50 million multi-purpose facility
Cobb County Schools will move forward with building a multi-purpose facility despite concerns from the community. In December 2023, the Cobb County Board of Education unanimously approved the…
Complaints filed against Cobb County School District
Yesterday, the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) filed two complaints with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), urging an investigation into Cobb County School…
University System of Georgia restoring test-score admission requirements in 2026
Georgia Southern University and six other Georgia colleges and universities will restore test score requirements for incoming freshmen in the fall of 2026. ATLANTA – The University System…
Atlanta Public Schools votes to abolish district and school-level positions
At a regularly scheduled board meeting last week, the Atlanta Board of Education voted unanimously to abolish several hundred district-level and school-based positions to align district priorities better.…
Fulton County Schools 2024 Graduation Schedule
SCHOOL LOCATION DATE TIME Alpharetta High School Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Thursday, May 23 7:30 PM Banneker High School Gateway Arena Thursday, May 16 6:00 PM Cambridge High School…
Kemp signs $36.1 billion state budget
by Dave Williams | May 7, 2024 | Capitol Beat News Service Gov. Brian Kemp signed what he called an “historic” $36.1 billion state budget Tuesday containing healthy raises for state employees and…
Atlanta Board of Education renames B.E.S.T. Academy in honor of Atlanta business icon Thomas W. Dortch, Jr.
The Atlanta Board of Education voted unanimously to rename B.E.S.T. Academy, in honor of the late Atlanta business leader Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., to B.E.S.T. Academy at The…
Emory University relocates commencement ceremony after- Pro-Palestinian protests on campus
College students across the United States are protesting the occupation of Palestinian territory by Israeli forces. Last week Emory University became one of the sights to see student…