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Forsyth County names new superintendent
In a unanimous vote, Forsyth County Board of Education has announced hiring a new superintendent after months of searching. Effective July 1, 2024, Mr. James Mitchell “Mitch” Young will become Forsyth’s 22nd Superintendent and the 6th appointed to the position. “Mr. Young strongly possesses the qualities, characteristics, and skills we were seeking,” shared Board Chairperson…
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On this day in 1956: March 1
On this day in 1956 by Jerry Mitchell, Mississippi TodayMarch 1, 2024 March 1, 1956 The University of Alabama expelled Autherine Lucy, the first Black student…
Georgia Charter School Commission votes to close charters in Fulton and Cherokee County
The State Charter School Commission (SCSC) of Georgia voted yesterday to non-renew the charters of both Fulton Leadership Academy and Cherokee Charter Academy. The vote was…
Clayton County Public Schools announces random searches as part of safety protocols
In a statement last week to all parents, Clayton County schools will implement a new initiative to keep students on their 67 learning campuses safe. As…
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Henry County Schools names Dr. Carl Knowlton as the interim superintendent
In a special called meeting last week, the Henry County Board of Education unanimously appointed Dr. Carl Knowlton as Interim Superintendent, effective March 7. “I am honored to…
AUC colleges awarded $14 million grant for research
On Wednesday, Spelman College, in collaboration with Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Clark Atlanta University, was awarded a $14 million competitive grant aimed at transforming research…
Georgia House Subcommittee discusses education initiatives and budget adjustments in recent meeting
The Georgia House Appropriations Higher Education Subcommittee held a meeting late last week for the 2025 Budget Hearing. The Subcommittee made several agency adjustments to the budget, including…
Georgia General Assembly introduces bill surrounding discussing gender in classrooms
On February 16 the Georgia General Assembly introduced Senate Bill 88 a bill that would prevent teachers from discussing gender in classrooms under certain circumstances. Sponsored by Sen.…
Georgia to deploy 60 full-time literacy coaches in elementary schools statewide
In a move aimed at enhancing literacy outcomes in elementary schools across Georgia, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has announced plans to place 60 full-time literacy coaches…
Four students shot at southwest Atlanta high school
Today at 4:15 p.m., four students were shot at Mays High School, according to a spokesperson with the district. They were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.…
Working group on early childhood education sends report of recommendations
The Working Group on Early Childhood Education finalized a report of recommendations in January to improve the state-funded Pre-K program in Georgia. State Representative Jon Burns established the…
Brown advances to final round of interviews for Memphis Shelby County superintendent job
Since being named as a finalist for the top job in Memphis Shelby County Schools, Dr. Yolanda C. Brown has been through the final steps of the process-…
HB 941 Could Help Encourage More Pre-K Classes in Georgia
In a move towards enhancing early education, the Georgia House Subcommittee on Education Policy voted today to advance House Bill 941 (HB 941). This bill, sponsored by House…
Henry County Schools Superintendent named sole finalist for Cherokee job
At a called meeting Wednesday night, the Cherokee County School board voted 4-3 to name Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis as the sole finalist for superintendent. Davis has been…