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DeKalb County Superintendent Resigns Following Federal Indictment
The DeKalb County School District is once again facing leadership turmoil after Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton submitted his resignation amid federal fraud charges. On Wednesday, the DeKalb County Board of Education voted 6-1 to accept Horton’s resignation, effective November 15. Board member Melanie Slaton was the lone vote against the decision. Horton’s resignation follows last…
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Dekalb Superintendent indicted by the U.S. Attorney
Devon Horton, the current Superintendent of DeKalb County Schools, has been indicted today by the U.S. Attorney’s Office due to his time as the former Superintendent of Evanston/Skokie District 65. According to an email to District 65 families, the criminal charges against Horton were filed “for acts he allegedly committed while serving as Superintendent of…
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Rockdale County Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts Announces Retirement
Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts has announced his retirement, effective February 14, 2025, after the board went into an executive session on Thursday…
Georgia lawmakers push education bills on sports, charter schools, and cellphones
This week at the Georgia Legislature, lawmakers tackled a range of education-related issues, from transgender students in athletics and school choice to classroom technology policies. Female,…
Georgia Tech directive orders removal of DEI-related content from websites
Atlanta, GA– A new directive from the Georgia Institute of Technology, following guidance from the University System of Georgia, has led to the removal of Diversity,…
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Gwinnett County School Board Votes to End Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts’ Contract
The Gwinnett County Public Schools Board of Education has voted to terminate the contract of Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts. In a special called executive session held Friday morning,…
Gwinnett County Board of Education Announces Special Meeting
The Gwinnett County Board of Education will convene for a Special Called Meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is scheduled to take place…
Thousands of Henry County School employees are without pay
Thousands of Henry County School employees are panicking after they were informed that their pay would be delayed five days due to the recent winter weather. On Thursday,…
Governor Kemp and State Leaders Announces Investments in Education and School Safety
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, House Speaker Jon Burns, and key Republican members of the General Assembly,…
Tolton Pace sworn in as District 6 Seat for Atlanta Board of Education
In a special called meeting, the Atlanta Board of Education swore in Tolton Pace as the appointed board member for District 6 today at 1:00 pm. The District…
Three Finalists Emerge for District 6 Vacancy
Atlanta, GA — Last night the final three candidates were introduced to the community for the community candidate community at the Villages at Carver Family YMCA. The final…
Georgia Schools Show Academic Gains in 2024 CCRPI Report
The 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores were released today and reveal how students performed across Georgia’s elementary, middle, and high schools. Some elementary schools…
Eshé Collins Wins Runoff for Atlanta City Council Post 3 At-Large Seat
Eshé Collins has emerged as the projected winner in the Dec. 3 runoff election for the Post 3 At-Large seat on the Atlanta City Council, defeating Nicole “Nikki”…
Georgia Introduces School Voucher Program for Students in Low-Performing Schools
The Georgia Office of Student Achievement has identified hundreds of elementary, middle, and high schools across the state as low-performing. In response, the state is rolling out the…
Trump selects Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education
President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly selected Linda McMahon as the next U.S. Secretary of Education, which could significantly shift the nation’s education policy. During his campaign, Trump has…