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7 Pillars Career Academy to close after five years of operation
7 Pillars Career Academy, a charter school serving middle and high school students in Clayton County, sent a letter announcing to its families that it will close its doors permanently on June 30. On October 30, 2023, the Clayton County Public School (CCPS) Board of Education voted not to renew 7 Pillar’s charter in a…
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Board of Regents to increase tuition rates at 25 public colleges and universities
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) voted today to approve tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year at USG’s 26 public colleges and universities. In-state undergraduate tuition will increase by 2.5%, while out-of-state tuition will increase by 5%. A third level of tuition for out-of-country students will also be established…
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Dekalb County Schools extends spring break for one day for solar eclipse, some parents are not happy
If you are a student in Dekalb County Schools your spring break was just extended for one day to enjoy the solar eclipse happening in April…
Atlanta Girls’ School to close at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year
In a communication to parents today, the Atlanta Girls’ School announced that it will close its doors at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The…
Private school vouchers narrowly clear Georgia House
by Dave Williams | Mar 14, 2024 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – A controversial private-school vouchers bill squeaked through the Georgia House of Representatives Thursday. The bill, which would…
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Georgia General Assembly introduces bill to establish school supplies for educators program
If the General Assembly passes Senate Bill 464, the Georgia Senate could give educators the funds needed for classrooms. Last week, the Georgia General Assembly introduced Senate…
Candidates who qualified to run for metro Atlanta school board races
Several candidates have qualified to run for their county school board seats in the upcoming May 21 general primary. Notably, several long-term board members have elected not to…
Atlanta Public Schools announces community panel to vet finalists for superintendent vacancy
In a special called meeting today, the Atlanta Board of Education announced the names of the community panel who will help choose the next superintendent of Atlanta Public…
Pay raises for teachers, state workers sail through Georgia House
by Dave Williams | Mar 10, 2024 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $36.1 billion fiscal 2025 state budget Thursday with generous raises for…
Cosmetic Chemistry is the latest major offering at Spelman College
Starting this fall, Spelman College will offer a concentration in cosmetic chemistry for students majoring in Chemistry, the first of its kind at a Historically Black College University…
State Senate passes bill aimed at American Library Association
by Dave Williams |March 3, 2024 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate has passed legislation that would prohibit city, county, and regional libraries from using either tax…
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 ever admitted.…
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 4-1 to…
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 part of…
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…