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Dekalb County Schools Superintendent contract extended for two years
Following an executive session at their board retreat today, the Dekalb County Board of Education unanimously approved a two-year extension for Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. Horton. The board retreat themed, “Standing on Business”, focused on student assignment, ESPLOST, Budget, Human Resources and an orientation for new BOE representatives. During the retreat, Mr. DaCosta noted that…
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Cobb County Schools bans four additional books citing lewd, vulgar, and sexually explicit content
At a board meeting Thursday, Cobb County Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale pulled an additional 4 library books citing materials containing “lewd, vulgar, and sexually explicit content”, nor will your taxes be used to fund it”. The additional books taken off the shelves as of Thursday in Cobb County Schools are “13 Reasons Why” by Jay…
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Superintendent Horton highlights “being disruptive for excellence” in Dekalb County Schools State of the District
“What are you doing for others?” was the question from the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that Dekalb County Schools (DCSD) Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton…
Private-school vouchers win final passage from General Assembly
by Dave Williams | Mar 20, 2024 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – The state Senate gave final passage Wednesday to controversial legislation offering private-school vouchers to Georgia students attending…
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…
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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 communication sent…
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 provide vouchers…
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…