Parents, officials push back on Dekalb school closures over community impact
Dekalb County Schools' plan to close and repurpose 22 schools—including Tucker's Brockett and Midvale Elementary—faces growing opposition from parents and city officials.
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Dekalb County Schools' plan to close and repurpose 22 schools—including Tucker's Brockett and Midvale Elementary—faces growing opposition from parents and city officials.
Students and staff at Cass High School in Bartow County remember Joey Dean as a mentor who "fought for the underdog" and made the school feel like home.
Horizon Christian Academy said in a statement that it is grieving after "an incredibly difficult week" following the deaths of students Jackson Mobley, Jaylyn Fehr, and Charlotte Martin, who were killed last Monday morning when their vehicle veered off the road and burst into flames in Jackson County, Florida.
Students from Horizon Christian Academy in Cumming were traveling to St. George Island when their vehicle crashed in Franklin County, leaving three dead and one critically injured.
While school is out for spring break, many Georgia families face food insecurity without access to school meals.
The DIVAS Mentoring Program is an initiative at Arabia Mountain High School in Stone Mountain. The goal is to bridge the gap for girls transitioning into womanhood.
After a sports injury left Pope High School senior Noah Marbach with free time, he turned to artificial intelligence to help solve a common headache in a lot of shift-based workplaces.
Parents at Atlanta's Midtown International School were left shocked when the private school announced it would be closing at the end of the week.
As NASA prepares for its next mission to the moon, one Atlanta university is drawing attention for its growing role in space exploration.
With only about 38% of Georgia students reading at or above grade level, according to the Georgia Council on Literacy, new state legislation is focusing on early reading, teacher support, and literacy coaching.
The Cherokee County School District is rolling out new safety cameras on all school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses while students are getting on or off.
At the Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, one teacher is taking students far beyond the classroom — and even beyond the planet. Albert McDaniel, known to his students as "Mr. Mac," has created a virtual reality lab where lessons come to life through immersive experiences.
A group of Metro Atlanta fathers is bringing new life to story time. Known as The Library Dads, they're turning libraries into high-energy spaces that promote bonding and early literacy.
Atlanta youth athletes are learning how to turn discipline, teamwork, and leadership into careers beyond sports through a new mentorship event led by former NFL players and tech leaders.
Georgia State University has unveiled a major plan to upgrade its athletic facilities and expand support for student-athletes, including new opportunities tied to name, image, and likeness deals.
Retirement didn't suit former principal David White, so now he's back as the handyman at the Atlanta school he led to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Georgia has been awarded nearly $10 million in cybersecurity grants to help schools and local governments bolster their digital defenses.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the next superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools. She is set to begin her new role in July.
The city of Atlanta is currently hosting a powerhouse gathering of celebrities, philanthropists, and academic leaders for the inaugural HBCU AwareFest. The weeklong event aims to celebrate Black excellence while raising critical funds to eliminate the student loan debt burden facing graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Georgia lawmakers may require that every public school student be checked for weapons each day.
A beloved elementary school crossing guard is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while helping students get to school, prompting an outpouring of support from the community.
Parents across DeKalb County are pushing back against a new round of school closure and redistricting proposals that could impact dozens of communities.
A bill that would ban Georgia high school students from accessing personal electronic devices during the school day is now heading to Gov. Kemp's desk to become law.
A major appeals court decision reopens a legal battle over a Black student's expulsion while also upholding the termination of a teacher tied to LGBTQ+-inclusive classroom materials.
The DeKalb County School District has made some changes to its plan to shut down or convert dozens of schools as part of the second round of its redistricting plan.
Toni Morrison's 1970 novel "The Bluest Eye" is the 30th book removed from Cobb County school libraries since 2024.
The City of Atlanta is owed more than $236 million in unpaid water and sewer bills from over 60,000 accounts, a new audit reveals.
Family and friends gathered on Thursday in Forest Park to honor the life of a 24-year-old Atlanta Police Department recruit killed in a motorcycle crash on his way to training.
An Atlanta Public Schools football coach is out of a job after he was arrested for an "onfield incident" during a game, officials say.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded more than $43 million in grants to Georgia community organizations in an effort to fight veteran homelessness in the state.