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A valedictorian’s story
Everybody at Charles R. Drew High School in Clayton County knew valedictorian Chelesa Fearce was a superstar: an astounding 4.
PTA theft results in 90-day jail sentence
A Buckhead woman has pleaded guilty to stealing from her school’s PTA, and she’ll spend the next 90 days in jail.
DeKalb moves all graduations out of churches
Unlike in years past, none of the DeKalb County high school graduation ceremonies are occurring in churches this year.
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Roswell fifth grader finishes third in national geography bee
The mind of Sanjeev Uppalluri took off for places unknown at the age of 2, when an uncle gave him a globe of the world.
Summer can be time for goals, too
After a busy school year filled with early mornings, homework, soccer practices and the list goes on and on, it’s nice to let loose during the summer.
Atlanta school board debates smaller class sizes
The Atlanta school board couldn’t agree Monday on whether to reduce class sizes and canceled a scheduled vote on a budget that’s still $61 million short of being balanced just 10 days before they must give it initial approval.
North Atlanta High student reports sexual assault
A female student at North Atlanta High School reported being sexually assaulted by another student during the school day, according to a letter sent to parents Monday.
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PTAs targeted by those they least expect: parents
They raise millions of dollars each year to support schools, often partnering with businesses to help local children, rarely suspecting danger from within.
Twins’ identical grades earn co-valedictorian honors
Identical twins Kirstie and Kristie Bronner match in every way, including the perfect grades that make them co-valedictorians.
Cobb school’s 2013-14 budget to mean furloughs, fewer teachers
Cobb County’s school board approved a 2013-14 budget Thursday night that will result in five furlough days for all employees, the loss of 182 teachers through attrition and a slimmer central administration staff.
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Judge tries to contain size of Atlanta cheating case
The judge overseeing the Atlanta test-cheating scandal expressed surprise and concern Thursday over the mounting size of the case, in which prosecutors listed 2,440 potential witnesses and intend to produce more than 1 million pages of documents.
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Gov. Deal asserts state independence over education
Gov. Nathan Deal signed an executive order Wednesday affirming Georgia’s rights over how to educate its children free from federal interference.
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Atlanta International School property may be sold
Atlanta Public Schools may sell the site of the former North Fulton High School for $6 million to the private school that currently leases it, Atlanta International School.
Atlanta schools subpoenaed in criminal case
Atlanta Public Schools is notifying parents and students that it will have to turn over students’ education information in response to a subpoena related to the criminal case of former educators accused of cheating on standardized tests.
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Some school cops don’t make the grade
During Anthony Henderson’s 19-year-career as a police officer, records show he was involved in a raid that targeted the wrong home, allegedly lost a teenager who was under arrest for armed robbery, and accidentally shot a rottweiler’s owner in the leg.
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Maynard Jackson's daughter to perform at Atlanta Jazz Fest this weekend
Jazz vocalist Alexandra Jackson will be gracing the main stage at the festival her father established.
Atlantans react to Boy Scout decision on gay scouts
Interviews with several Atlanta area Scout leaders found that most leaned against lifting the ban on gay Scouts and more strongly opposed accepting gay leaders
Church and State? One metro county moves all graduations out of churches
In a break from past years, all 26 DeKalb high school commencements are in secular venues this year
Mark Arum Weekend Construction outlook
Updated every Friday, Mark Arum tells us where we can find construction, events and anything else to slow us down on the roads this weekend.
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Judge tries to keep APS case on track
In the chaotic Fulton County court system, Judge Jerry Baxter’s impatience can be a virtue.From his Superior Court bench, he often views a courtroom packed with defendants charged with anything from murder to mayhem.
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