Ku Htaw, a math teacher at DeKalb School of the Arts in Avondale Estates, explains how to resolve an equation during a math class in 2023. Eighth grade math scores are often used as an indicator of whether students are prepared for the more advanced mathematics taught in high school. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

8th graders’ math scores dip on Georgia test. See your school’s score.

The scores indicate whether students are prepared for more advanced mathematics taught in high school.

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Helping Hands

Volunteers load an automobile with food and other supplies during the weekly drive-up food pantry at First Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Marietta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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