Education

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OPINION

Blame the DeKalb County school board for lack of self-defense

A longtime DeKalb resident urges the school board to explain its choice of Devon Horton and speak up about his impact before his indictment.

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Ga. Head Start programs get $8 million lifeline to stay open during shutdown

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta is giving some of Georgia's at-risk Head Start programs bridge loans to stay operational for 45 days.

She’s the first female head drum major at FAMU, and she’s from metro Atlanta

As head drum major, Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede is something of a celebrity on FAMU’s campus. For the first time in its history, a woman leads the 340-member Marching 100.

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OPINION

The insolvency of goodwill: Investing in great public schools

Our collective future hinges on excellent public educators who are passionate about helping young people develop goals, interests and meaningful skills.

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Georgia students flock to Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk killing

Since Charlie Kirk’s Sept. 10 killing on a Utah college campus, Turning Point USA has seen a sharp rise in interest across the Peach State, according to chapter leaders.

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OPINION

Why free speech looks like political violence to Gen Z

Safety has become one of society’s catch-all answers to the youth mental health crisis and it’s even trickled into academia with ideological safety.

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DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges

Devon Horton has resigned from his role as DeKalb County superintendent, He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from his previous job in Illinois.

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Cobb school board member accused in civil case of $250K theft agrees to settle lawsuit

John Cristadoro and his business were accused of stealing $250,000 from a client.

The music stopped at Morris Brown. Two decades later, it might start again.

It’s hard to tell the story of the private Atlanta historically Black college without mentioning the famed Marching Wolverines.

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Ga. teacher urged to resign after Charlie Kirk post is suing her employer

The high school English teacher says Oglethorpe County School System violated her First Amendment rights.

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Georgia Tech prepares to limit spending as shutdown continues

Georgia Tech braces for spending slowdown as government shutdown continues.

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Georgia students still outpacing national average on ACT. See results by school.

Find out how your child's school and district performed on the college entrance exam.

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Georgia’s public universities hit record high for graduates

The University System of Georgia is also expected to set another record for enrollment when numbers are announced in November.

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OPINION

How Georgia school leaders can defy gravity and soar

Across Georgia and the nation, leaders, educators and students are proving every day that it is possible to rise higher than the pull of the challenges around us.

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State gives cash-strapped Georgia school system ‘unprecedented’ $1.45M advance

Dublin City Schools is trying to come up with millions of dollars to cover unpaid state health benefits and cover a looming budget deficit.

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DeKalb Schools chief resigns after indictment on financial crime charges

Devon Horton was indicted this month and accused of accepting kickbacks in his former job as a school superintendent in Illinois.

City Schools of Decatur considers closing K‑2 school

Possible closure of City of Decatur elementary school draws opposition from parents.

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OPINION

A $16.5 million investment in Atlanta’s future leaders

An investment in Spelman College is an investment in Atlanta’s future and affirmation of the vision for thriving communities and democratic ideals.

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OPINION

Hiring a school superintendent should not be taken lightly

Suspended Superintendent Devon Horton, who was approved 6-1 by the DeKalb County Board of Education in 2023, is the school district's ninth leader since 2010.

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Before indictment of schools chief, DeKalb audited P-cards. Here’s what they found.

The audit found instances where people spent more than the daily limit and made unauthorized purchases.