Education

A noise complaint escalated into a shooting in an apartment parking lot. Femi Oyerinde was killed while running away from Kashman Thomas, who was sentenced to 25 years.

With Midtown High’s capacity at 100.8%, it is vital that steps are taken to reduce this overcrowding and thus make Midtown’s facilities more efficient.

The University of Georgia could soon limit the number of foreign workers it employs, a result of the $100,000 fee imposed on some H-1B visas.

APS has long spoken of equity, but true equity must also extend to those who make learning possible.

Atlanta Public Schools is working on a plan to close some schools with low enrollment, but some parents worry about the impact on students, safety and parent involvement.

It is not yet clear if the slowdown in Georgia is an anomaly or a sign of things to come.

Atlanta Public Schools is going through the painful process of deciding which schools to close due to enrollment decline. This must be done in the best interest of children.

Through APS Forward 2040, we are charting a long-range vision to align our buildings, programs, and resources with both the students we serve today and in the decades ahead.

Georgia ranks high in college debt and low in needs-based aid it offers students. About 75% of Georgians support the state broadly offering financial aid based on need.

With people in the United States becoming increasingly polarized, our public school classrooms can be spaces of hope and possibility.