Education

Gwinnett, like many Georgia school districts, is facing challenges in academic performance, school safety, retaining staff and the role of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Atlantans need to know that under-enrolled schools are not state-funded at the same level as schools nearer capacity. This means APS has to spend even more to close the gap.

The tentative plan would be to tear down most of the existing school.

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.