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Kids behind in grade level aren’t sick, so stop ‘diagnosing’ and ‘treating’
Build on kids' strengths rather than using medical language and techniques to work with students who are developing on a slower timetable.
This shouldn’t be a fight. Improving Cobb school crosswalk should be easy.
After a child was injured in a school zone, Cobb County parents are calling for urgent crosswalk safety upgrades.
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5 steps Georgia lawmakers can take to prevent mass shootings in schools
It’s time to stop blaming mental health and start focusing on start focusing on scientific research.
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The secret to a successful kid: Managing their expectations and ours
The secret to a successful child may be as simple as self-regulation and learning self-control.
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Making Atlanta Public Schools the best place to be a teacher
Six-figure salaries are just one way to recruit and retain educators. The APS superintendent has five more ways.
Library of Congress must be protected from political interference
World's largest library holds important histories, including educational documents from the state of Georgia.
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Have you heard the (good) news about Atlanta Public Schools?
This school year was the first for APS Superintendent Bryan Johnson. In that time, he has presided over meaningful gains.
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Parents, we’ve made it through May. We’ve earned a victory lap.
Summer break is right around the corner and we’ll all get a change of pace that might not be any easier, but will be at least different than the end of school year busyness.
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Bright spots in Georgia schools show what is possible
In Georgia, schools in high-poverty communities are disrupting trends and achieving noteworthy student outcomes. Their success provides a blueprint for other schools.
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Fulton County Schools making poor decisions in face of financial challenges
FCS plans to dip into reserves this year and tighten their belt for the long haul. But look more closely: The district’s biggest decisions don’t match its financial rhetoric.