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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.
Decision to close 2 Fulton elementary schools was tough but necessary
Fulton County Schools made the tough decision in February to close Spalding Drive Elementary School in Sandy Springs and Parklane Elementary in East Point
Gender dysphoria discussion exacerbates indignities on LGBTQ youth
The gender identity battle waged by politicians increases the risk of suicide, self-harm and social withdrawal for students.
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Trump’s case for mental health grant cuts is false logic and hurts students
The Trump administration's cuts for school mental health services denies the problem, ignores the consequences and exacerbates the situation, writes Beth Collums.