Cassidy Alexander

Cassidy Alexander covers Georgia education issues for the AJC. She previously covered education for The Daytona Beach News-Journal, and was named Florida's Outstanding New Journalist of the Year.

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Cobb removes classic Toni Morrison novel from school media centers

Cobb County school officials say Toni Morrison's landmark novel "The Bluest Eye" contains material that is not suitable to have in its media centers.

Cross Keys High, as seen on the first day of school in August 2022, is one of the schools that could see new attendance boundaries or other changes in the coming years, as the DeKalb County School District tries to address both overcrowded and underused campuses. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

DeKalb releases new options for dealing with overcrowded, underused schools

DeKalb County School District administrators are exploring options to deal with the district's student capacity issues.

Pushback against talking about Charlie Kirk troubles teachers a year after his death

Charlie Kirk's killing was a flashpoint in a larger debate over teachers' rights.

DeKalb to vote on superintendent finalist almost 1 year after Horton ousted

DeKalb County School District interim Superintendent Norman C. Sauce could soon be placed in the role permanently.

Teachers’ group: Cobb educators questioned about reactions to superintendent’s speech

It's not clear what infraction the educators may be accused of.

Fulton may hold the road map for how literacy coaches

Georgia governor race: Bottoms and Jackson say they’ll raise teacher pay

Both Georgia gubernatorial candidates want to raise teacher pay and improve literacy rates if elected.

Georgia ranks in the middle in many education categories. Is that a problem?

Georgia tends to rank in the middle on topics like academics, teacher pay and spending, but has made recent steps toward improvement.

DeKalb to pay charter schools $29.5 million in settlement

The lawsuit was first filed in 2020.

State BOE recommends suspension of entire Dublin school board

The decision now rests with Gov. Brian Kemp after state officials recommend removal over financial mismanagement.

Students leave Warner Robins High School as Houston County Sheriff's vehicles remain on the scene after a shooting on campus left one injured at the Middle Georgia school on Aug. 12, 2026, officials said. Police have a suspect in custody. (Joe Kovac/AJC)

Suspect in custody after shooting at Warner Robins High School, officials say

A 14-year-old is in custody and an injured student was taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting at Warner Robins High School.