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.

Latest from Cassidy Alexander

‘On the rise’: Metro Atlanta schools celebrate gains on state math exams

Atlanta Public Schools' students' improvement on the math, social studies and science exams this year outpaced the state’s improvement rate.

8th graders’ math scores dip on Georgia test. See your school’s score.

Many Georgia students are not reaching proficiency in math and social studies on state-administered test results.

Ex-DeKalb superintendent indicted on charges related to family dispute

Devon Horton faces one felony and two misdemeanor charges after an alleged physical dispute with his wife, according to a grand jury indictment this week.

What’s new in Georgia schools? Screen time limits, tuition hike and more.

The 2026-2027 school year is starting this week, with new leaders, new rules, new schools and new payment plans.

A.M. ATL: Zero to $1,000

A.M. ATL: To the moon and back

A.M. ATL: Show your work

A.M. ATL: Jail bonds here

Feds investigating 3 Ga. school systems for handling of sexual misconduct cases

Three Georgia school districts are reportedly under federal investigation for the handling of employee sexual misconduct complaints.

DeKalb parents find holes in school closure proposals

Leadership turnover in metro Atlanta contributed to school sales tax snafu

A paperwork error means the DeKalb County School District collected more than its fair share of sales tax funds.