Martha Dalton

Martha Dalton is a journalist for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution writing about education and the Atlanta Public Schools system. Martha was previously a senior education reporter at WABE, Atlanta’s NPR affiliate, where she was a reporter, producer and host. Outside of the education beat, she has also covered immigration, politics and transportation.

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Georgia Election - Schools Superintendent

A 3-term incumbent faces a political newcomer in the school superintendent race

Republican incumbent Richard Woods is facing a challenge from Democrat Lydia Powell in the race for Georgia school superintendent.

Atlanta Public Schools to hold town hall on classroom screen time

Atlanta Public Schools is considering a plan to limit screen time in classrooms.

Fulton offers tuition-based enrollment to out-of-district students

Fulton County is looking for ways to boost enrollment and increase funding by allowing students who live outside its borders to enroll in four of its schools.

Spelman’s new president has some thoughts on AI

Spelman College’s new president, Ayanna Howard, is an expert in robotics and AI.

Spelman announces robotics, AI expert as college’s next president

Spelman College announces engineering educator Ayanna Howard will be the next president of the all-female Atlanta HBCU.

Here are 8 takeaways from Monday’s candidate debates in Georgia’s runoff election

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones faced off against an empty lectern as his Republican opponent for Georgia governor skipped Monday's Atlanta Press Club debate.

Decatur school board agrees to third-party investigation of district

The move comes after an increasing public push for answers and transparency from City Schools of Decatur.

Decatur early learning center vote sparks fireworks

Decatur residents call for independent investigation of school district

Decatur residents have planned a rally Thursday in part to demand a full independent investigation into the school district's financial practices and expenditures.

Incumbent Woods appears headed to runoff in Georgia school superintendent race

Democrat Lydia Powell leads her party in the Georgia school superintendent primary while the GOP contest appears headed to a runoff including incumbent Richard Woods.

DeKalb school bus drivers’ concerns: raises, retirement, respect

DeKalb high school student shot at bus stop, police say

The Stone Mountain High School student suffered minor injuries, a DeKalb police spokesperson said.