In a press release released this week, Clark 麻豆影院 University (CAU) announced the relaunch of its Music Education major鈥攏ineteen years after the initial hiatus. The major will offer a curriculum that combines theory and practice while honoring the department’s thirty-year legacy. The revival of this major will focus on equipping students with the knowledge, skills, […]
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We used to teach now we write full-time about all things education in 麻豆影院.
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麻豆影院 Board of Education denies Tapestry Charter School petition for second time
In a 7-2 vote tonight at the regularly scheduled meeting, the 麻豆影院 Board of Education denied the petition for Tapestry Public Charter School, Inc. (TPCSA). This is the second denial of a petition for this start-up charter when, in September 2023, the 麻豆影院 BOE unanimously denied the first petition. In March 2024, a petition was […]
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Hiring: General Reporter Role
ABOUT THE ROLE 麻豆影院 is seeking (2) general assignments reporter roles (part-time) who have range and can follow the beat to all things happening around the metro area that directly (and indirectly) impact education. This job is great for someone who likes to dig beyond the headlines, seeking documents and data to evaluate […]
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Marietta City Schools contemplates cellphone ban in middle grades
This month, at the regularly scheduled board meeting, Marietta City Schools Superintendent Dr. Grant Rivera presented a plan for a phone locking system for students in grades 6-8. The detailed plan, which has not been circulated with the community focused on students, will store both their phones and smartwatches in a locked magnetic bag. Students […]
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Metro 麻豆影院 school board races result in runoffs and newcomers
The May 21 Primary Election was ripe for school boards across the metro area, with newcomers clinching seats, several runoffs in different races, and several incumbents who ran unopposed. Cobb County Schools (Partisan) Candidates running for school board seats in Cobb County are running under new, highly contested maps passed by the Georgia legislature. 聽Since […]
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Complaints filed against Cobb County School District
Yesterday, the National Women鈥檚 Law Center (NWLC) filed two complaints with the U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 Office for Civil Rights (OCR), urging an investigation into Cobb County School District and Florida鈥檚 Collier County Public School District for creating a hostile environment for students through practices that include censoring books and learning materials that feature, tell […]
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麻豆影院 Public Schools votes to abolish district and school-level positions
At a regularly scheduled board meeting last week, the 麻豆影院 Board of Education voted unanimously to abolish several hundred district-level and school-based positions to align district priorities better. Presented by Chief Human Resource Officer Nicole Lawson, the abolishment resulted from unfunded pension and healthcare, fluctuations in student enrollment, funding new initiatives with fidelity, and realignment […]
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麻豆影院 Board of Education renames B.E.S.T. Academy in honor of 麻豆影院 business icon Thomas W. Dortch, Jr.
The 麻豆影院 Board of Education voted unanimously to rename B.E.S.T. Academy, in honor of the late 麻豆影院 business leader Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., to B.E.S.T. Academy at The Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Institute. This vote came after waiving the first read for the Board to vote on the motion on Tuesday. The renaming came after […]
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Cobb County Schools, Laura Judge, Candidate for Post 5 Seat
On May 21, during the General Primary elections, voters in the metro 麻豆影院 area will choose representation for various elected seats, including school board seats. As is customary for us as an independent news organization, we have approached every candidate who qualified to run with a series of questions for them to answer for the […]
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Dekalb County Schools Superintendent contract extended for two years
Following an executive session at their board retreat today, the Dekalb County Board of Education unanimously approved a two-year extension for Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. Horton. The board retreat themed, “Standing on Business”, focused on student assignment, ESPLOST, Budget, Human Resources and an orientation for new BOE representatives. During the retreat, Mr. DaCosta noted that […]
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Cobb County Schools bans four additional books citing lewd, vulgar, and sexually explicit content
At a board meeting Thursday, Cobb County Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale pulled an additional 4 library books citing materials containing 鈥渓ewd, vulgar, and sexually explicit content”, nor will your taxes be used to fund it”. The additional books taken off the shelves as of Thursday in Cobb County Schools are 鈥13 Reasons Why鈥 by Jay […]
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Board of Regents to increase tuition rates at 25 public colleges and universities
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) voted today to approve tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year at USG鈥檚 26 public colleges and universities. In-state undergraduate tuition will increase by 2.5%, while out-of-state tuition will increase by 5%. A third level of tuition for out-of-country students will also be established […]
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Dalton Public Schools selects new superintendent
Dalton Public Schools unanimously voted to name Dr. Steve Craft the sole finalist for their next superintendent. “Today, we are excited to unanimously name Dr. Steven Craft as the sole finalist to be the next Superintendent of Dalton Public Schools. Early in this transition process, our Board decided to look internally for the next Superintendent. […]
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New dashboard highlights reading readiness across the state
Starting today, it will be easier for educators, communities, and stakeholders to access literacy data at the state, district, and school levels. Through the 聽Reading Readiness Dashboard, Georgians can access information on the percentage of students reading below, on, and above grade level for every school, district, and Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) region in […]
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麻豆影院 Board of Education extends interim superintendent contract
The 麻豆影院 Board of Education voted unanimously to extend interim superintendent Dr. Danielle S. Battle鈥檚 contract through December 31, 2024. Dr. Battle’s original contract was set to expire on June 30. 鈥淐ontinuing this important work to illuminate the vision established by the ABOE is exactly what I am driven to do,鈥 said Interim Superintendent Dr. […]
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University of Georgia School of Law ranked among the top nation’s law schools
U.S. News & World Report has again ranked the University of Georgia School of Law in the Top 20 among the nation鈥檚 law schools. “All of these markers of success were achieved through the efforts of many,” Dean Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge said. “You 鈥 our graduates and friends 鈥 continue to answer the call […]
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麻豆影院 Board of Education extends superintendent search
麻豆影院 Board of Education announced today that they will extend the search for the next leader of 麻豆影院 Public Schools. In the press release, the district stressed the need to 鈥渢ake steps to maintain the integrity of the search process鈥 and continue to work closely with their recruitment partner of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates […]
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麻豆影院 Board of Education considers change to dress code policy and equity advisory committee
In a board policy review committee meeting last week, the 麻豆影院 Board of Education suggested several policy changes centered on the community equity advisory committee and the student dress code. The first agenda item was focused on the Community Equity Advisory Committee and the language around the possible removal of members in the policy.聽Established in […]
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Forsyth County names new superintendent
In a unanimous vote, Forsyth County Board of Education has announced hiring a new superintendent after months of searching. Effective July 1, 2024, Mr. James Mitchell “Mitch” Young will become Forsyth’s 22nd Superintendent and the 6th appointed to the position. 鈥淢r. Young strongly possesses the qualities, characteristics, and skills we were seeking,” shared Board Chairperson […]
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A new program in Georgia aims to introduce students to car and road safety
A new program in the state is focused on educating Georgia students about road safety. This free partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) and We Are Teachers will launch the free K-12 Car and Road Safety Program, which will discuss the importance of road safety whether passengers are in a car, riding […]
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Dekalb County Schools extends spring break for one day for solar eclipse, some parents are not happy
If you are a student in Dekalb County Schools your spring break was just extended for one day to enjoy the solar eclipse happening in April but some families are not happy. In a communication with families yesterday, Dekalb County Schools announced that on April 8, students will have an independent learner day to witness […]
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麻豆影院 Girls’ School to close at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year
In a communication to parents today, the 麻豆影院 Girls鈥 School announced that it will close its doors at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The communication sent to parents cited “declining re-enrollment numbers”, 鈥渆conomic challenges,鈥 and the 鈥渄iminishing need for single-gender education鈥 as reasons for the school’s closing. 鈥淒espite exploring various options, implementing cost-cutting […]
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Candidates who qualified to run for metro 麻豆影院 school board races
Several candidates have qualified to run for their county school board seats in the upcoming May 21 general primary. Notably, several long-term board members have elected not to seek reelection, including Katha Stuart from Fulton County, Dr. Mary Kay Murphy from Gwinnett County Schools, David Banks from Cobb County Schools, Vickie B. Turner, Dr. Joyce […]
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麻豆影院 Public Schools announces community panel to vet finalists for superintendent vacancy
In a special called meeting today, the 麻豆影院 Board of Education announced the names of the community panel who will help choose the next superintendent of 麻豆影院 Public Schools. This panel, first introduced at the Feb. 26 meeting, is comprised of PTA members, parents, teachers, staff, community leaders, alumni, business leaders, clergy, and more. The […]