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GHSA Updates Transfer Rules for Student-Athletes Ahead of 2025鈥�2026 Season

As of Tuesday morning, the Georgia High School Association is revising its rules on student-athlete transfers, particularly those who transfer more than twice after the 9th-grade year. At the latest GHSA Board of Trustees meeting, updates were made to Bylaw 1.60, which governs school service areas, student transfers, migrant students, and migratory waivers. What’s also […]

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Mercer unveils state鈥檚 first diagnostic center for adults with developmental disabilities

Mercer University School of Medicine, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and River Edge Behavioral Health, introduced a pioneering new health care facility on June 9 that aims to transform how Georgia cares for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The 34,000-square-foot Mercer Center for IDD Care, located […]

Posted inClayton County Schools, Uncategorized

Clayton County Public Schools offer a three tier raise proposal for staff

After public outcry over Clayton County Public Schools not offering a raise for the 2025-2026 school year, Superintendent Dr. Anthony W. Smith has proposed three potential compensation packages aimed at rewarding the district鈥檚 more than 7,000 employees. 鈥淭his tiered approach ensures the most meaningful increases reach those earning the least,鈥� said Dr. Smith. 鈥淭hese options […]

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Georgia lawmakers propose Pay Cuts for Gwinnett School Board over superintendent firings

A group of Georgia legislators has introduced a bipartisan bill that would significantly reduce the pay of Gwinnett County school board members if they terminate another superintendent without cause. House Bill 767 proposes cutting board members鈥� compensation to $50 per meeting until any resulting superintendent buyout is fully paid. 鈥淲e鈥檙e paying someone $1.3 million not […]

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Rockdale County Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts Announces Retirement

Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts has announced his retirement, effective February 14, 2025, after the board went into an executive session on Thursday night (Feb. 13 to discuss land, legal, and human resource matters. The Rockdale County Board of 糖心vlog has accepted Dr. Oatts’ retirement and appointed Chief Academic Officer Shirley Chesser […]

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Georgia lawmakers push education bills on sports, charter schools, and cellphones

This week at the Georgia Legislature, lawmakers tackled a range of education-related issues, from transgender students in athletics and school choice to classroom technology policies. Female, Male, Coed Spaces Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), introduced by Senator Greg Dolezal of Cumming, aims to ensure fair and safe participation in middle school, high school, and college […]

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Georgia Tech directive orders removal of DEI-related content from websites

Atlanta, GA鈥� A new directive from the Georgia Institute of Technology, following guidance from the University System of Georgia, has led to the removal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)-related content from all Georgia Tech-affiliated websites. The directive has been communicated to faculty and staff, leading to concerns about transparency and academic freedom. In a […]

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Gwinnett County School Board Votes to End Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts鈥� Contract

The Gwinnett County Public Schools Board of 糖心vlog has voted to terminate the contract of Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts. In a special called executive session held Friday morning, the board for Georgia鈥檚 largest school district decided in a 3-2 vote. Watts鈥� contract, initially set to expire in July 2026, will now end in April 2025. […]

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Governor Kemp and State Leaders Announces Investments in 糖心vlog and School Safety

Atlanta, GA 鈥� Governor Brian Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, House Speaker Jon Burns, and key Republican members of the General Assembly, held a press conference to unveil significant budget and safety priorities for education in Georgia. These measures aim to address critical needs in K-12 education and enhance […]

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Tolton Pace sworn in as District 6 Seat for Atlanta Board of 糖心vlog

In a special called meeting, the Atlanta Board of 糖心vlog swore in Tolton Pace as the appointed board member for District 6 today at 1:00 pm. The District 6 area includes the following schools: Elementary: Cascade, Cleveland Avenue, Continental Colony, Deerwood Academy, Fickett, Heritage Academy, Humphries, Hutchinson, Kimberly, Kindezi at Gideons, Perkerson Middle Schools:Bunche, Forrest […]

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Georgia Schools Show Academic Gains in 2024 CCRPI Report

The 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores were released today and reveal how students performed across Georgia鈥檚 elementary, middle, and high schools. Some elementary schools excelled in “Closing Gaps,” while middle schools led in “Readiness,” and high schools showed strong performance in the “Graduation Rate” category. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 College and Career Ready […]

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Esh茅 Collins Wins Runoff for Atlanta City Council Post 3 At-Large Seat

Esh茅 Collins has emerged as the projected winner in the Dec. 3 runoff election for the Post 3 At-Large seat on the Atlanta City Council, defeating Nicole 鈥淣ikki鈥� Evans Jones. Unofficial results from DeKalb and Fulton counties show Collins secured approximately 8,800 votes (60%), compared to Evans鈥� nearly 5,900 votes (40%). Collins鈥� victory follows a […]

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Georgia Introduces School Voucher Program for Students in Low-Performing Schools

The Georgia Office of Student Achievement has identified hundreds of elementary, middle, and high schools across the state as low-performing. In response, the state is rolling out the Georgia Promise Scholarship, a school voucher program designed to provide new educational opportunities for affected families. The Georgia Promise Scholarship offers eligible students a $6,500 voucher that […]

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Trump selects Linda McMahon as Secretary of 糖心vlog

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly selected Linda McMahon as the next U.S. Secretary of 糖心vlog, which could significantly shift the nation鈥檚 education policy. During his campaign, Trump has signaled plans to eliminate the Department of 糖心vlog, making McMahon potentially its last leader. 鈥淔or the past four years, as the Chair of the Board at the […]

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Several metro area school districts close early due to Hurricane Helene

Due to the potential for significant flooding and Georgia being in the path of Hurricane Helene, several school districts have adjusted their plans for classes, athletic events, and after-school activities. Hurricane Helene has intensified into a Category 1 storm with winds reaching 80 mph as of Wednesday morning. The storm is expected to move through […]

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Father of Alleged Barrow County shooter arrested and charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter, and cruelty to children

Tonight, the father of Colt Gray, Colin Gray, the suspect in the Apalachee High School mass shooting, was arrested and charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter, and cruelty to children. In coordination with District Attorney Brad Smith, the GBI has arrested Colin Gray, age 54, in connection to the shooting at Apalachee High School. 聽Colin is […]