Atlanta Public Schools students recognized at special event

The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Board of Education held its annual Student Recognition Event last night at the Georgia State Convocation Center on Capitol Avenue.

Top public high schools in Georgia, according to U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of Best High Schools in the nation, including data on nearly 25,000 public high schools across 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Sylvan Middle School evacuated after receiving bomb threat

Students and staff at Sylvan Middle School near Campbellton Road and Sylvan Road SW were evacuated on Thursday afternoon because of a bomb threat.

Atlanta Board of Education extending search for next superintendent

After what it calls "careful thought and consideration," the Atlanta Board of Education will extend its search for its next superintendent.

Washington HS staff member placed on administrative leave, Atlanta school district says

Atlanta Public Schools says it is investigating an allegation of an inappropriate relationship between a staff member and a student at Booker T. Washington High School.

March Summits aim to change Mays High's reputation, student outlook

An event at Benjamin E. Mays High School on Thursday aimed to show students that violence does not have to have a place in their future.

Atlanta Public Schools students receive free eye care

Ophthalmologists and Atlanta Public Schools leaders say the free glasses and vision screenings could clear up more than just eyesight.

Student wanted for shooting at Atlanta's Mays High School arrested

The student wanted for the shooting of 4 other students at Atlanta's Benjamin E. Mays High School in southwest Atlanta on Feb. 14 has turned himself in.

Student taken to hospital after fight at Maynard Jackson High School

Officials with Atlanta Public Schools say a student had to be taken to the hospital as the result of a fight outside Maynard Jackson High School.

Arson at construction site linked to Atlanta training center protests, officials say

Atlanta police are investigating a fire that damaged multiple construction vehicles at a site close to planned location for the city's controversial public safety training center.

Meet Joe Freeman: Atlanta school teacher's heartwarming mentorship

An Atlanta Public Schools teacher, who has been featured on a national talk show, has mentored a Virginia boy for more than a year, proving a positive impact has no bounds.

Would your HS student cheat on a test if no teacher was present?

In the wake of the pandemic, more metro high schools turned to remote learning to help students catch up on missing credits so they could graduate.But a teacher and longtime critic of how school districts use online credit recovery classes discovered what he believes is proof of how easily those students can cheat on tests.