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.
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.
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.
Atlanta educators frustrated by $1K bonus miscommunication
Some educators with Atlanta Public School say they feel tricked by the school district.
Some educators with Atlanta Public School say they feel tricked by the school district.
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.
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.
Cobb County School District added to list of schools under investigation for discrimination
The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and the Cobb County School District are currently under investigation for alleged discrimination
The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and the Cobb County School District are currently under investigation for alleged discrimination
Live Results: 2023 municipal runoff elections in metro Atlanta
The polls have closed and results are being counted in several municipal elections across metro Atlanta.
The polls have closed and results are being counted in several municipal elections across metro Atlanta.
Atlanta Public Schools: Expect delays to Tuesday afternoon bus service at some schools
Some students in Atlanta Public Schools could face delays getting home due to the tribute service to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Some students in Atlanta Public Schools could face delays getting home due to the tribute service to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Atlanta Public Schools names Taylor Richardson Teacher of the Year 2023
There are 87 Atlanta public schools and more than 4,000 teachers, so being selected as the district's teacher of the year is no easy feat. This year's award winner spoke more about her colleagues than herself.
There are 87 Atlanta public schools and more than 4,000 teachers, so being selected as the district's teacher of the year is no easy feat. This year's award winner spoke more about her colleagues than herself.
APS, police investigating teacher accused of slapping 7 year-old student with autism
A metro Atlanta mom wants answers after she says her 7-year-old son, who has autism, was slapped by his teacher last week. Now, officials with Atlanta Public Schools are investigating the incident.
A metro Atlanta mom wants answers after she says her 7-year-old son, who has autism, was slapped by his teacher last week. Now, officials with Atlanta Public Schools are investigating the incident.
More school counselors needed post-Pandemic, APS offers signing bonus
Since Monday, school counselors have been on site at Marietta Middle school to help students cope with the shooting death of their 25-year-old science teacher, Jason Ogbomoh. The community has been devastated, leaving students in an even greater need of psychological help.
Since Monday, school counselors have been on site at Marietta Middle school to help students cope with the shooting death of their 25-year-old science teacher, Jason Ogbomoh. The community has been devastated, leaving students in an even greater need of psychological help.
Arrest made after driver leads high-speed chase, colliding with Atlanta school bus near Greenbriar Mall
A driver who refused to pull over during a traffic stop crashed into an Atlanta Public Schools (APS) bus carrying students from Fickett Elementary School near Greenbriar Mall Monday afternoon, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. One arrest has been made.
A driver who refused to pull over during a traffic stop crashed into an Atlanta Public Schools (APS) bus carrying students from Fickett Elementary School near Greenbriar Mall Monday afternoon, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. One arrest has been made.
Atlanta Public Schools becomes a 'No Place for Hate' zone
For the eighth year in a row, the Anti-Defamation League has awarded Atlanta Public Schools a "No Place for Hate" designation. That means the school has gone above and beyond to make sure students of all backgrounds and perspectives feel valued.
For the eighth year in a row, the Anti-Defamation League has awarded Atlanta Public Schools a "No Place for Hate" designation. That means the school has gone above and beyond to make sure students of all backgrounds and perspectives feel valued.
Some teachers vow not to comply with new APS 'no zeros' grading policy
The opposition to a change in how Atlanta teachers are supposed to grade their students is not abating. In fact, some teachers vow they will not comply.
The opposition to a change in how Atlanta teachers are supposed to grade their students is not abating. In fact, some teachers vow they will not comply.
Controversial grading policy change at Atlanta schools has parents sounding off
Parents of public school students in Atlanta are criticizing a new grading policy, calling it grade inflation.
Parents of public school students in Atlanta are criticizing a new grading policy, calling it grade inflation.
No more zeros: Atlanta Public Schools to make changes to grading system
Does Atlanta Public Schools' new grading system encourage laziness in students? The new policy is being met with a lot of opposition.
Does Atlanta Public Schools' new grading system encourage laziness in students? The new policy is being met with a lot of opposition.
Bomb threat forces B.E.S.T. Academy students to be bused from campus
Students at B.E.S.T. Academy or Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy have been evacuated due to a reported bomb threat.
Students at B.E.S.T. Academy or Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy have been evacuated due to a reported bomb threat.
9-year-old hit by car as she got off school bus in southeast Atlanta
A young child was struck by a car while getting off a bus about a mile from the southeast Atlanta school she attends on Wednesday afternoon.
A young child was struck by a car while getting off a bus about a mile from the southeast Atlanta school she attends on Wednesday afternoon.
How police were able to track the 13-year-old girl who was subject of an Amber Alert
A missing 13-year-old Atlanta girl is safe, but the search is still on for the 16-year-old boy that she was with.
A missing 13-year-old Atlanta girl is safe, but the search is still on for the 16-year-old boy that she was with.
Atlanta Public Schools to begin ticketing speeders in some school zones Monday
Metro Atlanta drivers can expect a ticket in the mail if newly-installed speed cameras clock them going over 25 miles per hour in some Atlanta Public School zones.
Metro Atlanta drivers can expect a ticket in the mail if newly-installed speed cameras clock them going over 25 miles per hour in some Atlanta Public School zones.
Former APS superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring joining US Department of Education
Former Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring has been tapped for a role in the White House.
Former Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring has been tapped for a role in the White House.