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.
Mayor, APS challenge students to improve city of Atlanta through Minecraft
Mayor Andre Dickens kicked off a new challenge for students in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Mayor Andre Dickens kicked off a new challenge for students in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Atlanta Public Schools board to swear in new interim superintendent
Dr. Danielle Battle will take her oath of office and become the interim superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools Monday.
Dr. Danielle Battle will take her oath of office and become the interim superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools Monday.
Volunteer coach for Benjamin Mays HS seen punching player during game
A volunteer coach for Benjamin Mays High School is facing charges after reportedly punching one of his players.
A volunteer coach for Benjamin Mays High School is facing charges after reportedly punching one of his players.
Atlanta Public Schools to begin new speed camera program in school zones
If you're caught by one of these cameras speeding in a school zone, it's going to cost you.
If you're caught by one of these cameras speeding in a school zone, it's going to cost you.
Atlanta high school parents demand extra police presence at school football games
There's a public outcry after what authorities acknowledge were multiple brawls last Friday night inside Lakewood Stadium in southeast Atlanta.
There's a public outcry after what authorities acknowledge were multiple brawls last Friday night inside Lakewood Stadium in southeast Atlanta.
Georgia school test scores still not at pre-pandemic levels
Testing data recently released from the Georgia Department of Education shows some recovery from the pandemic learning loss. But education experts say students still have a long way to go to get back to pre-pandemic results.
Testing data recently released from the Georgia Department of Education shows some recovery from the pandemic learning loss. But education experts say students still have a long way to go to get back to pre-pandemic results.
Atlanta Public Schools to replace Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring with interim by end of August
Atlanta Public Schools says it plans to replace current superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring with an interim superintendent by the end of the month.
Atlanta Public Schools says it plans to replace current superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring with an interim superintendent by the end of the month.