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.
Students across metro Atlanta head back to school for 1st day of classes
Tens of thousands of kids across metro Atlanta will head back to class for the start of the new school year.
Tens of thousands of kids across metro Atlanta will head back to class for the start of the new school year.
K-9s, gang officers added to Atlanta Public Schools' police force
The district says it has made upgrades to safety and security.
The district says it has made upgrades to safety and security.
Back-to-school fairs and events in metro Atlanta | 2023
Here's a list of some back-to-school fairs and events happening for the 2023-24 school year in metro Atlanta.
Here's a list of some back-to-school fairs and events happening for the 2023-24 school year in metro Atlanta.
After COVID hiatus, Atlanta plans to begin repaving efforts in earnest
The city of Atlanta is set to play catchup to resurface roads all over the city.
The city of Atlanta is set to play catchup to resurface roads all over the city.
Atlanta Board of Education looking for firm to hire superintendent
The Atlanta Board of Education has announced they have initiated a search for a firm to find a new superintendent for the Atlanta Public Schools district.
The Atlanta Board of Education has announced they have initiated a search for a firm to find a new superintendent for the Atlanta Public Schools district.
Atlanta's Academic Recovery Academy boosts student success
It's been three years since the pandemic put everything on pause and caused a nationwide learning loss. Now, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) says student scores are showing signs of improvement.
It's been three years since the pandemic put everything on pause and caused a nationwide learning loss. Now, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) says student scores are showing signs of improvement.
School board will not renew Atlanta Public Schools superintendent contract
Atlanta Public Schools announced Friday that it will not renew its contract with current superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring.
Atlanta Public Schools announced Friday that it will not renew its contract with current superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring.
16-year-old killed in overnight shooting at unauthorized graduation party identified
A 16-year-old girl is dead and a 16-year-old boy is being treated after being shot near Benjamin E Mays High School in southwest Atlanta around 2:30 a.m.
A 16-year-old girl is dead and a 16-year-old boy is being treated after being shot near Benjamin E Mays High School in southwest Atlanta around 2:30 a.m.
Is Beecher Hills Elementary where valedictorians get their start?
For years, Beecher has created a reputation as a "birthplace" for valedictorians. Several former students have earned that title, salutatorian or had the top SAT score at their high school.
For years, Beecher has created a reputation as a "birthplace" for valedictorians. Several former students have earned that title, salutatorian or had the top SAT score at their high school.
Metro Atlanta schools granted millions for electric buses
In all, 15 Georgia school districts will get nearly $51 million to buy electric school buses.
In all, 15 Georgia school districts will get nearly $51 million to buy electric school buses.
Student resource center re-named in honor of popular Atlanta restaurateur Derrick Hayes
A resource center for students in metro Atlanta has been given a new name after a generous donation from one of the city's most well-known names on the Atlanta restaurant scene.
A resource center for students in metro Atlanta has been given a new name after a generous donation from one of the city's most well-known names on the Atlanta restaurant scene.
Atlanta Public Schools drops plan to rezone Midtown students
Atlanta Public Schools has announced that it has dropped its plan to rezone more than 200 students in Midtown Atlanta to other schools due to overcrowding.
Atlanta Public Schools has announced that it has dropped its plan to rezone more than 200 students in Midtown Atlanta to other schools due to overcrowding.
With spring break approaching, Atlanta schools hold event to prevent violence
School leaders say higher rates of violence tend to happen when students are on extended breaks from school. And with spring break getting, APS wants to do what anything can to stop acts of violence.
School leaders say higher rates of violence tend to happen when students are on extended breaks from school. And with spring break getting, APS wants to do what anything can to stop acts of violence.