AP African American Studies pilot course offered at metro Atlanta high school

Mr. Brown who teaches the pilot AP African-American Studies course in metro Atlanta says the yearlong class tells stories of Black contributions to the world before slavery.

Midtown High School in Atlanta evacuated over bomb threat

Students and staff at Midtown High School in Atlanta were evacuated from campus after a bomb threat was called to the school Thursday morning.

Metro Atlanta school systems set to spend millions on safety upgrades

To help give Atlanta Public Schools parents peace of mind, the system is set to spend about $2.6 million on security upgrades.

Morehouse College grad named youngest principal with Atlanta Public Schools

Dr. Dominique Merriweather initially wanted to be a corporate attorney but changed his mind after he began reading and mentoring to inner city students a few years ago.

Safety ‘top of mind’ for parents as Georgia students head back to school

Thousands of students around the metro Atlanta area will see updated safety precautions when they head back to class for the new school year.

Back-to-school giveaways support metro-Atlanta students

On Sunday, a giveaway on Northside Drive supports Atlanta Public Schools students living in Vine City, English Avenue, and Castleberry Hills neighborhoods. The giveaway is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., hosted by Dome Atlanta at 174 Northside Drive.

APS educator's Minecraft game 'Good Trouble' spreading across the globe

Minecraft and APS educator Felisa Ford wanted to do something to elevate the minds and experiences of Americans. The result is a very popular game called "Good Trouble" that is spreading around the world.

Struggling senior says he's grateful for the second chance at graduation success

Chalmers had some various academic challenges his first three years of high school and missed a lot of coursework despite his grandmother's efforts to intervene.

Loeffler, Greater Georgia question fairness in APS voter registration events

Former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler said her voter registration and engagement group is not being allowed to hold an event at one Atlanta high school, while an organization founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams is.

City of Atlanta and Decatur schools end mask mandates

Starting Tuesday, students and staff in both Atlanta and Decatur schools will be able to head into their classrooms without wearing a mandatory mask.

Atlanta middle school locked down in response to social media threat

An Atlanta Public Schools spokesperson said Sutton Middle School staff was on lockdown on Tuesday after a student made an alleged threat against the school on social media.

Kirkwood residents concerned about future schools use as Atlanta Public Schools grows

The Kirkwood Neighborhood Organization, KNO, has some ideas that board members said won't solve everything, but could make a difference if overcrowding becomes more prevalent.