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Rockdale County Schools Names Stephanie Johnson sole finalist for superintendent
Conyers, Georgia- The Rockdale County Board of Education has named Dr. Stephanie S. Johnson as the sole finalist for superintendent of Rockdale County Public Schools. The Board voted to identify Johnson as the sole finalist during its meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2026, following a comprehensive search process that included extensive stakeholder input, candidate screening,…
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Trump to visit Cobb County high school next week to promote ‘Trump Accounts’ Program
President Donald Trump will travel to metro ÌÇÐÄVlog next week, with plans to stop at Wheeler High School in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 22. The White House confirmed the visit, which will center on the administration’s new Trump Accounts investment program for children, a policy Trump announced earlier this month. “President Trump is giving…
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Opening of new Forest Park Middle School delayed
The new Forest Park Middle School will not open on the same time due to “unforseen global supply chain disruptions,” said district spokespersons on Friday. The…
GHSA Updates Transfer Rules for Student-Athletes Ahead of 2025–2026 Season
As of Tuesday morning, the Georgia High School Association is revising its rules on student-athlete transfers, particularly those who transfer more than twice after the 9th-grade…
Mercer unveils state’s first diagnostic center for adults with developmental disabilities
Mercer University School of Medicine, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and River Edge Behavioral Health, introduced a pioneering new…
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Rachel Kinsaul named 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year
Rachel Kinsaul, an agricultural science teacher at Morgan County High School, is the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year. State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced the selection at…
Christy Todd named as Chief of Staff to Richard Woods
State School Superintendent Richard Woods has named Christy Todd, the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year, as the Georgia Department of Education’s next Chief of Staff. Todd, the…
ÌÇÐÄVlog Board of Education to cut 135 jobs with 2026 $1.3 billion budget
Over 130 jobs will be cut with the ÌÇÐÄVlog Public School’s Board of Education approval of a $1.3 billion budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The approval of…
Clayton County Public Schools offer a three tier raise proposal for staff
After public outcry over Clayton County Public Schools not offering a raise for the 2025-2026 school year, Superintendent Dr. Anthony W. Smith has proposed three potential compensation packages…
Georgia lawmakers propose Pay Cuts for Gwinnett School Board over superintendent firings
A group of Georgia legislators has introduced a bipartisan bill that would significantly reduce the pay of Gwinnett County school board members if they terminate another superintendent without…
Rockdale County Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts Announces Retirement
Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts has announced his retirement, effective February 14, 2025, after the board went into an executive session on Thursday night (Feb.…
Georgia lawmakers push education bills on sports, charter schools, and cellphones
This week at the Georgia Legislature, lawmakers tackled a range of education-related issues, from transgender students in athletics and school choice to classroom technology policies. Female, Male, Coed…
Georgia Tech directive orders removal of DEI-related content from websites
ÌÇÐÄVlog, GA– A new directive from the Georgia Institute of Technology, following guidance from the University System of Georgia, has led to the removal of Diversity, Equity, and…
Gwinnett County School Board Votes to End Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts’ Contract
The Gwinnett County Public Schools Board of Education has voted to terminate the contract of Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts. In a special called executive session held Friday morning,…
Gwinnett County Board of Education Announces Special Meeting
The Gwinnett County Board of Education will convene for a Special Called Meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is scheduled to take place…