Atlanta Board of Education extending search for next superintendent
After what it calls "careful thought and consideration," the Atlanta Board of Education will extend its search for its next superintendent.
MARTA expansion: Atlanta Mayor Dickens announces new stations, more during speech
Mayor Andre Dickens will lay out his top priorities for Atlanta in the upcoming years at the annual State of the City Address.
Washington HS staff member placed on administrative leave, Atlanta school district says
Atlanta Public Schools says it is investigating an allegation of an inappropriate relationship between a staff member and a student at Booker T. Washington High School.
March Summits aim to change Mays High's reputation, student outlook
An event at Benjamin E. Mays High School on Thursday aimed to show students that violence does not have to have a place in their future.
Atlanta Public Schools students receive free eye care
Ophthalmologists and Atlanta Public Schools leaders say the free glasses and vision screenings could clear up more than just eyesight.
APS superintendent search: Advisory panel named to aid in selection
Atlanta Public Schools has given their timeline for permanently filling the superintendent’s post.
Student wanted for shooting at Atlanta's Mays High School arrested
The student wanted for the shooting of 4 other students at Atlanta's Benjamin E. Mays High School in southwest Atlanta on Feb. 14 has turned himself in.
Mays High School shooting: Lawmakers split on gun control measures, tougher penalties
Several school shootings in metro Atlanta have prompted state and local lawmakers to react and renew the debate over youth gun violence.
Student taken to hospital after fight at Maynard Jackson High School
Officials with Atlanta Public Schools say a student had to be taken to the hospital as the result of a fight outside Maynard Jackson High School.
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.
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.
Atlanta educators frustrated by $1K bonus miscommunication
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.