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.
Gun-wielding mother charged after shooting involving APS officer at Booker T. Washington High School
Atlanta Public Schools Police, Atlanta Police, and the GBI are investigating.
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.
Reported overdoses at Carver Early College High School
Several students at an Atlanta high school were taken to the hospital on Monday.
Atlanta Public Schools honors the late Rep. John Lewis with new community service center
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at John Lewis Invictus Academy for a new community service center.
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.
Activists call on Fulton County DA to oppose prison time for APS educator
Dana Evans is one of 11 educators with the Atlanta Public Schools convicted in a highly-publicized cheating scandal back in 2015.
Douglass High School pivots to online classes after small fire, officials say
School officials say students and educators at Frederick Douglass High School will be pivoting to virtual learning on Friday after a small fire forced the school to evacuate and damaged a portion of the school.
Atlanta Public Schools launches site for district’s COVID-related information
Atlanta Public Schools recently launched a new website with COVID-19 information.
Atlanta Public Schools details plans for return to in-person learning
Atlanta Public Schools is moving forward with plans to reopen schools for in-person learning beginning on January 10.
Atlanta Public Schools offering COVID tests to employees, students
Atlanta Public Schools plan to return to in-person learning next week and are offering COVID-19 testing for employees and students this Thursday and Friday.
Nationwide TikTok challenge has Atlanta Public Schools taking heightened precautions
Atlanta Public Schools says it is taking heightened precautions over a nationwide TikTok challenge.
Businessman gifts Christmas shopping spree to 6 Atlanta families
A local businessman gave six Atlanta families a $500 shopping spree to help with Christmas presents this year.
Atlanta Public Schools hopes to lift mask mandate in February
The APS board decided in a vote Monday that they would consider lifting the mask mandate if the data and science would allow it.
Man arrested for threatening school administrator, officials say
Police arrested 29-year-old Tyron Williams was charged with one count of terroristic threats and one count of harassing communications.
Atlanta Public Schools responds to alleged social media threat
North Atlanta High School responded to an online threat written by someone claiming to be a student. Atlanta Public Schools said, while there were two altercations at the school last week, there is no indication of a viable threat.
APS superintendent praises district's efforts during pandemic
Atlanta Public Schools superintendent has applauded the school district's efforts to keep students safe and on top of their game amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.