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Many low-income schools on DeKalb’s list of possible closures

Some high-performing schools could also face closure, according to an AJC analysis of state data.

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DeKalb is starting to meet about school closures. Here’s how to weigh in.

Both virtual and in-person meetings begin Monday.

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5 things students should do if they receive multiple college acceptances

Unsure how to pick a college after multiple acceptances? Here are practical steps to make a confident choice before Decision Day.

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Opening doors for Georgia’s foster youth through technical education

The Fostering Success Act is helping students pay their college education, but it needs the community’s support.

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U.S. border patrol sparks protest at Georgia college career fairs

The presence of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at career fairs has triggered criticism and some protests at Georgia college campuses.

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School board member accuses parent of Apalachee shooting victim of retaliation

Barrow County Board of Education member Beverly Kelley was formally censured by the board.

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Progress and preservation: Safeguarding the spirit of a Georgia college town

Johnny B’s in Dahlonega is a beloved bar that should be saved. The property owners should reconsider any plans to sell it to the University of North Georgia.

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Canadian school shooting provides a painful lesson in cyberbullying

Modern youth bullying is quiet bullying and it comes mainly in two forms: cyberbullying and relational bullying.

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered by Atlanta HBCUs

The civil rights icon, an HBCU alum himself, had ties to HBCUs in the Peach State.

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Sushi, Lowcountry boil, spicy pasta: AJC’s food critic reviews Fulton school lunches

The AJC’s restaurant critic tried 10 new lunch options from Fulton County Schools alongside students at the Student Choice Food Challenge.

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While some debate education’s decline, a new model is quietly pulling ahead

The metro Atlanta districts pulling ahead share a common architecture: stability first.

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Savannah teacher killed after Guatemalan driver flees ICE traffic stop

A motorist fleeing from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents collided with another car Monday morning in Savannah, Georgia, killing a local schoolteacher.

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Could these proposals shore up Georgia’s teacher workforce? Lawmakers hope so.

Legislators have debated how to attract and retain good teachers for years.

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Building brilliance: How a new HBCU initiative is reimagining impact

With grants, training and expert support, the HBCU Brilliance Initiative aims to expand the impact and sustainability of Georgia’s HBCUs.

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See the valentines metro Atlanta students wrote to veterans

The seventh annual event distributed 1,700 cards to veterans.

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Declining enrollment resulting in more school closures across the nation

Some school districts say enrollment began to decline significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Parents wonder if they should leave DeKalb in face of possible school closures

After the district announced more than two dozen potential school closures, DeKalb families are wondering what's next.

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DoorDash driver killed in ‘domestic’ shooting outside Palmetto Elementary

The suspect in the killing, identified as Christopher Ates, 39, was taken into custody by Houston County Sheriff’s Office deputies, officials there said Wednesday.

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FAQ: When will DeKalb make a decision on school closures?

DeKalb County could close dozens of schools in the coming years. Here's what to know.

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Empty seats are not neutral. They cost our students.

The DeKalb County School District is built to educate about 110,000 students but serves just under 92,000 today. When buildings are underused, resources are spread thin.