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Atlanta Board of Education officially approves hiring of new superintendent
The Atlanta Board of Education voted unanimously on Monday to approve the selection of Dr. Bryan Johnson as the next superintendent for Atlanta Public Schools. Dr. Johnson’s first official day on the job will be Aug. 5. Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Battle will support him in the transition. “This is an exciting day for APS […] The post Atlanta Board of Education officially approves hiring of new superintendent appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Fentanyl caused death of 15-year-old Dunwoody High School student, ME says
DUNWOODY, Ga. - The official autopsy report is shedding more light on what happened to the 15-year-old Dunwoody High School student who died unexpectedly in early May. Mia Dieguez suffered a "medical emergency" on the school's campus shortly before 1 p.m. May 6. According to the autopsy report, the teenager...
SkillsUSA Atlanta conference molds students for high-demand trade careers
On a late June afternoon, a sea of teenagers wearing white hard hats hammer nails into wooden two-by-four planks to see who can build the better mini house at the Georgia World Congress Center. Despite the loud noise and hurried pace, the students still manage to stay focused on their...
Morehouse College to use AI teaching assistants in the Fall
Morehouse College is set to pioneer a new era in education by introducing AI teaching assistants this fall. This endeavor is spearheaded by the institution’s Metaversity Director and Senior Professor in Education, Dr. Muhsinah Morris. The groundbreaking technology, developed in the spring of 2021, has been made possible thanks to the collaborative efforts of key […] The post Morehouse College to use AI teaching assistants in the Fall appeared first on ClutchPoints.
4-star OL Juan Gaston sets commitment date
Four-star offensive tackle recruit Juan Gaston has named his top four schools and has set his commitment date for Aug. 2. The massive 6-foot-7, 335-pound offensive tackle is one of the premier offensive line recruits in the class of 2025. Gaston, a rising senior, plays high school football for Westlake High School in Atlanta, Georgia. The 6-foot-7, 335-pound offensive tackle is ranked as the No. 158 recruit in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Gaston is ranked as the No. 17 offensive tackle and the No. 23 recruit in Georgia. Juan Gaston has excellent strength and can squat over 500 pounds. The...
Emory University Student Emmaline Farmer Crowned as Miss Georgia USA 2024
Emmaline Farmer, a 24-year-old Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner student at Emory University, has been crowned Miss Georgia USA 2024. The highly anticipated event took place at the Henry County Performing Arts Center in McDonough, marking the 10th year the city has hosted the pageant. Farmer, passionate about advocacy,...
Campus News: The Week of July 6
The University of West Georgia has named the following Cobb County students to the spring 2024 President's list: Amaiya Allen, Jenna Ashe, Barakat Bello, Arabella Brown, Leighann Daniel, Tyler Davalos, Emily Frischmann, Annabelle Gernatt, Elizabeth Hudson, Folasade Jayeola, Barbara Kidwell, Sebastian Lyon, Natalie Magneson, Tabitha Martin, Kristal McQueen, Brianna Melton, Ariana Mensah, Zachary Mills, Delight Okere, Adeline Perreca, Charity Riley, Owen Senecal, Quentin Smith, Maddison Taylor, Abigail Timbol, Charles Tull, Micaela Whaley, Zoe Whitmire, Mackenzie Wilder and Jackson Winbush.Broward Dickey of Smyrna was named to the Dean's list for the spring 2024 semester at the University of Saint Joseph in...
Student honored at SkillsUSA event
Career and technical students were recognized at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, on June 26-27. More than 6,000 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.79 million square feet, equivalent to 31 football fields or 41 […] The post Student honored at SkillsUSA event appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Milton HS golf team claims fourth consecutive state championship and Sacia clinches individual title
MILTON, Ga. — Milton High School’s Golf Team achieved an impressive four-peat, winning another Championship Title at Sunset Hills Country Club in Carrollton, Georgia. The team shot an impressive collective -1, securing victory by four strokes over their closest competitors. This championship team was led by seniors Aman Vantipalli and Drew Sacia, junior Owen Barber, sophomores Caden Lee and Rithik Rajendran, and freshman William Long.
Cobb school board to hold special called meeting on budget
Two days before it conducts required public hearings on the millage rate, the Cobb Board of Education will hold a special called meeting on the budget. According to a notice on the Cobb County School District website, the meeting will take place at 11 a.m. “to discuss strengthening fund balance.”
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