Tag: Atlanta Public Schools

In summer 2023, Atlanta Public Schools announced it was partnering with electric vehicle manufacturer The Lion Electric Company to begin transitioning its 400 school buses away from diesel-powered internal combustion engines. Ultimately, the school district plans to replace its entire fleet with zero-emission electric vehicles.

What do Atlanta Public Schools teachers, “Cop City” forest defenders, the rappers Young Thug and Gunna, and former president Donald Trump have in common? All have been—or may be—prosecuted under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, aka RICO.

Several seats on school boards across Georgia are up for grabs in the November election, including all nine seats in the city of Atlanta. Here’s what you need to know about school boards.

Atlanta Public Schools’ new superintendent Lisa Herring on starting a new job during a pandemic, the challenges of online learning, and using APS as a force for good.

Even as districts like APS worked to figure out how to distribute food and technology to families as the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, the complicated logistics meant that plenty of students were falling through the cracks. What about diapers, cleaning supplies, internet access? Across the metro, parents and community members are trying to ensure families can get the resources they need.

Governor Brian Kemp signs a new executive order allowing cities and counties to issue mask mandates—with some exemptions. Here's what you need to know this week.

North Paulding High School makes national headlines while Gwinnett changes its school re-opening plans. Here's what you need to know this week.

The city of Atlanta announces a mask order, the mayor announces a COVID-19 diagnosis, and schools plan for re-opening. Here's what you need to know this week.

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Georgia, Governor Kemp urges people to wear masks, while Emory experts call for a mask mandate. Here's what you need to know this week.

Cases are still climbing in Georgia, APS has announced in-person graduation dates, and Morehouse has canceled fall sports. Here's what you need to know this week.