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A new study by WalletHub ranks Georgia as the state with the highest dropout rate.
The system's first-ever "Fulton Finest" will recognize those school bus drivers who transport students to and from schools and field trips.
The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials. It runs through midnight on Saturday.
Fulton County Schools Superintendent Robert Avossa is a member of the Role of Federal Government in Education Study Committee.
Event organizers need new backpacks and various school supplies like paper and pencils.
The school board will hold the last of three public hearings on a proposal to raise its millage rate by .88 percent above the rollback millage rate.
The first of three public hearings on the proposed 2014 millage rate will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 10.
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The six Cambridge High School students participated in the Georgia Music Educators Association (GEMA) All State Band event held in Athens.
The network and Comcast will visit Cambridge High School on Wednesday to honor the students who won the competition.
Eight more seniors in the Fulton County School System will earn $2,500 cash scholarships funded by the National Merit Corp.
The school system wants to have open dialogue with religious leaders on what ideas they have to help students thrive.
Three students at Milton High School have received scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
The Fulton County School System's average on the College and Career Ready Performance Index outpaced the state's score.
The Fulton County School System will hold its 30th annual Bus Driver Road-e-o competition on Saturday in Alpharetta.
Officials will discuss several middle school additions under construction that will relieve overcrowding.
Sahaana Sundar, a student at Alpharetta High School, was recognized as one of the 20 students named to the prestigious list.
The Georgia State University's Alpharetta Center will host two events in conjunction with the Atlanta Science Festival.
The board will meet on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
The Fulton County School System will soon open registration for incoming pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.
The honor given by the Georgia Department of Education recognizes schools that offer challenging curricula.
High school graduation dates are not impacted.
School system had previously announced that all Monday after-school activities would end no later than 6:30 p.m.
The winter weather roller coaster continues in Georgia.
A representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will be available to answer questions about resources available to the public including HOPE scholarships.
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The latest win by the private school team was the 2014 Dunwoody High School Invitational Math Tournament.
If the school board approves a bid, renovations will be scheduled during the summer break from classes using SPLOST IV funds.
Caroline and Katherine Embry both had GPAs of at least 3.65 to earn the honor.
The return to classes also marks the beginning of a new semester.
Extreme cold weather was given as the reason for the decision.
The students maintained at least a 3.5 GPA during the fall 2013 semester.
A $45,000 grant to the Fulton County School system from SADD will support programs at 13 high schools.
The cans donated by students, staff and families are enough to provide more than 12,600 meals, according to the Atlanta Food Bank.
The college junior played cello with the symphony orchestra.
Also, the Amana Academy Charter School's renewal is slated to be discussed at Thursday's meeting.
Johns Creek, Milton, Northview and Chattahoochee all had graduation rates of 90 percent or better.