Ashford Park Elementary Raises $100K for Outdoor Classroom

DeKalb School Board Approves Thurmond to Stay as Superintendent

Are Kids Getting Too Much Homework?

A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.

Is there a Culture of Bullying at your Child's School?

Do you know what to look for if your child may be the victim of bullying at school or on the internet? Do you know the signs that your child may be engaging in bullying at school or online?

May: School System, County Cooperation Could Improve Schools

The interim county CEO's comments occurred last week during a town hall meeting in Brookhaven.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Georgia First Lady to Speak at Cross Keys High Thursday

Sandra Deal will speak about the dangers of underage drinking.

Brookhaven Police Stress School Safety

Officers will be patrolling school zones in search of drivers who don't stop for buses Monday.

5 Tips for Sharing the Road with Students This Year

Nearly $20K Pledged for Outdoor Classroom

The Ashford Park School Education Foundation hopes money raised through Uruut, co-founded by a Dunwoody resident, will fund the project.

5 Reasons Why Starting School in August is Complicated

We're asking Brookhaven Patch readers how they feel about the early start to the school year.

Chamblee Charter High's Renovations Still on Schedule

New academic and athletic facilities should be completed by December.

Five Things You Need to Do Before Kids Head Back to School

Here are five tips for getting your family what it needs for the big day:

Ashford Park School Looks to Crowdfunding for New Outdoor Classroom

Uruut, a new Atlanta-based company, hopes to help the school's foundation raise $100,000.

Chamblee Charter High Graduate Receives National Merit Scholarship

Only 2,500 students across the country received awards.

Chamblee Charter High School's Grad Rate: 82 Percent

DeKalb county's overall graduation rate in 2012 was 57.28 percent; the state average is 67.44 percent.

Chamblee High Gets a Low 'B' on Health Inspection

Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for Brookhaven and Chamblee schools.

2013 Valedictorians, Salutatorians at Chamblee, Cross Keys High Schools

DeKalb county school district released the names of this year's valedictorians and salutatorians.

Cross Keys High Girls Suspended After Locker Room Piercing Incident

The students were suspended for 10 days.

Kittredge Fifth Grader Wins Clean Air Art Competition Award

Emery Walhen, 10, got art supplies and a certificate for her entry about car pollution.

What Should DeKalb's School Board Do With All That Cash?

This week's news that millions have been found in DeKalb's school budget begs the question: where should the money go? Patch wants your opinion.

Gov. Deal to Give Chamblee High Commencement Address

Deal is slated to give the address at the May 24 ceremony.

Superintendent to Speak at Final Dunwoody-Chamblee Parents Meeting

The DeKalb County School District's interim superintendent, Michael Thurmond, will give an update on the school district at the DCPC final meeting of the school year.

U.S. News: Chamblee Charter High Ranked Fifth in Georgia

U.S. News & World Report released its high school rankings Tuesday.

Chamblee Middle Among Local Schools With New Wireless Internet

The DeKalb County School District has plans to outfit the entire system by winter.

Canton House on Buford Highway Scores '70' on Health Inspection

Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for Brookhaven and Chamblee restaurants and schools.

Chamblee High Student Awarded National Merit Scholar

Congratulations to Melat M. Hagos, who plans to study environmental engineering.

Cross Keys Foundation President Named 'Community Hero'

Kim Gokce will be honored Sunday along with other Community Heroes from across DeKalb County.

Local Students Graduate, Earn Honors at Savannah College of Art

Congratulations to these outstanding students.

7 Local High School Students Finalists for Governor's Honors Program

Selected participants in the residential summer program for gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors will spend four weeks at Valdosta State University.

Marist School to Host Green Schools Alliance Atlanta Conference

The event is set for Saturday, April 13.

Brookhaven Students Earning Academic Honors

Here are some students from our community who are succeeding in their academic careers.

Two Buford Highway Chinese Restaurants Earn 'C's' on Health Inspections

But the Pink Pony is almost perfect, as Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for Brookhaven and Chamblee restaurants, venues and schools.

Ashford Park School Foundation Holding Spring Social

The event is Saturday, March 23, and proceeds go to benefit the school.

2013 Brookhaven Bolt Set for May 18

The annual event to benefit Ashford Park Elementary School is being sponsored by a number of local businesses.

Chamblee High School Holds Topping Out Ceremony

Check out this video as the school's new construction project continues.

Cross Keys Foundation to Host Civic Forum

The two-part event is set for Tuesday, March 19.