DeKalb County School District: Lithonia High School Student Selected For U.S. Senate Youth Program

DeKalb County School District: Briarlake Elementary Students Uses Bake Sale To Give Back

DeKalb County School District: Welcome Back To The Building Scholars

DeKalb County School District announces return date for students.

DeKalb County School District: Comprehensive Master Plan Town Hall

What: Comprehensive Masterplan Townhall Meeting Submit questions at CMP@dekalbschoolsga.org.

DeKalb County School District: Board Of Education Download

Here are some key takeaways from the 2-8-21 Board Meeting.

DeKalb County School District: Pre-Kindergarten

The Pre-Kindergarten program is funded by the Georgia State Lottery, governed by Bright from the Start.

DeKalb County School District: DCSD Schools To Participate In ‘Girls Who Game’ Program

Three DCSD Schools to Participate in ‘Girls Who Game’ Program to Encourage and Mentor Girls in STEM

DeKalb County School District: DeKalb County Board Of Education Elects New Chair And Vice-Chair

Mrs. Vickie B. Turner was unanimously elected Board Chair, and Mr. Diijon DaCosta was unanimously elected Vice Chair by the DeKalb Count ...

DeKalb County School District: Virtual Town Hall For Parents

Virtual Town Hall For Parents With Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris

DeKalb County School District: Sequoyah Middle To Virtually Kick-Off New Partnership

The event will feature guest speakers, including Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen, former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Buddy Curry, At ...

DeKalb County School District: DeKalb County School District Announces Pay Increase For Employees

During the July 24, 2020 special board meeting, the DeKalb County Board of Education approved a mid-year salary step increase effective ...

National Bullying Prevention Month Brings Awareness To E. Atlanta

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, designed to focus attention on the problem in school systems like the city of Atlanta's.

365 Ways to Teach Kindness

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East Lake Teen Named Bank of America Student Leader

Jaila Allen earns membership in prestigious 2017 Bank of America Student Leaders program. She is one of 5 Georgians to achieve the feat.

Decision Day Pics: Drew Charter School Seniors Announce Their Colleges

Seniors from Drew Charter School's first-ever graduating class announce their plans Friday in joyous and historic event.

Drew Charter School Celebrates First-Ever Graduating Class

Drew Charter Schools on Friday will celebrate its first-ever graduating class.

Maynard Jackson High Principal Receives Honor

Stephanie Johnson has been named principal of the year.

GSU Students Getting Crash Course on Distracted Driving

RealityRides is coming to the school on Wednesday with a dramatic simulator experience.

Wednesday is International Walk to School Day

Commuters throughout East Atlanta should be extra alert tomorrow morning.

New Life for Old Howard High School?

Atlanta school superintendent Meria Carstarphen is expected to announce plans this week.

Panicked Parents, Cautious Cops Keep Kids at Home on 9/11

A bogus Facebook posting about a Black Panther invasion caused more than 500 middle Georgia students to miss school.

Meeting Set for Nov. 19 to Review South Fulton Attendance Boundaries

Any changes would not become effective until August, 2015.

Non-Profit Seeking Nominations for Youth Leadership Award

21st Century Leaders will select 20 students who have made a positive change in their communities.

'Bless You' and Gun Fiction: Are Schools Too Sensitive?

It’s a new school year, but administrators walk a difficult line on discipline. What do you think?

Welcome To Boxtrolls Patch!

Excited for the new movie "Boxtrolls"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the world where the Boxtrolls live with Boxtrolls Patch!

How Do Georgia Schools Rank Against Other States?

A new study by WalletHub ranks Georgia as the state with the highest dropout rate.

APS Approves Hiring of 10 New Principals

New leadership at Mays High School and Carver School of Technology as new principals were approved Monday night by the Atlanta Public Schools board.

Regents Hike Tuition at Georgia Universities and Colleges

The rate change means most students will pay between $32 and $85 more in tuition each semester, depending on their college or university.

After Yearlong Search, Atlanta Superintendent Chosen in Unanimous Vote

New superintendent Meria Carstarphen will be tasked with aiding a school system hovering at a 59 percent graduation rate.

Teachers Unhappy With Contract's $750 Penalty Clause

Some DeKalb County teachers are reportedly unhappy with a $750 penalty clause in the new contracts for teachers who opt for another job before school starts.

Decatur's Valarie Wilson Running for Georgia State School Superintendent

The past president of the Georgia School Boards Association and the City Schools of Decatur School Board has announced her candidacy for Georgia State School Superintendent.

Drew Charter School Science Olympians Qualify for State

Drew Charter School Elementary Academy students recently participated in the Northeast Georgia science competition called The Science Olympiad.

GSU Student Law Team Advances to Nationals

After winning the recent Region 5 championship for the National Trial Competition, Georgia State Law's Student Trial Lawyers Association team has advanced to the national tournament in Austin, Texas.

PATCH VOICES: "New Direction" for Atlanta Public Schools?

A former Atlanta Board of Education candidate has questions for the current superintendent.

Pre-K, Kindergarten Registration Around the Corner

The Fulton County School System will soon open registration for incoming pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.

DeKalb Schools Modifies Calendar in Response to Weather

The revisions proposed hoped to maximize instruction time for students prior to this spring's Criterion Reference Competency Tests and the End of Course Tests.

APS Removing Several Principals From Their Schools

Principals at Carver High School's School of Technology and Mays and Grady highs reportedly among those who will be removed.

APS Releases 2014-15 Student Transfers Application Schedule

Georgia’s Public School Choice law allows residents of the City of Atlanta to attend a public school outside of their zoned school if space is available.

March Meetings to Focus on Jackson Cluster Middle Schools

Community meetings will take place at Sammye E. Coan Middle School and Maynard H. Jackson High School.

DeKalb Schools Seeks Public Input on 2014-15 Budget

Two public budget hearings will be held following the presentation of the superintendent’s proposed budget for 2014-2015 and prior to the adoption of the Board’s budget in June.