Christmas Comes Early to Coan Middle School

Teachers honored with gifts taken from their wish lists.

Mary Lin Elementary to Hold Meeting on Expansion

Fist stages of plan to move kids out of trailers to be discussed.

Police Athletic League Centers Open During Holiday Break

PAL centers' hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

DeKalb Schools on Probation

SACS finds plenty for taxpayers and parents to be concerned about after investigation.

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter Vying for $50K Clorox Grant

Charter school in competition to fund upgrades to Related Arts programs and needs your votes to win.

CINS to Host Community Meeting Dec. 12 at SPARK Elementary

On the agenda: Atlanta Public Schools' Human Resources on hiring, staffing, leveling and professional development.

APS Board Members on the Process Behind Monday's Vote

Consensus was key to superintendent's contract extension, say board members Cecily Harsch-Kinnane and Courtney English.

APS Board of Education Votes "YES" on Davis Contract Extension

Superintendent Erroll B. Davis Jr.'s contract extension comes with two key provisions.

Children’s Garden Preschool Hosts Holiday Faire and Artisan Market Dec. 8

The Holiday Faire is a staff and family-run, family-fun event for all and supports the school’s many endeavors.

Auction Scheduled for Inman Park Cooperative Preschool

Annual fundraiser will support school's outdoor classroom

Planting the Seeds of Success

Students from Coan Middle School and across Atlanta ready a garden for Edgewood and East Lake.

Atlanta Resident Starts Petition To Remove Superintendent Davis

Molly Read Woo started the online effort late Sunday night.

Wesley International Academy to Host Open House Dec. 6

Prospective students entering Kindergarten through eighth grades in the 2013-2014 school year are encouraged to attend.

Burgess-Peterson Parents Seek Solution to Art Teacher Problem

East Atlanta school — along with Toomer Elementary in Kirkwood — has been without a permanent art teacher since early October.

Crim Open Campus, Hartsfield-Jackson Partner on Job Interviewing Skills Program

Three-phase program designed to get students to understand key components of getting interviews, landing jobs.

Burgess-Peterson Academy Seeks Kitchen Cart for School Garden

Builder wanted to build a mobile kitchen cart.

109 King Middle Students Receive Free Computers

National non-profit organization uses technology to increase student achievement at the Grant Park school.

New Principal Takes Over Jackson High School

Stephanie S. Johnson took over Nov. 1.

At Coan Middle School: An Education in Personal Responsibility

Getting children to take ownership in their own academic success.

The (Little) Big Bad Wolves of the Gridiron

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School's football team is undefeated.

Inman Middle School Named to the Georgia Department of Education's 'Highest-Performing Schools' List

Inman is one of four middle schools statewide so recognized.

Education Researcher Pedro Noguera to Speak on Reforms

Noted New York University professor and Coan Middle School Principal Betsy Bockman to discuss external factors that affect student learning.

Inman Middle Overcrowding Task Force To Meet Oct. 30

Group expected to give final recommendations on relieving overcrowding at Inman Middle School soon.

APS Superintendent Meets with Grady Cluster Parents

Erroll B. Davis Jr. discusses strategic plan for district, answers questions on overcrowding.

Stir It Up Stirs Up An '89' On Health Inspection

McNair High School gets a perfect score in this week's look at recent health inspections in East Atlanta.

Jackson High School Petition Draws Hundreds of Signers, Sparks Revisions

Atlanta Board of Education to vote on Nov. 5.

McNair High Student Found With Unloaded 9mm Handgun

McNair placed on lock-down for several hours.

Fall Fest at Burgess-Peterson Academy

The day in pictures.

Drew Charter Students' Impromptu Creativity

East Lake school celebrates Fall Festival.

Toomer Elementary Celebrates National School Lunch Week

Celebrity chefs visit the Kirkwood school.

CINS to Host Town Hall Meeting with APS Superintendent

Davis to answer questions from parents in the Grady Cluster of Schools.

Police Release Sketch of 'Person of Interest' in Child Luring Incident

Man attempted to lure children from playground of Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School Oct. 3

Petition Started on Jackson High School Renovations

Grant Park parent wants more "big-picture" proactive thinking with respect to campus refurbishing

Frazer Center Meeting Relocated to Clairmont Presbyterian Church

DeKalb County District 2 meeting to discuss school changes moved to accommodate large crowd.

Burgess-Peterson Academy Hosts Annual Fall Fest on Oct. 19

Community welcome.

Alibaba, Java Lords Score '90' And Higher On Inspections

Schools in and around the East Atlanta community get all 'A's' on health inspections.

First Lady Sandra Deal, State Rep. Stacey Abrams Celebrate Pre-K Week

Georgia's Pre-K program is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Drew Charter Receives $750,000 Grant

Drew also named "Charter School of the Year" and receives $50,000 award from the Coca-Cola Foundation.

How to Use a 203K Rehab Loan with Downpayment Assistance

How to Get $15,000 in Downpayment Assistance: NeighborhoodLIFT Information Session