Former Atlanta School System CIO Admits Receiving Kickbacks

The conspiracy to influence the school system to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars with a technology company isn't part of the cheating scandal that's in the state court system.

Georgia Tech Admits 5000 Early Action Students

Some of the nation's smartest students have been accepted to GA Tech early.

Atlanta Public Schools Makes Decision on Tuesday Classes

The temperature will be considerably warmer on Wednesday.

Primrose School of Midtown Raises $6,365 for the Primrose Children’s Foundation

Primrose Midtown is an accredited private preschool that is located in Colony Square

APS: "Conclusive Evidence" of Address Fraud at Grady HS

Investigation into football recruiting at Midtown school continues; parents found guilty of falsifying enrollment affidavits face a stiff financial fine.

APS Defendants' Vow: Take Cheating Secret to the Grave

Three more former educators, including a former testing coordinator at D.H. Stanton Elementary School, pleaded guilty on Friday in the Atlanta Public Schools test-cheating case.

APS Test-Cheating Case: First Principal Pleads Guilty

Armstead Salters, who served as principal of Gideons Elementary School for 29 years, is the first defendant in the case to plead guilty to a felony charge.

6th APS Educator Pleads Guilty in Test-Cheating Case

More guilty pleas are expected to be entered Thursday and Friday according to Fulton County prosecutors.

Four Georgia Tech Faculty Named 2013 AAAS Fellows

Election as a fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society, is an honor bestowed upon members by their peers.

2013 APS Grad Rates Up More Than 7 Percent

While no other metro Atlanta school district had as large an increase as APS, the district’s 58.6 percent graduation rate only tops Clayton County in the metro area.

Georgia Tech Researchers Study Aging with Disabilities

Midtown school recently received a five-year $4.6 million grant to increase understanding of the aging process for people with disabilities and use data gleaned from the study to develop technologies that will benefit them and others.

Digging into the Grady Cluster Data Meeting Wednesday

The Council of Intown Neighborhoods and Schools Presents “Part II: A Deep Dig on the Grady Cluster Data” on Dec. 11 at Morningside Elementary School.

Grady HS Football Facing Illegal Recruiting Investigation

Grady head football coach Ronnie Millen Sr., has been reassigned pending the results of an investigation into allegations of address fraud and illegal recruitment by the school’s football team.

Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence In Education Honors Alison Shelton of Midtown

Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence In Education Celebrates Ten Top APS Educators

Atlanta School Board Runoffs: Will You Vote?

For the Nov. 5 municipal election in which Atlanta voters cast ballots for mayor, city council president, 15 seats on the city council and nine seats on the Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education, turnout was only around 19 percent.

Thanksgiving Break: Friday Last Day of Class for APS Students

The Thanksgiving break is hear, leaving students out of classes for all of next week.

3 Years of Proposed APS Calendars Released for Community Input

Take the Atlanta Public Schools' survey and chime in about the proposed calendars for 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016-17 school years.

Grady High School Teacher Takes Big Steps to Shape Future Environmental Leaders

Atlanta School Board - A Change is a Coming

From Atlanta’s parents to its business community, everyone agrees that it’s time for the Atlanta's School Board to move forward no matter who wins Tuesday's election.

Local Nonprofit Awards Outstanding Teachers, Including Midtown's Alison Shelton

10 APS educators surprised with awards from Atlanta Families' Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE)

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

School Board Candidates Forum Oct. 14 for Jackson, Grady Clusters

GA Tech Frat Email Encourages Alcohol Use to Seduce Women

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.

Inman Middle to Host School Board Candidates Forum

PATCH VOICES: What Do You Want in Your Next Atlanta Schools Superintendent?

To apply or to recommend a candidate, please send a confidential email and relevant supporting materials to APS@BoardWalkConsulting.com.

Annual Pace Academy Fall Fair Marks 50 Years - 'Raise the Roof' and Enjoy the Fun!

The 50th Annual Pace Academy Fall Fair will take place Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m

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?

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.

Post Your School News on Midtown Patch

Let us help you spread the word about your school!

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.

Titanic and BODIES Exhibitions is Free for Educators on 9/20

Each teacher/administrator and 1 guest will be provided with complimentary admission to both Exhibitions.

Grady High Excels in APS' First Cross Country Meet of the Year

The first meet of the year was held at Grant Park.

Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School Breaks Ground in Midtown

New High School for Disadvantaged Youth Begins Construction in Midtown

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.

80 Grady High Students Earn AP Scholar Awards

Grady High is home to 80 of the 85 APS students who won AP recognition.

Epic Georgia Tech Incoming Freshman Speech Goes Viral

Watch the epic speech given by a Georgia Tech student.

APS Schools: Meet the District 1 and District 3 School Board Candidates Next Week

Crucial school board elections are coming up in November. Be informed about the candidates.

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.

Report: Some Tech Students Unaware of 2012 Pneumonia Outbreak

The university alerted students, faculty and staff about the cases, and preventive measures.