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Grady High Students Named Gates Millennium Scholars

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program, part of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, picks 1,000 students every year who receive scholarships to use at a university or college of their choice.

Burrell Ellis to Present College Scholarships at Fernbank Museum Ceremony

Scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded to 26 DeKalb high school seniors accepted into a two- or four-year college or vocational training program.

Mike Luckovich Talks About Creativity at Emory

The Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution delivered the 2013 Sheth Distinguished Lecture at Emory University

Grady High School Student Named Carson Scholar

The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. was founded in 1994 to address the education crisis in the United States.

Chipper Jones Speaks To Emory Grads Thursday

Commencement ceremonies get under way Thursday with an address by the former Atlanta Brave. Rita Dove, the former U.S. Poet Laureate, will deliver the commencement address next Monday.

ABC News Medical Editor Signs Books at Emory

Dr. Richard Besser, the author of "Tell Me The Truth, Doctor," met old friends during a book event at the Barnes & Noble at Emory University.

Emory Revamps African Art Gallery

In this video tour, Curator of African Art Jessica Stephenson and Director of Exhibition Design Joe Gargasz talk about the new look and exhibits in the African Gallery of the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory.

Trethewey To Join American Academy of Arts and Sciences

U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey was chosen to join one of the nation's oldest honorary societies.

Chipper Jones, Poet Rita Dove To Address Emory Grads

The retired Atlanta Brave will speak May 9 at Class Day. The former U.S. Poet Laureate will deliver the keynote address at the May 13 commencement ceremony.

Red Devils' Freshman Pitcher Having Impressive Season

Kason Rheney's success was recently featured in The Champion newspaper.

Children’s School Holds GreenFest 2013 “Planting Seeds of Service”

GreenFest 2013 will be held Saturday, April 27th

Grady High Holds Rising 9th Grader Tours for Students and Family

Families with students entering the 9th grade at Grady High School this fall are encouraged to come to one of three tours, starting April 20th.

Emory Faculty Reject No-Confidence Motion on University President

Emory University reports that the week-long vote of the Arts and Sciences faculty shows support for President James W. Wagner.

Renovation Projects Scheduled at Mary Lin and Springdale Elementary

Atlanta Public Schools has released a list of projects that will affect schools in the 2013-2014 school year.

Grady High Girls Take 1st in Atlanta Track Classic

The citywide track meet brings together the best track athletes from across Atlanta Public Schools.

Druid Hills Charter Cluster Supporters Form Nonprofit, Seek Donations

The cluster would allow the schools to operate with more flexibility than other DeKalb County public schools.

Mary Lin Holds Meeting To Discuss Reorganization of 4th and 5th grades

The Mary Lin Elementary Principal's Coffee is set for Friday morning.

Inman Middle Holds Principal's Coffee to Discuss Gang Fears

Principal Herrema plans to discuss recent gang rumors with parents and community members.

The GEMS Club at Inman Middle School Receives $7,500 GA Tech Award

Inman's Girls Excelling in Math and Science Club received the funds as part of a 2013 Educational Partnership Award.

Inman Middle Responds to Gang Fears

Principal Paula Herrema sent home a letter to parents on Tuesday detailing possible threats made against the middle school.

APS Releases 2013 High School Graduation Dates

The 2013 graduation dates for Atlanta Public School high school students have been announced.

Suzuki School to Open New Campus in Ponce City Market

The preschool becomes one of the development's first tenants to reserve space.

Inman Middle Student Wins 2nd Place at Technology Fair

Karin Wilksa created a multimedia project and won 2nd place among 8th graders in the State.

Emory Offers Intensive Summer Business Course

Rising juniors and seniors can dive into business at Emory's Goizueta Summer Business Institute.

Morningside Elementary Scores '91' on Health Inspection, Brewhouse Café Gets an '84'

Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for restaurants and schools in and around the Virginia-Highland and Druid Hills communities.

APS Board Approves 2013-2014 School Calendar

The Atlanta Board of Education has approved calendars for traditional and year round schools.

Group Seeking Druid Hills Charter Cluster Meets Tuesday

The group wants to turn Druid Hills High School and its feeder schools into a charter cluster.

APS Seeks More Public Input on Inman Middle Crowding

Superintendent Erroll Davis says that little can be done to improve the situation for the current school year.

Award-Winning Children's Book Author Reads to Morningside Students

Carmen Agra Deedy gave students at Morningside Elementary an exclusive preview of her new book.

Druid Hills High School Earns AP Honors

Several DeKalb County public schools have been honored for accomplishments related to Advanced Placement exams.

DeKalb School Board Under the Microscope

Here's a replay of the Patch live blog of Thursday's hearing on the fate of the DeKalb County Board of Education. The governor says he will make an announcement Monday on whether to remove most of the board.

Grady High Named as an AP Honor School

Grady High is just 1 of 3 local schools to be given the honor.

Druid Hills Coach: Olympics Decision to Cut Wrestling is a 'Wakeup Call'

Changes have to come to the sport of wrestling, local coach says.

Inman Middle Overcrowding Study Reviews 3 Possible Sites

The study commission by the Virginia-Highland Civic Association found that of the three sites it reviewed, a site in the Old Fourth Ward would be the most suitable for a Middle School Academy.

Report: Officer uses Taser gun on two 7th grade girls fighting outside Inman MS

Incident occurred on an Atlanta Public Schools’ bus on Friday afternoon.

State of the Grady Cluster: Lots Accomplished, Lots to Do

Questions about overcrowding at Inman Middle and Grady High remain to be answered.

Art of the Americas Galleries Reopen at Emory's Carlos Museum

The galleries have been refurbished for the first time in a decade. And they will now include works by native North Americans.

6th Grade Academy site on agenda at Thursday's Grady State-of-the-Cluster meeting

Atlanta Public Schools’ Superintendent Erroll B. Davis is expected to attend and discuss middle school capacity issues.

Muhammad to Seek Re-Election to APS School Board

Muhammad, whose district includes the Poncey-Highland neighborhood, said she wants to serve just one more term on the school board.