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Clear backpacks in Gwinnett schools? District wants feedback on new policy
School security is top of mind for school, state officials in Georgia after the Apalachee High shooting.
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Gwinnett irks teachers by leaving them out of Hurricane Helene safety fears
In citing safety of students and the community for closing schools and going to digital learning today, Gwinnett upset teachers by requiring them to still come into buildings.
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Georgia school named after former first lady Sandra Deal
Former First Lady Sandra Deal is remembered as an advocate for education and literacy.
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Georgia to receive $1.1 million to test for lead in schools, day cares
Georgia will receive about $1.15 million to test for lead in drinking water at schools and in childcare facilities.
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Gwinnett will offer AP African American Studies class after Woods’ reversal
Gwinnett County schools that previously planned to offer AP African American Studies this school year will be able to adjust schedules to offer the course.
Georgia attorney general indicates AP course does not violate divisive concepts law
The letter was addressed to Republican state Rep. Will Wade, the main author of the divisive concepts law.
With school underway, Gwinnett remains at impasse over AP course
Controversy over AP African American Studies has drawn attention to Georgia's divisive concepts law.
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How Georgia drama over AP African American Studies course unfolded
When the top Georgia school superintendent said he would not endorse teaching the high school AP Black Studies course, it off waves of pushback.
Gwinnett would fund AP African American Studies if concerns addressed
Gwinnett County Public Schools dropped AP African American Studies after learning it would not be approved by the state.
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Q&A: Georgia’s decision not to back AP African American Studies course
State School Superintendent Richard Woods' decision on the AP African American Studies course has caused some confusion, so we're providing answers for parents and students.