Schools

A total of 84,561 students were enrolled in Fulton County School District in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Atlanta Public Schools students shared ideas on climate change, political divides, affordability—and called for new youth-focused gathering places—at Future.ATL.Now on March 7. City officials responded with funding support.

For the 2024-25 school year, Atlanta Public Schools district experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 37 more students enrolled.

Five computer science undergraduates at Georgia Tech have been awarded scholarships from the Squarepoint Foundation. The awards aim to support student achievement both academically and outside class activities.

Burgess-Peterson Academy marked Read Across America Week by inviting over 50 community leaders into classrooms. Guest readers included school officials and elected representatives, aiming to foster a love of reading among students.

Atlanta Public Schools’ Student Advisory Council joined GO Teams at Georgia’s Capitol for Crossover Day activities. Students engaged with lawmakers on education policy issues including school funding and teacher pay. The experience aimed to deepen student understanding of civic engagement.

Benjamin E. Mays High School held its third annual Brotherhood and Sisterhood Summits with over 100 professionals mentoring students on topics like college preparation and career paths. The events were launched in response to past violence at the school as part of efforts to build stronger support systems.

Two startups from Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center have received FDA Breakthrough Device status for their medical innovations aimed at improving dialysis treatment and knee pain management. The recognition highlights both technological promise for patients as well as support from Georgia’s health innovation ecosystem.

Georgia Tech researchers have developed a new tool allowing robots trained by watching humans perform tasks much faster than before. The system aims to bridge the gap between flexible robot learning and real-world efficiency.

Atlanta Public Schools is calling on families, teachers, and community members to join GO Teams. The initiative seeks greater involvement in decisions affecting school budgets and academic priorities.