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Kindness-first strategy helps Atlanta middle school reduce discipline referrals by half

Kindness-first strategy helps Atlanta middle school reduce discipline referrals by half Behavioral incidents at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School have fallen dramatically after the school shifted its focus from discipline to building stronger relationships with students. Principal Kimberly Sewell said discipline referrals have dropped by approximately 50% since the approach was introduced two years ago. The school has also reported improved attendance and fewer physical confrontations, with more students […]

todayJuly 3, 2026 32

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State survey finds AI becoming a regular classroom tool for Georgia teachers

State survey finds AI becoming a regular classroom tool for Georgia teachers Most Georgia teachers say AI is helping them teach, but many remain concerned about student use Artificial intelligence is becoming a routine part of instruction in Georgia classrooms, with a new state audit showing educators are increasingly embracing the technology to save time and improve lesson planning. At the same time, many say they worry students are using […]

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Metro Atlanta students honor MLK’s legacy through speeches and classroom lessons

Metro Atlanta students honor MLK’s legacy through speeches and classroom lessons As schools across metro Atlanta marked the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., students stepped forward to share his message in their own voices — from elementary classrooms in Gwinnett County to the pulpit of a historic Atlanta church. At Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy, seventh grader Siera White prepared for an enormous honor. Selected from a […]

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Valdosta City Schools distribute 80,000 winter break meals

Valdosta school staff, volunteers pack thousands of meals for winter break Valdosta City Schools’ nutrition staff and volunteers packed 40,000 breakfasts and 40,000 lunches that were distributed to families for Winter Break. “Thousands of families are heading into the holiday break with food on the table because you showed up, stepped in, and served with care,” read the Facebook post.  “Thank you for giving your time, your energy, and your […]

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