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Hear how a single moment captured the full attention of an entire school—and sparked a lasting commitment to safer driving. This unforgettable moment shows the impact of meaningful, authentic messaging—and why the 43 Key Seconds message continues to resonate long after the assembly ends. It is a powerful story that shows how real voices and real experiences can change behavior and save lives.

Fulton County Schools is proud to recognize its Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Students of the Year, a group of young leaders whose confidence, focus, and sense of purpose stand out the moment you meet them.

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

When the timer rings in Erika Jobbers’ kindergarten classroom, her students know exactly what to do. They get up and head to their assigned stations. Small groups form around the room. Some work on writing letters. Another group works with Jobbers on letter sounds. Some work with a partner. Everyone has a task. When the timer dings again, they switch groups.

Source: CBS News

In a first-grade classroom at Creek View Elementary School, Linda Ngo turns learning into an experience. Desks can turn into campsites, math lessons are done around a paper campfire, and students can find themselves roasting imaginary marshmallows while reviewing for a test. It's all part of teacher Linda Ngo's approach to learning: turning lessons into memories her students will never forget.

Evoline C. West Elementary has earned Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) recertification from the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), marking a continued commitment to high-quality, real-world learning. In 2018, the school became the first elementary school in Georgia to receive this distinction.

For the first time in at least five years, Fulton County Schools middle school athletes had the chance to compete for a county title, bringing a new level of excitement, structure, and celebration to student athletics. The newly introduced end-of-season basketball tournament marked a milestone moment for the district’s intra/extramural programming.

At Fulton County Schools, innovation isn’t confined to the classroom - it’s happening on the soccer field, too. Jarek Jimenez, a junior at Johns Creek High School, may be a manager by title for the school's soccer team, but he contributes much more than his skill for retrieving a loose soccer ball. Jarek has created a custom computer application that generates player ratings for his teammates, blending his passion for technology with his commitment to his team.

In less than a year, the Langston Hughes High School debate team transformed from a loosely organized group of students into regional champions, capturing the 2026 Atlanta Urban Debate League Championship (AUDL) in a season defined by resilience, belief, and relentless preparation.

This week on Let’s Talk Schools, Brian and Samantha dive into a topic every parent, teacher, and student knows all too well: tests and assessments. From classroom quizzes to universal screeners to the big ones like the SAT and Georgia Milestones — what do they all really mean? They’re joined by Kim Richards, the district’s Director of Assessment, and Dr. Oliver ‘Opie’ Blackwell, principal of Centennial High School, to break it all down. Whether you're a parent trying to decode testing season, a student feeling overwhelmed, or just curious about how assessments shape education, this episode gives you clarity, real talk, and expert insight.

Seven students from five Fulton County high schools displayed their work at the All-State Art Symposium at Piedmont University in Demorest, Georgia on February 27. Students attended the all-day event to view student art, network and take art classes. Georgia high school art teachers submitted student work, and over 800 pieces were featured in this year’s show.

The heartbeat of journalism remains strong, resonating every day in high school classrooms across Fulton County Schools (FCS).

“Students want and need platforms different from social media to share their perspectives and ideas,” says Chattahoochee High School (CHS) teacher David White, who serves as the adviser for the school newspaper, The Speculator, along with its digital newsmagazine.