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During February, the Superintendent advanced a proposed FY 2026 mid-year adjustment and shared initial recommendations to guide development of the FY 2027 budget. As noted in prior updates, Fulton County Schools continues to manage rising operational costs, declining enrollment, and anticipated changes in state and local funding. Through the G.L.I.D.E. process, the district has identified strategies to reduce expenditures and generate additional revenue to help address projected budget gaps.

We’re diving into the world of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE)—a fast‑growing powerhouse that’s preparing students not just for graduation, but for real careers in a rapidly evolving world. Hosts Brian Noyes and Samantha Maxey sit down with CTAE Director Dea Kunovac and United Way Senior Director Angela Sparks for a conversation packed with eye‑opening insights and surprising success stories.

The Action Jackson Media Scholars’ Aquarium is officially back open at Asa G. Hilliard Elementary after a one-year hiatus. The interactive aquatic learning feature supports literacy, STEM learning, social‑emotional learning, and responsibility.

Source: WSB News

Fulton County Schools’ Promise Career Institute, led by Principal Yalanda Bell, is helping high school students gain hands-on experience and real-world skills so they graduate truly career-ready recently featured on WSB-TV Channel 2.

Source: CBS News - Atlanta

Grab a backpack — and maybe a pair of garden gloves — and head to homeroom at Oakley Elementary School, where learning often looks more like a farm than a traditional classroom. Chickens cluck as students rush to collect eggs. Butter churns as children chant encouragement. Sometimes, there isn't a classroom at all — just fresh air, soil under fingernails, and lessons rooted in real life

In September 2025, New Prospect Elementary School received a $3000 grant from the Georgia Space Grant Consortium to participate in a Plant the Moon Challenge Jr. (PTMC) international competition. The grant provided resources for six New Prospect student research teams.

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Kids like spicy food now? According to Fulton County school officials, today’s students not only tolerate more heat — they demand it. Two potential new school lunch items recently tested by students had a real kick: creamy buffalo chicken pasta and an elote-themed version of mac and cheese. Chef Reggie Sloan, who creates the recipes, said a spicy chipotle chicken bowl he created nearly a decade ago is still one of the most popular lunches in Fulton.

We’re diving into the world of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE)—a fast‑growing powerhouse that’s preparing students not just for graduation, but for real careers in a rapidly evolving world. Hosts Brian Noyes and Samantha Maxey sit down with CTAE Director Dea Kunovac and United Way Senior Director Angela Sparks for a conversation packed with eye‑opening insights and surprising success stories.

Public education headlines in recent years have been dominated by negativity and uncertainty. That narrative, however, does not tell the full story of what is happening in Fulton County Schools.

Beneath the surface and away from the spotlight, a different picture is emerging, one defined by steady progress, improving outcomes, and a renewed focus on what matters most for students.

Source: CBS News - Atlanta

At Centennial High School in Roswell, Georgia, one classroom stands out from the rest—and it sounds more like a TV studio than a typical school setting. Inside, students are the directors, producers, and on-air talent, all thanks to the vision and support of film teacher Chris Buechner.