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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Clayton County superintendent pushing high school seniors to have a plan before graduation
Many high school seniors are graduating this month, but nearly 30% of students will leave school without a plan for the future. Channel 2's Lori Wilson spoke with the superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools, who says he was determined to make sure all of his students knew their next step. Dr. Anthony Smith says he went to each school to call on every high school senior to be intentional about what happens after graduating and choose one of what he calls the four Es: enrollment, enlist, employment or entrepreneurship. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'It allows them to continue with their dreams far beyond once they walk across the stage with their degree and get that diploma,' Dr. Smith said. Wilson also got to meet students who chose each of Smith's four paths. Kennedy Williams decided to enroll at Kennesaw State University. 'They really pushed me to find new opportunities,' she said. 'I ended up getting a job at the district in the math department.' Michael is going the employment route and already has a job as a lineman with Georgia Power. 'If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't have this opportunity,' he said. TRENDING STORIES: Risk of damaging winds, hail, possible tornadoes from severe storms tonight Fight outside McDonald's in DeKalb County ends in shootout, police say This metro Atlanta city is ranked No. 1 on new 'Best Places to Live in the U.S.' list Lizet Milano has decided to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. 'Once I got here and enrolled in the ROTC program, I realized that my passion was to serve people and to serve my community,' she said. Andrew says he already has two businesses and plans to keep running them. 'Making sure that 100% of the students graduating from Clayton County Public School has a clear plan that supports their aspirations and dreams,' Dr. Smith said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
School district warning parents about viral ‘Chromebook challenge'
A viral TikTok trend could injure your child or cause serious property damage, a metro Atlanta school district is warning. The 'Chromebook challenge' involves students taking their school-issued Chromebooks and jamming metal objects into the charging port. This often causes electrical shorts, smoking, sparks or fires. Clayton County Public Schools says on top of students being injured, there could be financial and disciplinary repercussions. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Often, the Chromebooks used in the 'challenge' have to be repaired or replaced. And Clayton County school system officials say the student or their families will have to foot the bill. 'The Chromebooks were issued to our students to help them succeed in school,' said Andy Sykes, CCPS Chief of Technology, 'These are not playthings. We ask our students to respect these district-owned devices and use them for the purpose for which they were issued.' TRENDING STORIES: Shooting at GA graduation, prom after-party that injured 2 teens started over cellphone charger Georgia woman who vanished weeks ago while camping in California found safe Kemp signs bill that could make Fulton County residents foot the bill for Trump's GA legal fees Superintendent Dr. Anthony W. Smith says that based on the severity of the damage and location, the student could face disciplinary action. 'We are asking our staff and our parents to partner with us in controlling this senseless act of vandalism by sharing the message that participation could create adverse situations that could have serious consequences,' said Dr. Smith. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
