The Fulton County school system has a number of new programs and initiatives that they are introducing for the 2008-09 school year. Here’s a rundown of some of those things, courtesy of fultonschools.org.

An exceptional achievement will be realized this month as three local young men begin new chapters in their lives.

A little over a year and a half ago Blessed Trinity Catholic High School’s principal, Frank Moore, introduced the student body to what amounted to the biggest change in the school since its rapid growth a few years back.

The Montessori educational philosophy is based on the belief that a child learns best in an environment where his/her individual development is respected. Students learn to work independently and in groups in classrooms that encourage creativity, self-direction and decision-making...

At The Prime School of Mathematics, we specialize in helping pre-K through 8th grade students excel in math. We offer after school and weekend classes to public, private, and home-schooled students. Our curriculum emphasizes logical reasoning, mental calculation, modeling, problem solving, and word problems. We teach students to think mathematically – logically, agilely and creatively.

Alexsander Academy, a new middle school opening in September this year, is determined to make a difference in the lives of kids with neurological disorders. Alexsander Academy will serve students with...

Choosing the right preschool for your child may be one of the most complicated decisions you have to make as a parent. An estimated five million children are in preschool programs, and the number is growing. According to the Families and Work Institute, children benefit from quality programs with competent staff and good teacher-to-student ratios.

As a new school year begins, The Clean Air Campaign has announced the expansion of its Clean Air Schools program to include high schools and more elementary and middle schools statewide. The statewide reach will move the program beyond the metro Atlanta area and result in more than 115,000 students learning of ways to reduce air pollution.