Georgia Board of Regents puts chancellor search on 'pause'
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia announced on Thursday the search for the next chancellor is on “pause.”
'Students Against Sonny': Group launches petition in search for USG chancellor
A grassroots group of Georgia college students launched an effort this week to advocate against the hiring of former Gov. Sonny Perdue as the next chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
Complaints over Atlanta Public Schools crossing guard compensation
The school crossing guards who look after the safety of children in Atlanta said they need the school system to look after them.
'No threat' at Kell High after report of 'suspicious package,' officials say
Police in Cobb County were called to Kell High School to investigate a "suspicious package" on Wednesday.
Gov. Doug Ducey rescinds order that directs schools in Arizona to require masks for students
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has rescinded an order that requires schools in Arizona to require masks for its students and staff members.
Parents sue schools over classroom mask requirement in Cobb County
Five parents are suing the Cobb County School District over the district’s mask mandate. They are asking a judge to issue an emergency restraining order to overturn the rule that requires kids to wear masks in the classroom.
Clark Atlanta, Morehouse, Spelman requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for fall semester
Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and more will require all students and staff members be vaccinated for COVID-19 for the upcoming 2021 fall semester.
Atlanta elementary schools to extend day by 30 minutes starting August 2021
An Atlanta Public Schools spokesperson said Monday the district will add an extra 30 minutes to the school day for elementary students starting in the 2021-22 school year.
Georgia middle school students suspended over ‘kill list’
A superintendent says two south Georgia middle school students were suspended for making a kill list.
Calls for Decatur City School superintendent to be placed on leave during board investigation
Several parents and stakeholders at Decatur City Schools are calling for the superintendent to be suspended while the school board investigates his business conduct.
Atlanta school named for KKK leader renamed for Hank Aaron
An Atlanta high school named after a Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader will change its name to honor late Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.
School district plans Saturday school to overcome learning loss
Educators across the country said students have suffered during the pandemic. Many districts are trying to find ways to overcome the learning loss. Rome City Schools released their plans to help, and it looks like some students will be spending their Saturdays in a classroom.
Morris Brown College to regain accreditation after nearly 20 years
After nearly two decades, Atlanta's Morris Brown College will regain its seal of approval.
Georgia colleges hold tuition flat for second straight year
The 340,000 students at Georgia’s public universities and colleges won’t pay more for classes next fall, with regents on Tuesday approving flat tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Decatur parents petition school district to place superintendent on leave
For months, several City Schools of Decatur parents have petitioned the system to put the superintendent on leave and not renew his contract.
Roswell daycare accused of showing racial preference
A state agency is now investigating accusations that Roswell daycare employees served White children lunch before Black children.
Colleges in US divided over requiring student vaccinations
U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Atlanta schools go virtual after spring break
As a precaution, Atlanta Public Schools planned to resume instruction virtually following a week of Spring Break.
North Atlanta High School senior receives more than $2.2 million in scholarships
A North Atlanta High School senior has been accepted into 29 universities and has been offered over $2.2 million in scholarships.
Georgia students' anti-human trafficking device makes finals of national contest
A Georgia middle school class's device to help fight human trafficking has made the finals in a national contest, and you can help them win the whole thing.