DeKalb County Schools proposes closing 27 schools, repurposing 8
DeKalb County School District proposes closing or repurposing 27 schools, including Cedar Grove, Lithonia, and Towers high schools, by 2030.
DeKalb County School District proposes closing or repurposing 27 schools, including Cedar Grove, Lithonia, and Towers high schools, by 2030.
Atlanta's Lovett School improving reading skills with therapy dogs
The Lovett School, an independent K-12 school in Atlanta, says students are seeing major reading improvements thanks to the help of therapy dogs.
The Lovett School, an independent K-12 school in Atlanta, says students are seeing major reading improvements thanks to the help of therapy dogs.
Georgia bill would let retired teachers return to work through 2034
A bill under consideration at the Georgia Capitol would allow certain retired teachers to return to work while continuing to collect retirement benefits.
A bill under consideration at the Georgia Capitol would allow certain retired teachers to return to work while continuing to collect retirement benefits.
Trial date set for former DeKalb school superintendent Devon Horton
A trial date has been set for former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton.
A trial date has been set for former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton.
Palmetto Elementary School shooting: Woman shot while delivering food
Authorities have identified the woman shot and killed outside Palmetto Elementary School as Eboni Anderson.
Authorities have identified the woman shot and killed outside Palmetto Elementary School as Eboni Anderson.
Clark Atlanta officer placed on leave after student incident
The unidentified officer is on administrative leave pending the results of an internal investigation.
The unidentified officer is on administrative leave pending the results of an internal investigation.
Gwinnett sheriff meets with teachers concerned about ICE agents' presence
Members of the Gwinnett County Association of Educators met with Sheriff Keybo Taylor regarding his department’s work with ICE.
Members of the Gwinnett County Association of Educators met with Sheriff Keybo Taylor regarding his department’s work with ICE.
Palmetto Elementary School shooting: Murder suspect nabbed in Middle Georgia after pursuit
A gunman was arrested in Middle Georgia following a deadly shooting near Palmetto Elementary School.
A gunman was arrested in Middle Georgia following a deadly shooting near Palmetto Elementary School.
These states rank as the best places for education in 2026, data suggests
New data is revealing the most and least educated states in America. See where your state ranks.
New data is revealing the most and least educated states in America. See where your state ranks.
Pentagon to end all military education programs at Harvard
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
Georgia literacy bill: Literacy coaches and required kindergarten
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns, joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, formally introduced the "Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026" on Thursday.
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns, joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, formally introduced the "Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026" on Thursday.
Judge gives 10-day deadline to set trial date for former supt. Devon Horton
A federal judge has issued a 10-day deadline for attorneys to establish a trial date in the embezzlement and fraud case against former DeKalb County Superintendent Devon Horton.
A federal judge has issued a 10-day deadline for attorneys to establish a trial date in the embezzlement and fraud case against former DeKalb County Superintendent Devon Horton.
NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Cascade elementary crowned Georgia state math champions
Students answered 7,773 math questions correctly in December to secure the state title.
Students answered 7,773 math questions correctly in December to secure the state title.
Students injured at Heards Ferry Elementary after playground attack
A former student reportedly returned to the Heards Ferry campus and attacked students and a staff member on the playground.
A former student reportedly returned to the Heards Ferry campus and attacked students and a staff member on the playground.
Kansas bill would require children to be potty-trained before entering kindergarten
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
UGA invests $800K in AI, advances medical school plans
The University of Georgia is investing $800,000 in artificial intelligence as part of a new pilot program aimed at preparing students for a technology-driven future.
The University of Georgia is investing $800,000 in artificial intelligence as part of a new pilot program aimed at preparing students for a technology-driven future.
Morehouse College fined after incident during weekend basketball game
Tuskegee Golden Tigers men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was briefly detained and led off the court in handcuffs after Tuskegee’s road loss to Morehouse Maroon Tigers on Saturday night in Atlanta.
Tuskegee Golden Tigers men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was briefly detained and led off the court in handcuffs after Tuskegee’s road loss to Morehouse Maroon Tigers on Saturday night in Atlanta.
Georgia lawmakers advance high school cellphone ban bill
Georgia lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would ban student use of cellphones and other electronic devices during the school day in public high schools.
Georgia lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would ban student use of cellphones and other electronic devices during the school day in public high schools.
Bitter cold leads several North Georgia schools to close on Monday
As a bitter cold grips North Georgia, several schools, including some in metro Atlanta, have decided to either cancel class or have a virtual learning day.
As a bitter cold grips North Georgia, several schools, including some in metro Atlanta, have decided to either cancel class or have a virtual learning day.