Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
DeKalb parents criticize school district's response during tornado warning
DeKalb County school officials have gotten backlash from parents who say children were put in harm's way when the district waited to send a message during a Monday morning tornado warning.
DeKalb County school officials have gotten backlash from parents who say children were put in harm's way when the district waited to send a message during a Monday morning tornado warning.
Search for missing SMU professor paused after latest Georgia search effort
The family of missing SMU professor Charles Hosch is pausing physical search efforts to regroup and analyze data after a multi-agency volunteer search in the Georgia mountains yielded no new leads four months after his disappearance.
The family of missing SMU professor Charles Hosch is pausing physical search efforts to regroup and analyze data after a multi-agency volunteer search in the Georgia mountains yielded no new leads four months after his disappearance.
Westlake High School lockdown: Accidental alarm triggered during student fight
A staff member mistakenly triggered a hard lockdown while attempting to call for administrative support during a fight.
A staff member mistakenly triggered a hard lockdown while attempting to call for administrative support during a fight.
Student accused of threats at Sandy Springs middle school
Ridgeview Charter Middle School student accused of making written threats toward classmates.
Ridgeview Charter Middle School student accused of making written threats toward classmates.
Newnan High School reverses prom ban for homeschooled student
Newnan High School reversed a decision to bar a homeschooled student from attending prom with his girlfriend.
Newnan High School reversed a decision to bar a homeschooled student from attending prom with his girlfriend.
States sue Trump administration over policy requiring colleges to collect race data
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
Gwinnett school superintendent finalist | Who is Dr. Alexandra Estrella?
Dr. Alexandra Estrella is the sole finalist for the Gwinnett County Public Schools superintendent position.
Dr. Alexandra Estrella is the sole finalist for the Gwinnett County Public Schools superintendent position.
Gwinnett County schools install new weapon detection systems
Gwinnett County Public Schools has completed a major safety upgrade, installing weapon detection systems at every middle and high school in the state's largest school district.
Gwinnett County Public Schools has completed a major safety upgrade, installing weapon detection systems at every middle and high school in the state's largest school district.
DeKalb County police warning students not to show up at park
DeKalb County police are warning students not to participate in a rumored “Senior Skip Day" takeover at Wade Walker Park.
DeKalb County police are warning students not to participate in a rumored “Senior Skip Day" takeover at Wade Walker Park.
Pennsylvania schools will be required to teach cursive again starting in April
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Ohio State president resigns; investigation launched over 'inappropriate relationship'
Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."
Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."
The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
DeKalb County school closures: Ashford Park Elementary parents fight proposal
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering closing 27 schools and repurposing several others.
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering closing 27 schools and repurposing several others.
Nearly 20,000 children's handwriting practice kits recalled for injury risk from lead exposure
Nearly 20,000 children’s handwriting kits have been recalled after pens were found to contain unsafe levels of lead. Here’s what to know.
Nearly 20,000 children’s handwriting kits have been recalled after pens were found to contain unsafe levels of lead. Here’s what to know.
McNair student struck by pellet while riding school bus
A McNair Middle School student was injured on Thursday while riding the bus home from school, officials said.
A McNair Middle School student was injured on Thursday while riding the bus home from school, officials said.
Man runs to McNair Middle School after being shot, officials say
A shooting at a DeKalb County AutoZone sent a victim running to McNair Middle School for help on Wednesday. Police are currently investigating.
A shooting at a DeKalb County AutoZone sent a victim running to McNair Middle School for help on Wednesday. Police are currently investigating.
Principal of DeKalb Preparatory Academy resigns
School officials say Dr. Lenise Bostic stepped down from the role. No reason was given for the decision.
School officials say Dr. Lenise Bostic stepped down from the role. No reason was given for the decision.
Invest Atlanta approves new mixed-use project near Morris Brown College
Invest Atlanta has unanimously approved Resurgence Commercial Partners to lead the redevelopment of an 8-acre historic site near Morris Brown College.
Invest Atlanta has unanimously approved Resurgence Commercial Partners to lead the redevelopment of an 8-acre historic site near Morris Brown College.
George Washington Carver STEAM Academy closing after next school year
The George Washington Carver STEAM Academy is set to close after the 2026-2027 school year as part of a restructuring plan approved by the Atlanta Board of Education in December 2025.
The George Washington Carver STEAM Academy is set to close after the 2026-2027 school year as part of a restructuring plan approved by the Atlanta Board of Education in December 2025.