Cobb County bus driver arrested after allegedly assaulting 10-year-old
The bus driver was charged in a 2019 incident in which they allegedly grabbed a 10-year-old Lewis Elementary School student.
The bus driver was charged in a 2019 incident in which they allegedly grabbed a 10-year-old Lewis Elementary School student.
Supreme Court defers Harvard case on race in college admissions
The Supreme Court asked the Justice Department to weigh in on a case claiming that Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants.
The Supreme Court asked the Justice Department to weigh in on a case claiming that Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants.
Cobb County School District bans teaching students critical race theory
A divided Cobb County school board votes to ban critical race theory and the 1619 Project in their schools.The chairman of the board called it a "revisionists history."
A divided Cobb County school board votes to ban critical race theory and the 1619 Project in their schools.The chairman of the board called it a "revisionists history."
Regents tap new leaders for Georgia State, Clayton State
Georgia’s largest public university is likely to be led by an academic from George Washington University, while a leader from a Georgia public university is being promoted to lead Clayton State University.
Georgia’s largest public university is likely to be led by an academic from George Washington University, while a leader from a Georgia public university is being promoted to lead Clayton State University.
TCU replaces 'freshman' title with 'first-year student'
TCU will now call freshman, first year students, in an effort to be more gender inclusive.
TCU will now call freshman, first year students, in an effort to be more gender inclusive.
Morehouse associate athletic director arrested in alleged double shooting
The Morehouse College Athletic Director has been charged with aggravated assault after police said he allegedly shot a man in the stomach. That same bullet, police say, hit another man in the leg.
The Morehouse College Athletic Director has been charged with aggravated assault after police said he allegedly shot a man in the stomach. That same bullet, police say, hit another man in the leg.
Loudoun County gym teacher reinstated after suspension for opposing gender policies, group says
A Loudoun County gym teacher who was placed on administrative leave following his opposition to his school's new gender policies has been reinstated, according to the group who filed a lawsuit on his behalf.
A Loudoun County gym teacher who was placed on administrative leave following his opposition to his school's new gender policies has been reinstated, according to the group who filed a lawsuit on his behalf.
Ohio school district to pay parents $3M after bullied child's suicide
Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.
Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.
What’s next for critical race theory debate in Georgia schools?
After the state board of education passed a resolution denouncing the teaching of the theory in the classroom, we’re taking a look at what’s next.
After the state board of education passed a resolution denouncing the teaching of the theory in the classroom, we’re taking a look at what’s next.
Middle school drops Confederate soldier’s name to take NASA’s Katherine Johnson’s
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
Gwinnett, Cobb school districts face accreditation review
Gwinnett County Public Schools is now the second district in Georgia to be under the microscope of accreditation officials.
Gwinnett County Public Schools is now the second district in Georgia to be under the microscope of accreditation officials.
Gwinnett education official: Debate over critical race theory 'manufactured outrage'
The Gwinnett County Board of Education chairman says people focusing on critical race theory are “manufacturing outrage around a problem that isn't even present, over a concept that most of us haven't even understood.”
The Gwinnett County Board of Education chairman says people focusing on critical race theory are “manufacturing outrage around a problem that isn't even present, over a concept that most of us haven't even understood.”
Georgia Board of Education debates limits on critical race theory, passes resolution
Georgia state education officials plan to host a special session to consider limiting how critical race theory can be taught in schools.
Georgia state education officials plan to host a special session to consider limiting how critical race theory can be taught in schools.
Masks no longer required in Gwinnett County Public Schools
Gwinnett County Public Schools announced Wednesday the district is now strongly recommending people wear masks in school facilities.
Gwinnett County Public Schools announced Wednesday the district is now strongly recommending people wear masks in school facilities.
Wilberforce University cancels student debt for 2020 and 2021 graduates
Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private, historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans, announced that it will forgive student debt owed by its 2020 and 2021 graduates.
Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private, historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans, announced that it will forgive student debt owed by its 2020 and 2021 graduates.
Atlanta rapper who threw money at graduation starts new foundation
Rapper Metro Marrs was taken out of his graduation in handcuffs after throwing $10,000 into the crowd.
Rapper Metro Marrs was taken out of his graduation in handcuffs after throwing $10,000 into the crowd.
Masks now optional for all Cobb County schools students, staff
A statement from Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said Cobb’s COVID-19 community transmission data has decreased significantly, so guidance was updated to reflect face coverings as optional for all Cobb County School District students and staff for any school-related activities.
A statement from Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said Cobb’s COVID-19 community transmission data has decreased significantly, so guidance was updated to reflect face coverings as optional for all Cobb County School District students and staff for any school-related activities.
Oakland Tech H.S. valedictorian says 'absolutely no way' he's first Black male capable of holding that title
18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad has inspired, led and motivated his fellow classmates at Oakland Technical High School on countless occasions over their four years together. And on Saturday, he brought it all home with an uplifting, empowering commencement speech as he addressed the class of 2021 as his school’s first ever Black male valedictorian.
18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad has inspired, led and motivated his fellow classmates at Oakland Technical High School on countless occasions over their four years together. And on Saturday, he brought it all home with an uplifting, empowering commencement speech as he addressed the class of 2021 as his school’s first ever Black male valedictorian.
'A bunch of vulgar words and pictures and images': Vandals hit Walton High School
Vandals hit Walton County High School in Cobb County. Vulgar words and drawings, some 5 feet tall, were spray painted in black on school buildings and the Dudley Fieldhouse.
Vandals hit Walton County High School in Cobb County. Vulgar words and drawings, some 5 feet tall, were spray painted in black on school buildings and the Dudley Fieldhouse.
Denver Public Schools to begin cooking all school meals from scratch
Denver Public Schools is aiming to cook 100% of its school meals from scratch for the more than 90,000 students its serves in a partnership with Brigaid, a startup that brings in professional chefs to work with existing staff.
Denver Public Schools is aiming to cook 100% of its school meals from scratch for the more than 90,000 students its serves in a partnership with Brigaid, a startup that brings in professional chefs to work with existing staff.