Tucker Middle School students win award for anti-human trafficking device
The Tucker Middle School STEM class was named a Community Choice Award winner in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.
The Tucker Middle School STEM class was named a Community Choice Award winner in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.
Educators rush to help Georgia student who collapsed during field day
Several school employees and educators are being hailed heroes after a Georgia middle school student collapsed during a field day.
Several school employees and educators are being hailed heroes after a Georgia middle school student collapsed during a field day.
Forsyth County residents debate diversity curriculum in schools
A subject matter called “critical race theory” that claims systemic racism is part of American society was raised on Tuesday during a Forsyth County School Board meeting.
A subject matter called “critical race theory” that claims systemic racism is part of American society was raised on Tuesday during a Forsyth County School Board meeting.
Pizza Hut launches new Book It! program as part of its nostalgia-themed campaign
For children growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Book It! program by Pizza Hut played a major role in learning to read. Now, Pizza Hut is launching a new version of the popular reading program along with nostalgia-themed merchandise for grown-ups.
For children growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Book It! program by Pizza Hut played a major role in learning to read. Now, Pizza Hut is launching a new version of the popular reading program along with nostalgia-themed merchandise for grown-ups.
Georgia universities advised to drop mask mandates, social distancing
The University System of Georgia outlined recommendations on the discontinuation of various COVID-19 prevention methods following the Centers for Disease Control's new guidance for fully vaccinated Americans.
The University System of Georgia outlined recommendations on the discontinuation of various COVID-19 prevention methods following the Centers for Disease Control's new guidance for fully vaccinated Americans.
CDC recommends schools continue to require wearing masks, social distancing
Until more children and teenagers are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control is recommending schools still follow its prevention strategies, which include mask-wearing and social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus.
Until more children and teenagers are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control is recommending schools still follow its prevention strategies, which include mask-wearing and social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus.
Stacey Abrams sends off 2020 graduates year after scheduled Clark Atlanta University commencement address
Stacey Abrams encouraged hundreds of Class of 2020 graduates from Clark Atlanta University to let their imaginations be their compass as they embark on professional journeys.
Stacey Abrams encouraged hundreds of Class of 2020 graduates from Clark Atlanta University to let their imaginations be their compass as they embark on professional journeys.
Georgia public universities will again require standardized tests in 2022
Georgia public universities will once again start requiring standardized test scores for enrollment in 2022.
Georgia public universities will once again start requiring standardized test scores for enrollment in 2022.
Penn State faculty vote to end terms 'freshman,' 'sophomore' & others due to 'male-centric academic history'
Faculty at Pennsylvania State University have voted to replace traditional descriptors like "freshman" and "sophomore" with "1st year" or "2nd year," citing the former's "male-centric academic history." The decision came as part of a Faculty Senate bill on the "Removal of Gendered & Binary Terms from Course and Program Descriptions."
Faculty at Pennsylvania State University have voted to replace traditional descriptors like "freshman" and "sophomore" with "1st year" or "2nd year," citing the former's "male-centric academic history." The decision came as part of a Faculty Senate bill on the "Removal of Gendered & Binary Terms from Course and Program Descriptions."
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
Atlanta elementary school grabs national STEM distinction
An Atlanta public school is giving its student more than a head start by starting real-world problem solving in elementary school in a nationally recognized STEM program.
An Atlanta public school is giving its student more than a head start by starting real-world problem solving in elementary school in a nationally recognized STEM program.
Cobb County Schools revises mask, social distancing guidelines
Cobb County Schools said it will no longer require fully vaccinated individuals to wear a mask on campus during school hours or at school events unless they would like to do so.
Cobb County Schools said it will no longer require fully vaccinated individuals to wear a mask on campus during school hours or at school events unless they would like to do so.
College students can tap into $36B in emergency funds from Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
'We can and we must': President of teachers union calls for full reopening of schools in fall
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Georgia university regents restart search for new chancellor
Regents who oversee Georgia’s 26 public universities and colleges are restarting the search for a chancellor, saying they are still trying to find a permanent replacement for outgoing leader Steve Wrigley before he retires June 30.
Regents who oversee Georgia’s 26 public universities and colleges are restarting the search for a chancellor, saying they are still trying to find a permanent replacement for outgoing leader Steve Wrigley before he retires June 30.
DeKalb County offering 750 paid virtual internships
DeKalb County will hire 750 paid virtual interns this summer.
DeKalb County will hire 750 paid virtual interns this summer.
Skilled Professions Signing Day signals bright futures in Cherokee County
A big night for about three dozen Cherokee County students who are taking giant steps toward their careers. It was Skilled Profession Signing Day for those high school seniors who are committing to a skilled trade.
A big night for about three dozen Cherokee County students who are taking giant steps toward their careers. It was Skilled Profession Signing Day for those high school seniors who are committing to a skilled trade.
Atlanta Public Schools students raise concerns over new start times
Thousands of students in Atlanta Public Schools will be setting their alarms earlier when they return to the classroom next fall.
Thousands of students in Atlanta Public Schools will be setting their alarms earlier when they return to the classroom next fall.
Free haircuts boost students' confidence at Henry County school
When teacher Rasheta Johnson realized the reason why her students were wearing hoodies up in class, she decided to do something about it.
When teacher Rasheta Johnson realized the reason why her students were wearing hoodies up in class, she decided to do something about it.
Second Clayton County school to end year virtually due to COVID-19 spike
Clayton County Public Schools said it was aware of an increase in cases at Sequoyah Middle School in Riverdale and, starting May 10, the school would pivot to virtual instruction.
Clayton County Public Schools said it was aware of an increase in cases at Sequoyah Middle School in Riverdale and, starting May 10, the school would pivot to virtual instruction.