Georgia schools invited to apply for tests of lead in water
A group that will test for lead in drinking water at Georgia public schools is inviting schools to apply for the testing program.
A group that will test for lead in drinking water at Georgia public schools is inviting schools to apply for the testing program.
Fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need masks, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
Savannah schools lack bus drivers to carry all students
Coastal Georgia’s largest school district is so short of bus drivers that it may not be able to transport all students in the coming school year.
Coastal Georgia’s largest school district is so short of bus drivers that it may not be able to transport all students in the coming school year.
Biden encourages pay raises for teachers
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
'It's one of our biggest complaints': Marietta wants to crack down on speeders
City of Marietta leaders are looking at ways to crack down on speeders. They're taking a close look at adding speed cameras to the school zones.
City of Marietta leaders are looking at ways to crack down on speeders. They're taking a close look at adding speed cameras to the school zones.
The new laws that go into effect on July 1 in Georgia
The first day of July is always a big day for Georgians as the majority of newly passed state laws are scheduled to go into effect.
The first day of July is always a big day for Georgians as the majority of newly passed state laws are scheduled to go into effect.
DeKalb Schools lifts mask mandate for students and staff
Students and staff in DeKalb County are are "strongly encouraged" but no longer required to wear masks inside or outside school buildings.
Students and staff in DeKalb County are are "strongly encouraged" but no longer required to wear masks inside or outside school buildings.
Justices rule for cursing cheerleader over Snapchat post
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
Board names acting chancellor for University System of Georgia
As the months-long search for a chancellor continues, the Board of Regents has named Teresa MacCartney to temporarily fill the position.
As the months-long search for a chancellor continues, the Board of Regents has named Teresa MacCartney to temporarily fill the position.
'So touching': Florida principal crafts personal notes for 459 graduates
The Florida principal said the process was especially beneficial to him as he got a chance to learn more about each student.
The Florida principal said the process was especially beneficial to him as he got a chance to learn more about each student.
Parents pack Gwinnett County School Board meeting
It was a packed house at the Gwinnett County School Board meeting Thursday night with several controversial topics being discussed.
It was a packed house at the Gwinnett County School Board meeting Thursday night with several controversial topics being discussed.
Title IX protection extends to LGBTQ+ students, Education Department says
The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice of interpretation Wednesday explaining that it will enforce Title IX’s discrimination prohibitions to protect students.
The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice of interpretation Wednesday explaining that it will enforce Title IX’s discrimination prohibitions to protect students.
Gov. Ducey: Arizona college students can't be mandated to take COVID-19 vaccine, wear masks
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
Woman claims she was almost attacked at Gwinnett County school board meeting
A Gwinnett County woman claims she was stalked and almost assaulted after she took pictures of women who weren't wearing masks at a school board meeting over face coverings in the classroom.
A Gwinnett County woman claims she was stalked and almost assaulted after she took pictures of women who weren't wearing masks at a school board meeting over face coverings in the classroom.
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.