North Atlanta High School senior receives more than $2.2 million in scholarships
A North Atlanta High School senior has been accepted into 29 universities and has been offered over $2.2 million in scholarships.
A North Atlanta High School senior has been accepted into 29 universities and has been offered over $2.2 million in scholarships.
Georgia students' anti-human trafficking device makes finals of national contest
A Georgia middle school class's device to help fight human trafficking has made the finals in a national contest, and you can help them win the whole thing.
A Georgia middle school class's device to help fight human trafficking has made the finals in a national contest, and you can help them win the whole thing.
Metro Atlanta high school senior offered $1 million in college scholarships
Chase Patterson said he has always had high expectations for himself.
Chase Patterson said he has always had high expectations for himself.
Nearly 80% of teachers, child care workers have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gwinnett County schools seeking public input in search for superintendent
Gwinnett County Public Schools said Monday its search for a new superintendent is underway, and the district is seeking input from stakeholders to determine the best candidate.
Gwinnett County Public Schools said Monday its search for a new superintendent is underway, and the district is seeking input from stakeholders to determine the best candidate.
Gwinnett schools offer bonuses for substitute teachers to address shortage
As schools across the country and across Georgia face a need for more substitute teachers, Gwinnett County Public Schools is handing out bonuses and relaxing hiring requirements in hopes of attracting more applicants.
As schools across the country and across Georgia face a need for more substitute teachers, Gwinnett County Public Schools is handing out bonuses and relaxing hiring requirements in hopes of attracting more applicants.
Georgia students develop device to fight human trafficking
Students at Tucker Middle School are hoping a device they developed could save the lives of human trafficking victims.
Students at Tucker Middle School are hoping a device they developed could save the lives of human trafficking victims.
Sen. Ossoff announces $1.6 billion in funding for metro Atlanta schools
Senator Jon Ossoff spent Thursday afternoon at Cascade Elementary School in Atlanta announcing billions of dollars for schools in north Georgia.
Senator Jon Ossoff spent Thursday afternoon at Cascade Elementary School in Atlanta announcing billions of dollars for schools in north Georgia.
Vermont high school moves into old Macy's building
Months after toxins forced a Vermont high school to close its doors, students began attending classes in an old Macy’s department store.
Months after toxins forced a Vermont high school to close its doors, students began attending classes in an old Macy’s department store.
Sine Die: What passed and failed the 2021 Georgia legislative session
Georgia lawmakers were busy on the final day of the 2021 General Assembly. The only constitutional obligation lawmakers are required is to pass each general session a budget, something lawmakers worked well into the evening hashing out.
Georgia lawmakers were busy on the final day of the 2021 General Assembly. The only constitutional obligation lawmakers are required is to pass each general session a budget, something lawmakers worked well into the evening hashing out.
Spelman College community mourns the death of beloved professor
Former and current students and colleagues are mourning the death of a long-time professor at Spelman College.
Former and current students and colleagues are mourning the death of a long-time professor at Spelman College.
'Max Gruver Act' passes cracking down on hazing in Georgia
State lawmakers gave final passage on Wednesday to a bill aimed at cracking down on hazing in Georgia. The "Max Gruver Act" was named for a Roswell teenager who died as the result of hazing at Louisiana State University four years ago.
State lawmakers gave final passage on Wednesday to a bill aimed at cracking down on hazing in Georgia. The "Max Gruver Act" was named for a Roswell teenager who died as the result of hazing at Louisiana State University four years ago.
Georgia won't rate schools and districts for 2nd year
Georgia will not grade schools and districts using state test results for the second year in a row, the state Department of Education announced Tuesday, saying federal officials had waived the requirement for the state accountability system.
Georgia will not grade schools and districts using state test results for the second year in a row, the state Department of Education announced Tuesday, saying federal officials had waived the requirement for the state accountability system.
Griffin mom in disbelief after bus driver left her injured child behind
Marteisa Belt says she couldn't believe her daughter's school bus driver just pulled off, leaving her child behind, after the girl was injured while running to catch the school bus.
Marteisa Belt says she couldn't believe her daughter's school bus driver just pulled off, leaving her child behind, after the girl was injured while running to catch the school bus.
Ellijay teachers rally around one of their own after rare tumor diagnosis
“I mean, it’s just amazing what people are doing," says Ellijay Elementary School teacher Christian Johnson, who underwent brain surgery early this year.
“I mean, it’s just amazing what people are doing," says Ellijay Elementary School teacher Christian Johnson, who underwent brain surgery early this year.
Coweta County schools to stay closed amid tornado recovery
The superintendent of Coweta County School System said the district will remain closed through April 9 as community cleanup efforts continue after last week's devastating EF-4 tornado.
The superintendent of Coweta County School System said the district will remain closed through April 9 as community cleanup efforts continue after last week's devastating EF-4 tornado.
Senate approves $3,000-a-year credit for some teaching posts
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low-performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state Senate.
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low-performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state Senate.
First teachers, now a school district plans to start vaccinating students
First it was teachers and staff, now one local school district plans to start vaccinating students. It's the next phase of Marietta Schools plan to help those in the community get the vaccine if they want it.
First it was teachers and staff, now one local school district plans to start vaccinating students. It's the next phase of Marietta Schools plan to help those in the community get the vaccine if they want it.
Clarke County school board approves $3.9 million grant for pre-K building
The Clarke County Board of Education approved a more than $3.9 million Early Head Start Expansion Grant for an expanded "Office of Early Learning," which the district hopes will help it meet the demand for pre-kindergarten programs.
The Clarke County Board of Education approved a more than $3.9 million Early Head Start Expansion Grant for an expanded "Office of Early Learning," which the district hopes will help it meet the demand for pre-kindergarten programs.
Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.