University of California to drop SAT, ACT test requirements

University of California to drop SAT, ACT test requirements

Critics of the tests have long argued they put minority and low-income students at a disadvantage because the test questions often contain inherent bias that more privileged children are better equipped to answer.

Critics of the tests have long argued they put minority and low-income students at a disadvantage because the test questions often contain inherent bias that more privileged children are better equipped to answer.

Napping helps preschoolers unlock their full potential for learning

Napping helps preschoolers unlock their full potential for learning

For many parents of young children, the highlight of their day is nap time – not for them, but for their little ones. Especially now, with most preschools closed, getting a child to nap is the golden ticket.

For many parents of young children, the highlight of their day is nap time – not for them, but for their little ones. Especially now, with most preschools closed, getting a child to nap is the golden ticket.

Some US schools are pulling the plug on distance learning

Some US schools are pulling the plug on distance learning

After the Chattahoochee County school district called an early end to the school year, seniors lined up one day last week to complete their graduation paperwork. Students who hadn’t seen each other since in-person classes ended abruptly in March amid the coronavirus outbreak commiserated over all they’ve missed out on, including the prom and a senior class trip.

After the Chattahoochee County school district called an early end to the school year, seniors lined up one day last week to complete their graduation paperwork. Students who hadn’t seen each other since in-person classes ended abruptly in March amid the coronavirus outbreak commiserated over all they’ve missed out on, including the prom and a senior class trip.

Norcross head coach Keith Maloof keeps coaching through quarantine

Norcross head coach Keith Maloof keeps coaching through quarantine

Normally early May is for spring practice where Keith Maloof and his staff at Norcross High would be finding out what they’ve got for this fall, but now Maloof is dealing with a lot of unknowns. Will there even be a season and will his players be physically ready for it?

Normally early May is for spring practice where Keith Maloof and his staff at Norcross High would be finding out what they’ve got for this fall, but now Maloof is dealing with a lot of unknowns. Will there even be a season and will his players be physically ready for it?

New graduates scramble to find work amid COVID-19's job drought

New graduates scramble to find work amid COVID-19's job drought

LinkedIn analysis revealed the hiring rate plummeted more than 20 percent in April from an already depressed level in March.

LinkedIn analysis revealed the hiring rate plummeted more than 20 percent in April from an already depressed level in March.

DeKalb County School Board rejects sole superintendent finalist

DeKalb County School Board rejects sole superintendent finalist

DeKalb County school board members on Monday voted 4-3 to reject a contract for Rudy Crew to lead the suburban Atlanta district.

DeKalb County school board members on Monday voted 4-3 to reject a contract for Rudy Crew to lead the suburban Atlanta district.

College seniors share what it's like graduating during a pandemic

College seniors share what it's like graduating during a pandemic

Thousands of college seniors celebrated the end of their college careers over the weekend, and more will graduate this week --  just not as they expected. 

Thousands of college seniors celebrated the end of their college careers over the weekend, and more will graduate this week --  just not as they expected. 

Nonprofit hosts Cyber Celebration honoring 2020 Graduates

Nonprofit hosts Cyber Celebration honoring 2020 Graduates

They may not walk across a stage to get their college degree this spring, but a local organization wants to make sure this time is extra special for some Atlanta graduates.

They may not walk across a stage to get their college degree this spring, but a local organization wants to make sure this time is extra special for some Atlanta graduates.

Longtime Newton County friends accepted into military academies 

Longtime Newton County friends accepted into military academies 

They've been classmates for years -- now, three Newton County seniors will follow similar paths after graduation, as each receives an appointment to a United States Military Academy.

They've been classmates for years -- now, three Newton County seniors will follow similar paths after graduation, as each receives an appointment to a United States Military Academy.

New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused

New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused

The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday finalized campus sexual assault rules that bolster the rights of the accused, reduce legal liabilities for schools and colleges, and narrow the scope of cases schools will be required to investigate.

The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday finalized campus sexual assault rules that bolster the rights of the accused, reduce legal liabilities for schools and colleges, and narrow the scope of cases schools will be required to investigate.

Gov. Murphy signs bill preventing NJ schools from 'lunch shaming', denying students meals

Gov. Murphy signs bill preventing NJ schools from 'lunch shaming', denying students meals

Governor Phil Murphy signed the Hunger Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act for to help students who are having trouble paying for school lunches in New Jersey on Monday.

Governor Phil Murphy signed the Hunger Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act for to help students who are having trouble paying for school lunches in New Jersey on Monday.

Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds

Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds

Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.

Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.

College students file lawsuits seeking refund from schools moved online during coronavirus lockdowns

College students file lawsuits seeking refund from schools moved online during coronavirus lockdowns

Students at more than 25 U.S. universities who have been sent home to learn online during the coronavirus pandemic are filing lawsuits against their schools, claiming they're not getting the quality of education they were promised and demanding partial refunds on tuition and campus fees.

Students at more than 25 U.S. universities who have been sent home to learn online during the coronavirus pandemic are filing lawsuits against their schools, claiming they're not getting the quality of education they were promised and demanding partial refunds on tuition and campus fees.