Gov. Kemp reiterates need for teacher pay raises

Governor Brian Kemp is not backing down from his push to increase teacher pay across the state, despite the fact that some have questioned its high price tag amidst a year of budget cuts.

Photo circulates of Martin Luther King High School students posing with swastika, Confederate flag

Administrators say they're taking action after a photo began circulating on social media that showed students who attend Riverside Unified’s Martin Luther King High School posing with a swastika and Confederate flag.

Atlanta non-profit give place for young to grow

The goal of one Atlanta-area non-profit is to give young men a place to feel loved, heard, and supported. They recently partnered with Atlanta Public Schools to provide a broader reach.

Texas legislators voice support for CROWN Act

The CROWN Act, which stands for "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair," is a law that prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and styles, commonly associated with race. The CROWN Act addresses unfair grooming policies that have a disparate impact on Black children, women, and men.

California may halt student fitness tests due to bullying of disabled, non-binary students

California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to pause physical education tests for students for three years due to concerns over bullying and the test discriminating against disabled and non-binary students. The move also comes after annual test results show a growing percentage of students scoring not healthy.

Georgia officials seek to end 5 standardize tests for students

Under the new plan, Georgia high school students would no longer have to take tests in geometry, economics, physical science, and American literature.

Gwinnett County inmates helping children to read

Five thousand books and a helping hand from inmate veterans of the Gwinnett County jail as they sorted children’s books to benefit the Great Little Minds Program.

UC Berkeley removes John Boalt’s name from law school, citing his racist sentiments

The rare "denaming" — the outcome of a nearly three-year process launched after a Berkeley lecturer discovered the racist writings of John Henry Boalt, a 19th century Oakland attorney — is the first time a Berkeley facility’s name has been eliminated due to its namesake’s character or actions.