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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Apple set to deliver thousands of iPads to LA, New York to help with remote learning

Approximately 100,000 iPads will be delivered to the city of Los Angeles, and 350,000 to New York City to help with remote learning, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday during the company's 2nd quarter earnings conference call.

Educators at Woodward Academy hold caravan to deliver special school spirit to seniors

Woodward Academy in College Park has been closed for more than a month and will remain so for the rest of the year. While it is sad for some students, it can be a bit heartbreaking for the Class of 2020 who won’t get the traditional senior-year experience.

Coronavirus pandemic now threatens upcoming school calendars and district budgets

As the threat of the coronavirus pandemic continues, education leaders around the state are now facing possible changes to the upcoming 2020 school year which could potentially include budget cuts.