Bill to ban cellphones in school heads to Gov. Kemp's desk
A bill banning cellphone use in public school classes between Kindergarten through 9th grade is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk.
A bill banning cellphone use in public school classes between Kindergarten through 9th grade is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk.
Snapchat threat leads to arrest of Acworth student
A 17-year-old Acworth student was arrested for making terroristic threats.
A 17-year-old Acworth student was arrested for making terroristic threats.
Georgia lawmakers agree on school safety bill after Apalachee High School shooting
Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a sweeping school safety bill inspired by a deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.
Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a sweeping school safety bill inspired by a deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.
Northgate High School student found with firearm on campus, prompting immediate response
A Northgate High School student was found with a firearm on campus, leading to a swift response from school administrators and law enforcement.
A Northgate High School student was found with a firearm on campus, leading to a swift response from school administrators and law enforcement.
Ohio library book returned almost 100 years overdue
The overdue library book was checked out in 1926 and librarians found it at a local Ohio branch decades later.
The overdue library book was checked out in 1926 and librarians found it at a local Ohio branch decades later.
Atlanta children's book authors hope to make lasting impact
Just 15 minutes of reading a day can expose a child to more than a million extra words each year—a simple habit that not only builds vocabulary but also fuels creativity, confidence, and curiosity.
Just 15 minutes of reading a day can expose a child to more than a million extra words each year—a simple habit that not only builds vocabulary but also fuels creativity, confidence, and curiosity.
11-year-old DeKalb student headed to national spelling bee for 2nd time
An 11-year-old DeKalb County student is once again preparing to represent Georgia on the national stage, after clinching the top spot in the state spelling competition.
An 11-year-old DeKalb County student is once again preparing to represent Georgia on the national stage, after clinching the top spot in the state spelling competition.
Senior skip deadly shooting used as lesson in Newton County classroom sparking outrage
Newton County Schools halts a social studies assignment featuring the murder of Justin Etienne on March 19.
Newton County Schools halts a social studies assignment featuring the murder of Justin Etienne on March 19.
DeKalb County Schools brace for potential federal funding shifts amid DOE uncertainty
District officials are considering cost-cutting measures, such as school consolidations and closures, to address financial uncertainties.
District officials are considering cost-cutting measures, such as school consolidations and closures, to address financial uncertainties.
Fulton County Schools introduces K9 unit to sniff out danger
The Fulton County Schools Police Department just launched a new dog program.
The Fulton County Schools Police Department just launched a new dog program.
Stockbridge Elementary teacher faces battery charges
A Henry County elementary school teacher has been charged with seven counts of simple battery.
A Henry County elementary school teacher has been charged with seven counts of simple battery.
Student loan repayment plan applications reopened by Education Department: What to know
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
Georgia Senate approves bill to ban cell phones in elementary, middle schools
The Georgia Senate passed a bill banning cell phones at public elementary and middle schools, effective July 2026 if signed into law.
The Georgia Senate passed a bill banning cell phones at public elementary and middle schools, effective July 2026 if signed into law.
Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Teacher put on leave for going to student's home, demanding homework
An Ohio teacher has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly showing up unannounced at a student's home to retrieve a missing homework assignment.
An Ohio teacher has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly showing up unannounced at a student's home to retrieve a missing homework assignment.
Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Is college still worth it? Americans weigh in on school costs, value of degree: poll
Concerns about college affordability have Americans split on whether making the financial investment in a degree is worth it.
Concerns about college affordability have Americans split on whether making the financial investment in a degree is worth it.
Trump’s Department of Education executive order: Georgia's education leaders react with uncertainty
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to effectively dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to effectively dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
Campbell High community rallies to reinstate beloved basketball coaches
The Campbell High School community is rallying around two long-time high school basketball coaches.
The Campbell High School community is rallying around two long-time high school basketball coaches.
Gwinnett County school trains future aviation mechanics amid growing industry demand
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Gwinnett County says students get hands-on training to prepare them for a career in the business
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Gwinnett County says students get hands-on training to prepare them for a career in the business