Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
Trump plans executive order to dismantle Education Department—what it means
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.
Marietta City Schools votes to add new weapons detection systems
Marietta City Schools is the latest district to add weapons detection systems in their schools.
Marietta City Schools is the latest district to add weapons detection systems in their schools.
Atlanta rapper Pastor Troy speaks to hip-hop lyrics class at Morris Brown
Students at Morris Brown College got a unique lesson in hip-hop history and culture on Monday, as Atlanta rapper Pastor Troy served as a guest lecturer.
Students at Morris Brown College got a unique lesson in hip-hop history and culture on Monday, as Atlanta rapper Pastor Troy served as a guest lecturer.
Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
Million-dollar scholar: Douglas County HS senior accepted to 58 schools
Mantavius Presley, a senior at Douglas County High School, has achieved a rare milestone—earning $1 million in scholarship offers from colleges and universities across the country.
Mantavius Presley, a senior at Douglas County High School, has achieved a rare milestone—earning $1 million in scholarship offers from colleges and universities across the country.
Trump's anti-DEI crusade targets more than 50 universities: See the full list
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
Harvard is no longer the dream school; here’s what is
Another school overtakes Harvard as the most desirable dream college, according to a new Princeton Review survey.
Another school overtakes Harvard as the most desirable dream college, according to a new Princeton Review survey.
Study reveals impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on kindergarteners' development
Researchers in a recent study found that the pandemic had an effect on kindergartners social skills and cognitive development.
Researchers in a recent study found that the pandemic had an effect on kindergartners social skills and cognitive development.
USDA cancels $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local suppliers
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
Education Department lays off nearly 50% of its staff: What to know
The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
Georgia Tech police launch advanced emergency response system
The Georgia Tech Police Department has introduced a cutting-edge emergency response system designed to improve situational awareness and first responder efficiency.
The Georgia Tech Police Department has introduced a cutting-edge emergency response system designed to improve situational awareness and first responder efficiency.
Atlanta Hawks, State Farm partner to inspire students through science
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm joined forces to spark local students' interest in STEM education through an engaging, hands-on learning experience.
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm joined forces to spark local students' interest in STEM education through an engaging, hands-on learning experience.
DeKalb County considering 3 new sites for Druid Hills High School
One of DeKalb County's oldest schools may be moving miles away if leaders decide to approve the $200 million project.
One of DeKalb County's oldest schools may be moving miles away if leaders decide to approve the $200 million project.
Department of Education employees sent home, nearly half of staff to be eliminated: report
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
ALLSAFE App: Atlanta dad's safety app may be answer to curbing gun violence
Parents Safety Alliance's Kyle Roedler developed the ALLSAFE app. He said it is a bot that detects social media threats.
Parents Safety Alliance's Kyle Roedler developed the ALLSAFE app. He said it is a bot that detects social media threats.
Trump administration cancels $400M in grants, contracts with Columbia University
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.
Trump order aims to deny student loan relief to some borrowers
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.
What happens to student loan payments if the Department of Education is eliminated?
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
President Trump expresses interest in dismantling the Department of Education
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?