Best states for education in 2025

Schools across the country offer different resources that help students thrive academically, and these states earn high grades for their overall performance.

A.1. responds after Linda McMahon mistakes it with AI

Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.

Pre-K teacher investigated for giving kids gummies before nap time

Parents reported "their children feeling sleepier and napping during the day when they normally wouldn’t," according to a search warrant.

Bonuses for Georgia child care teachers, staff | Check eligibility

Georgia child care teachers and staff will soon receive a $500 bonus as part of a new state initiative aimed at recognizing their ongoing dedication and hard work.

Teen's $30M app didn't impress Ivy League - But Georgia Tech said Yes

Zach Yadegari, an 18-year-old with a 4.0 GPA, a 34 ACT score, and a startup earning $30 million a year, recently learned that launching a wildly successful AI app isn’t necessarily a ticket to the Ivy League.

Student caught with gun in bookbag at Midtown High School

A student was arrested Thursday morning after attempting to bring a weapon into Midtown High School, according to Atlanta Public Schools.

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.

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.

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.

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.