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
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.