Gwinnett schools ending kindergarten redshirting in 2026

A policy change coming to Gwinnett County Public Schools is drawing concern from some parents and attention from state lawmakers.

Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK

A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.

Morris Brown College President Kevin James fired by board

orris Brown College President Kevin James was abruptly fired on Monday. James, who led the school's accreditation restoration, claims the board provided no cause.

Morehouse basketball players under investigation for behavior after game

Morehouse College confirmed its men’s basketball team is under investigation following a game last weekend against Savannah State.

GAE sues DeKalb schools over teacher contracts

The Georgia Association of Educators has filed a lawsuit against DeKalb County Schools, accusing the district of violating state law by failing to issue written contracts for the upcoming school year.

Registration open for free Construction Ready CareerExpo in February

Construction Ready will host its 2026 CareerExpo and SkillsUSA State Championships next month, bringing thousands of students to downtown Atlanta for hands-on learning and career exploration.

Georgia State cracks top 10 most Instagrammed colleges

Georgia State University has landed in the national spotlight for something beyond academics or athletics: it is officially the 8th-most Instagrammed college in the United States.

Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment starting Jan. 7

The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.

Teen tased by police on school bus speaks out after viral video: 'He was on the right bus'

An 18-year-old student says he did nothing wrong and is speaking out after a viral video showed a Fulton County Schools police officer tasing him on a school bus, prompting an internal investigation.

‘Superman’ police officer pushes bus full of Granbury ISD students

A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.

Cobb schools rally to help family after devastating house fire

A Cobb County school community rallied with donations, gifts, and holiday support for an Allatoona High School staff member whose family lost their home in a recent fire.

New rules after North Atlanta High School student stabbed with scissors

North Atlanta High School is implementing several new safety measures just days after a special needs student was stabbed during a fight on campus.

Mother of Rockdale County student allegedly beaten by teacher demands accountability

A Rockdale County mother is demanding accountability after surveillance video allegedly showed a teacher beating her 13-year-old son; the district says it is strengthening safety measures as the teacher faces criminal charges.

6 DeKalb County schools removed from federal improvement list

Six DeKalb County schools were removed from federal improvement lists after showing academic progress, while three others were added to the TSI list for additional support needs.

'Preventative' lockdown ends at Newton County schools

All Newton County schools went under a "preventative" lockdown Monday, according to the district.