Georgia outspends Deep South neighbors in classrooms, Census data shows
The Peach State spent $16.08 billion on instruction, placing it in the upper tier nationally.
More K9s that can sniff out weapons are coming to Cobb County Schools
The K9s, with their certified handlers, patrol campuses providing an advanced layer of security to protect students and staff.
DeKalb County interim superintendent receives one-year contract
The DeKalb County Board of Education approved a one-year contract for interim superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, who pledged to continue advancing student success and district stability.
Some calling for Cobb County School Board vice chair's resignation over lawsuit
Some are calling for Cobb County School Board Vice Chair John Cristadoro to step down after a lawsuit was filed against him and his company for financial fraud.
Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis
Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.
President Trump issues ‘Fostering the Future’ executive order to support children in foster care
Children in foster care are getting more help in securing a stable future thanks to a new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday.
Gwinnett Schools move closer to new superintendent after community feedback
Gwinnett school leaders reviewed community feedback to guide their national search for a new superintendent.
States add gun safety to school curriculums
Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.
'Save Decatur Schools' group forms to fight possible campus shutdowns
Parents formed “Save Decatur Schools" to oppose proposed closures of five K-2 campuses, including Clairemont Elementary.
APS faces backlash over proposal to close Continental Colony Elementary School
Parents argue closing Continental Colony Elementary would cost more than keeping it open.
Parents plead to Atlanta school board to stop proposed school closures
Atlanta Public Schools plans to close or repurpose 16 schools.
DeKalb County school bus involved in crash on Stewart Mill Road
DeKalb County police responded to a crash involving a school bus and a car at Stewart Mill Road and Rockbridge Road Southwest early Wednesday.
Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule
The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Several Cedar Grove High students charged after on-campus fight, officials say
Multiple Cedar Grove High students face charges after a physical fight on campus, officials confirm.
Spelman College receives $38M gift from MacKenzie Scott
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $38 million to Spelman College — her second major gift to the Atlanta HBCU.
Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
Student arrested after gun detected at Booker T. Washington High School
A student at Booker T. Washington High School was arrested after the Evolv system detected a gun in a backpack.
Georgia middle school students hospitalized after ingesting Kratom
Several students at Saddle Ridge Middle School in LaFayette, Georgia, were hospitalized after ingesting Kratom, a plant-based substance with potentially dangerous stimulant and opioid-like effects, school officials said.
APS unveils final plan to repurpose 16 schools, save millions
Atlanta Public Schools released a plan to repurpose 16 schools, saving up to $25 million annually and reducing capacity districtwide; several projects would rely on ESPLOST funding and begin after the 2026–2027 school year.