Georgia teachers honored by SONIC Foundation, College Football Playoff Foundation
One hundred teachers from the Georgia Teachers Initiative, a statewide network of over 40,000 educators, were each awarded $1,000 in DonorsChoose gift cards to help fund classroom projects.
One hundred teachers from the Georgia Teachers Initiative, a statewide network of over 40,000 educators, were each awarded $1,000 in DonorsChoose gift cards to help fund classroom projects.
Georgia Gwinnett College student makes school history with 3 bachelor's degrees
KimLinh Ngo graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College with three bachelor's degrees - and she did it all while working at two restaurants to pay for classes.
KimLinh Ngo graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College with three bachelor's degrees - and she did it all while working at two restaurants to pay for classes.
Georgia school voucher program expanded to more students by new agency
The new school voucher plan offering $6,500 to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses was designed for Georgia. students in low-performing schools, but it now could be open to more than one in five children in the state.
The new school voucher plan offering $6,500 to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses was designed for Georgia. students in low-performing schools, but it now could be open to more than one in five children in the state.
Tucker High School teacher suspended after incident in campus parking lot
A teacher at Tucker High School was reportedly arrested Monday morning for an incident in the parking lot of Tucker High School.
A teacher at Tucker High School was reportedly arrested Monday morning for an incident in the parking lot of Tucker High School.
Marietta City Schools shares details on cellphone ban: 'It’s created a community among students'
The cell phone ban now in place for Marietta middle school students could be expanding to high school beginning next year.
The cell phone ban now in place for Marietta middle school students could be expanding to high school beginning next year.
Georgia's school voucher program hits snags as eligibility confusion looms
Georgia’s new school voucher program, the Georgia Promise Scholarship, is off to a rocky start.
Georgia’s new school voucher program, the Georgia Promise Scholarship, is off to a rocky start.
Usher opens content studio at Atlanta Boys & Girls Club
Grammy-winning artist Usher has unveiled a new content studio at the Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club in Atlanta. The studio is part of Usher’s Social Impact Tour.
Grammy-winning artist Usher has unveiled a new content studio at the Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club in Atlanta. The studio is part of Usher’s Social Impact Tour.
Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet and literary icon, dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Parents rally to save Spalding Drive, Parklane elementary schools from imminent closure
Concerned Fulton County parents are nervously waiting to learn about the future of their children's elementary schools as district leaders get ready to release the county's draft plan on Monday night.
Concerned Fulton County parents are nervously waiting to learn about the future of their children's elementary schools as district leaders get ready to release the county's draft plan on Monday night.
Apalachee High shooting: Barrow County Schools continue campus safety discussions
The Barrow County School Board is expected to discuss its upcoming school safety survey during its meeting on Tuesday evening.
The Barrow County School Board is expected to discuss its upcoming school safety survey during its meeting on Tuesday evening.
Kids say 88-year-old East Bay reading rock star has super powers
88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.
88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
FAFSA form for 2025-26 financial aid now open: What to know, deadlines and more
The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.
The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.
MIT to offer free tuition to 80% of US households: What to know
MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.
MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.
Spelman College president stepping down after leave of absence
Spelman College's president will not return to the university weeks after the school announced she would be "taking a personal leave of absence."
Spelman College's president will not return to the university weeks after the school announced she would be "taking a personal leave of absence."
Fulton County parents push back against proposed school closures
Parents in Fulton County are continuing to speak out against the school district’s proposal to close two schools: Parklane Elementary in East Point and Spalding Drive Elementary in Sandy Springs.
Parents in Fulton County are continuing to speak out against the school district’s proposal to close two schools: Parklane Elementary in East Point and Spalding Drive Elementary in Sandy Springs.
Atlanta Public Schools looking for new school resource officers
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) held a job fair Wednesday evening at Lakewood Stadium in south Atlanta as part of an effort to hire 45 new school resource officers for its elementary schools.
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) held a job fair Wednesday evening at Lakewood Stadium in south Atlanta as part of an effort to hire 45 new school resource officers for its elementary schools.
Inner-city youth explore careers in design during Museum of Design Atlanta visit
A group of inner-city teenagers had the opportunity to explore the world of design during a visit to the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) on Tuesday afternoon.
A group of inner-city teenagers had the opportunity to explore the world of design during a visit to the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) on Tuesday afternoon.
Future uncertain for plans to modernize DeKalb County's Druid Hills High School
School leaders have three proposed options to renovate Druid Hills High School, but they all come with significant financial hurdles.
School leaders have three proposed options to renovate Druid Hills High School, but they all come with significant financial hurdles.
Georgia moves forward in creating voucher program for private and home schools
A new Georgia program that will give up to $6,500 a year to some families to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses will begin accepting applications in early 2025, but lawmakers must still determine how many vouchers the state will pay for.
A new Georgia program that will give up to $6,500 a year to some families to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses will begin accepting applications in early 2025, but lawmakers must still determine how many vouchers the state will pay for.