MSHSL's transgender athlete policy under investigation by US Department of Education

The United States Department of Education announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) after the state organization previously said it will allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.

Atlanta rapper Ludacris bringing TechTunes to Morrow school

Grammy-winning rapper and Atlanta resident Ludacris is giving back to the next generation of music technology pioneers through his nonprofit, The Ludacris Foundation.

How far COVID set students back: State-by-state report card

New data offers a look at how students nationwide are performing academically following the pandemic. Here's what the report found.

Georgia lawmakers weighing bill to post Ten Commandments in schools

Georgia lawmakers are considering House Bill 313 (HB 313), which would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in three prominent locations.

Marietta schools to install artificial-intelligence weapons detection system

Marietta City Schools will implement artificial intelligence to detect weapons on campus, following a unanimous vote by the school board Tuesday night. 

Deadline approaches for families to apply to new Georgia Promise Scholarship

Hundreds of thousands of Georgia parents can soon apply for a $6,500 scholarship to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses under the Georgia Promise Scholarship. 

Chamblee High School employee arrested for sexual battery of student

Chamblee High School notified parents and guardians of students on Thursday that one of its employees is no longer associated with the school after an incident involving a student.

Pinecrest Academy students selected to speak to ISS astronauts

Students at Pinecrest Academy, a private Catholic school in Cumming, have been selected for a rare opportunity to communicate with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Parkview High School student found with gun in bookbag

Gwinnett County Schools officials say a gun was found on a student at a Lilburn high school on Thursday.

Survey reveals Georgians believe teachers should be paid more

A new survey reveals that Georgians believe teachers in the state are significantly underpaid, with respondents suggesting educators should earn nearly $30,000 more than they currently do.

Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know

Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.

Book ban investigations ended, including complaints against Forsyth County Schools

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced it will no longer investigate school book removals, effectively ending its involvement in the nationwide debate over so-called "book bans."

Fight to ban school zone speed cameras begins in Georgia House

A state lawmaker just declared war on school zone speed cameras, and he says he has quite the army to back him up.

Georgia House Speaker introduces sweeping school safety reforms after mass shooting

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has introduced a comprehensive school safety plan to the legislature, aiming to prevent tragedies like the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County last fall.

Georgia Tech tops list of best colleges in Georgia, Emory and UGA follow

Choosing the right college is one of the most important decisions a student can make, impacting not just their education, but their future career and personal growth.

Gwinnett County Schools superintendent fired by board of education

The Gwinnett County Board of Education has voted to cut short the contract of Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts, ending his tenure as leader of Georgia’s largest school district.