Gwinnett County Schools considering new clear backpack policy

Gwinnett County Public Schools is considering requiring all students to use clear backpacks for safety, and they want to hear from you about the idea.

BioLab fire: School and government office closures over air quality concerns

Multiple metro Atlanta school systems have canceled their outdoor activities while the area deals with shifting winds around the Conyers chemical fire.

Harris-Walz Campaign kicks off HBCU Homecoming Tour to reach Black voters

In an effort to reach more young Black voters ahead of election day, Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz have kicked off their Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Homecoming Tour. They're targeting institutions in the key battleground states.

Atlanta's Booker T. Washington High School celebrating 100 years

Booker T. Washington High School, named after the renowned activist and educator born into slavery, is celebrating its 100th anniversary today.

Cobb Schools expanding Georgia Best degree program

The Cobb County School District is expanding its program that funds graduate degrees for district staff at no cost to them, adding 150 more educators.

2025 Best Colleges: Here's how Georgia schools were ranked

The U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating 1,500 colleges and universities across 17 different areas based on data reported by schools and other sources.

Superintendent: DeKalb County's payroll issues getting better after check problems

Hundreds of DeKalb County teachers and staff members were left without their paychecks after a payroll issue at the start of the school year, but officials say the issue should be fixed over the next few months.

More funding needed to modernize DeKalb County Druid Hills High School, officials say

Two years ago, frustrated students at DeKalb County's oldest school used their iPhones to document the unsafe conditions on campus. While repairs have been made, officials say more funding is need to modernize the school.

Producer Jermaine Dupri announces new internship for Emory students

Two lucky Emory University students will soon get the chance to work side by side with Atlanta native and So So Def Recordings founder Jermaine Dupri.

Teacher BAE offering self-care con for teachers on Sept. 29

Teacher BAE Inc., an organization that stands for "Balanced and Educated," is set to host its second annual Back-to-School Self-Care Conference.

More metro Atlanta school walkouts planned, some districts threaten disciplinary action

Some metro Atlanta school districts have warn students they could face consequences if they join a walkout to stand in solidarity with Apalachee High School and demand action for gun safety.

Cobb County removes additional books over explicit content, total now 26

The Cobb County School Board announced Thursday that six more books have been pulled from school libraries for their sexually explicit content.