Maps of school teacher salary averages for 2024
Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.
Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.
Heart transplant patient has graduation ceremony in hospital
A heart transplant patient accepted his degree from Columbus State University in a special ceremony Saturday at Emory University Hospital.
A heart transplant patient accepted his degree from Columbus State University in a special ceremony Saturday at Emory University Hospital.
Ron Clark Academy cadet goes from viral video to acclaimed alumni
The young Ron Clark Academy cadet who went viral celebrating the announcement his class would go see "Black Panther" now has another reason to celebrate.
The young Ron Clark Academy cadet who went viral celebrating the announcement his class would go see "Black Panther" now has another reason to celebrate.
Student loans canceled for another 160K borrowers, Biden administration says
More student loan forgiveness was announced on Wednesday, totaling $7.7 billion, according to the White House.
More student loan forgiveness was announced on Wednesday, totaling $7.7 billion, according to the White House.
Study reveals best way to future-proof your college degree
A recent study suggests that having a double major in college could improve your earning potential.
A recent study suggests that having a double major in college could improve your earning potential.
Here are the smartest US states, according to 2024 study
Do you live in America’s smartest state? The ranking includes factors like average IQ, graduation rates, and SAT and ACT scores.
Do you live in America’s smartest state? The ranking includes factors like average IQ, graduation rates, and SAT and ACT scores.
Angela Bassett gives Spelman 2024 Commencement Address: 'Embody the queen you were meant to be'
Hours after President Joe Biden gives the commencement address at Morehouse College, renowned actress Angela Bassett took center at Spelman College to instill her own wisdom into the class of 2024.
Hours after President Joe Biden gives the commencement address at Morehouse College, renowned actress Angela Bassett took center at Spelman College to instill her own wisdom into the class of 2024.
President Biden delivers Morehouse College Commencement 2024 address
President Joe Biden was invited to Atlanta to address Morehouse College's graduating class of 2024, a move that has garnered mixed reactions over the past few weeks.
President Joe Biden was invited to Atlanta to address Morehouse College's graduating class of 2024, a move that has garnered mixed reactions over the past few weeks.
Vermont State's Max the Cat gets honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree
Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.
Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.
Graduation speaker gives each student $1,000 -- with a catch
A commencement speaker surprised graduates at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this week by giving them each $1,000 cash in envelopes — but with a catch.
A commencement speaker surprised graduates at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this week by giving them each $1,000 cash in envelopes — but with a catch.
Harlem to higher ed: Ebony Chappel's inspiring journey to graduation
Ebony Chappel will be graduating from Clark Atlanta University this weekend.
Ebony Chappel will be graduating from Clark Atlanta University this weekend.
Cobb County taxpayers question planned $50M event facility
Cobb County parents are upset about plans to build a $50-million event facility.
Cobb County parents are upset about plans to build a $50-million event facility.
Atlanta Public Schools cheating trial: Convicted educators implore court for mercy
Six former educators who were involved in the longest and most expensive case in Georgia history are asking for justice tempered with mercy.
Six former educators who were involved in the longest and most expensive case in Georgia history are asking for justice tempered with mercy.
Student loan forgiveness: Key deadline for one-time adjustment extended
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
Maryland parents must accept LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, appeals court decides
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.
Tampa 14-year-old earns college degree, prepares for nursing school: 'It was a lot of hard work'
Believe it or not, a 14-year-old student has achieved something incredible.
Believe it or not, a 14-year-old student has achieved something incredible.
Four more Georgia public universities to require standardized test in fall 2026
Georgia will require the ACT or SAT college tests at four more public universities starting in the fall of 2026, but will not restore testing requirements to as many colleges as before the pandemic.
Georgia will require the ACT or SAT college tests at four more public universities starting in the fall of 2026, but will not restore testing requirements to as many colleges as before the pandemic.
Hitler-themed class assignment raises red flags at metro Atlanta school
A Hitler-themed class assignment is causing controversy at a metro Atlanta school.
A Hitler-themed class assignment is causing controversy at a metro Atlanta school.
Atlanta Public Schools students recognized at special event
The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Board of Education held its annual Student Recognition Event last night at the Georgia State Convocation Center on Capitol Avenue.
The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Board of Education held its annual Student Recognition Event last night at the Georgia State Convocation Center on Capitol Avenue.
Civil rights complaint filed against Cobb County Schools over book removal
The federal civil rights complaint claims Cobb County School's decision to remove seven books from its libraries created a "hostile environment" for some of the county's students.
The federal civil rights complaint claims Cobb County School's decision to remove seven books from its libraries created a "hostile environment" for some of the county's students.