2024 Georgia Legislative Session: Final push for major legislation

Georgia lawmakers are racing to the finish line to pass major legislation as the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session draws to a close.

Atlanta Girls' School closure sparks community mobilization

Parents and alumni at the Atlanta Girls' School are coming together to save it after the board announced the school will not re-open next year.

Report: 1 in 10 school-aged kids has ADHD

The report found that the prevalence of ADHD was higher in boys than girls.

Georgia school voucher bill gets final passage, heads to governors' desk

Georgia senators gave final approval Wednesday to a plan to create a $6,500 voucher funding for private school tuition and homeschooling, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.

DeKalb County schools closing for April's solar eclipse

DeKalb County schools will be closing so that students can view April's solar eclipse safely, but not all parents are pleased with the district's decision.

McEachern High School shooting: Fourth person in custody

Dequaven Markell Ricks is charged with carrying a weapon in a school safety zone and loitering on school premises.

Atlanta Girls' School announces closure at end of academic year

Atlanta Girls' School on Northside Parkway NW has made the announcement that it is closing its doors at the end of the academic year in May.

Washington HS staff member placed on administrative leave, Atlanta school district says

Atlanta Public Schools says it is investigating an allegation of an inappropriate relationship between a staff member and a student at Booker T. Washington High School.

March Summits aim to change Mays High's reputation, student outlook

An event at Benjamin E. Mays High School on Thursday aimed to show students that violence does not have to have a place in their future.

Georgia school voucher push: Georgia House speaker aims to persuade resistant GOP members

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is leaning into the push to pass a voucher plan funding private school tuition and home schooling, looking to change the minds of fellow Republican skeptics.

Atlanta Public Schools students receive free eye care

Ophthalmologists and Atlanta Public Schools leaders say the free glasses and vision screenings could clear up more than just eyesight.