Should AP African American Studies be taught in Georgia schools? Congresswomen talk superintendent ban
Should Advanced Placement African American Studies be taught in Georgia schools? According to State School Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Education Richard Woods, it's not a priority.
Should Advanced Placement African American Studies be taught in Georgia schools? According to State School Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Education Richard Woods, it's not a priority.
Henry County school board names sole superintendent finalist
Dr. John Pace III was named the sole finalist to serve as the Henry County school superintendent for the upcoming school year.
Dr. John Pace III was named the sole finalist to serve as the Henry County school superintendent for the upcoming school year.
1K students receive new shoes, school supplies from Change Church
On July 20, 2024, Change Church, in partnership with The Change Foundation and local businesses, hosted the 2nd Annual Change Mart.
On July 20, 2024, Change Church, in partnership with The Change Foundation and local businesses, hosted the 2nd Annual Change Mart.
Back-to-School 2024: When does school start in metro Atlanta?
As summer winds down, excitement fills the air in metro Atlanta as students prepare to return to school. Here is a list of start dates.
As summer winds down, excitement fills the air in metro Atlanta as students prepare to return to school. Here is a list of start dates.
Atlanta Public Schools holds Back-to-School Bash over weekend
Atlanta Public Schools celebrated the start of a brand-new school year with a big Back-to-School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center over the weekend.
Atlanta Public Schools celebrated the start of a brand-new school year with a big Back-to-School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center over the weekend.
Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
Back-to-school events and giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2024
List of back-to-school events and giveaways in the metro Atlanta area for 2024.
List of back-to-school events and giveaways in the metro Atlanta area for 2024.
Morehouse College president announces retirement
Dr. David A. Thomas, the esteemed president of Morehouse College, has announced that he will retire next summer after a distinguished tenure marked by innovation, growth, and a commitment to social justice.
Dr. David A. Thomas, the esteemed president of Morehouse College, has announced that he will retire next summer after a distinguished tenure marked by innovation, growth, and a commitment to social justice.
DeKalb County approves new weapons detection systems in schools, stadiums
DeKalb County is beefing up security measures at six schools and five football stadiums to reduce the number of weapons that make it onto campus.
DeKalb County is beefing up security measures at six schools and five football stadiums to reduce the number of weapons that make it onto campus.
Shaq takes 20 North Texas kids on $500 back-to-school shopping sprees at JCPenney
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
Cellphone ban: DeKalb County Schools approves $400K for smartphone pouch pilot program
The DeKalb County School Board has voted to spend $400,000 on a smartphone pouch pilot program during its meeting on Monday.
The DeKalb County School Board has voted to spend $400,000 on a smartphone pouch pilot program during its meeting on Monday.
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
Dr. Bryan Johnson approved as next Atlanta Public Schools superintendent
Dr. Bryan Johnson has officially been selected as the next superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools. The vote was unanimous.
Dr. Bryan Johnson has officially been selected as the next superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools. The vote was unanimous.
Nearly half of student loan borrowers haven't resumed payments
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
Mother of APS student claims teacher choked her son
The mother of a Crawford Long Middle School student has taken legal action against Atlanta Public Schools after she claims her son was strangled by his teacher.
The mother of a Crawford Long Middle School student has taken legal action against Atlanta Public Schools after she claims her son was strangled by his teacher.