Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan

Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less can mean student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.

Georgia Board upholds firing of Cobb County teacher over children's book

Former Cobb County teacher Katie Rinderle was fired after reading a picture book discussing gender fluidity to her fifth grade students.

Where's my money? Ossoff presses Biden administration about financial aid delay for Georgia students

Sen. Jon Ossoff is putting pressure on the Biden administration to address a delay in financial aid for Georgia students. This comes the same day as the Biden administration announced an additional $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness.

Clayton County Public Schools announces plan to conduct random searches

Clayton County Public Schools has announced that it will begin random searches as part of its safety protocols in an attempt to safeguard the school environment from disruptive behaviors.

Georgia Senate considers controls on school libraries, criminal charges for librarians

One of the new bills considered by the Georgia Senate would make school librarians subjected to criminal penalties if they are found distributing material the state considers "harmful to minors."

Henry County Schools names new interim superintendent

Dr. Carl Knowlton will helm Henry County Schools after the departure of Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis, who was named the top educator in Cherokee County earlier this month.

Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school

The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.

Metro Atlanta teen gets perfect SAT score on her 1st try

The metro Atlanta high school junior thought she'd just take the SAT for practice to see what subjects she needed to study. She got a perfect score on her first try.

'Addy's Law' proposes safer school bus stops in Georgia

SB 492 or ‘Addy's Law’ would make sure children wouldn't have to cross busy streets to get on their school bus.

Senate bill could regulate teaching of gender in Georgia private schools

Under the Senate bill, Georgia private schools would need written permission from all parents before talking to students about gender identity.

Cobb County educators sue school district citing sex discrimination, wrongful termination

Two Cobb County educators have filed a federal lawsuit against the Cobb County School District. The two are being backed by the Georgia Association of Educators, which serves more than 1,600 educators in Cobb County Schools.