Arby's Foundation wipes out lunch debt for Decatur City Schools
All Decatur students facing a new limited lunch plan have had their outstanding meal debt wiped out thanks to an overwhelming amount of help from the community and a new grant.
All Decatur students facing a new limited lunch plan have had their outstanding meal debt wiped out thanks to an overwhelming amount of help from the community and a new grant.
Ailey dance masterpiece 'Revelations' used as educational tool
A group of Atlanta students is the latest to take part in the unique "Revelations: An Interdisciplinary Approach" program.
A group of Atlanta students is the latest to take part in the unique "Revelations: An Interdisciplinary Approach" program.
Emory University museum returns stolen artifacts to Greece years later
The Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University has returned three "illicitly exported" artifacts to Greece, according to The Emory Wheel.
The Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University has returned three "illicitly exported" artifacts to Greece, according to The Emory Wheel.
Decatur schools to serve cheese sandwiches to students with unpaid lunch debt
Starting in February, any Decatur student who has more than around $10 in unpaid meal debt will get an "alternative meal" of a cheese sandwich and milk.
Starting in February, any Decatur student who has more than around $10 in unpaid meal debt will get an "alternative meal" of a cheese sandwich and milk.
Which US states still require students to learn cursive handwriting?
Cursive has been making a comeback in U.S. classrooms, with research showing its benefits for learning. But not everyone supports its instruction in an increasingly digital age with an already-full curriculum.
Cursive has been making a comeback in U.S. classrooms, with research showing its benefits for learning. But not everyone supports its instruction in an increasingly digital age with an already-full curriculum.
More than 200 teachers must pay back bonuses they accidentally received from school
Charlotte teachers mistakenly received bonus payments after a payroll error by the school district.
Charlotte teachers mistakenly received bonus payments after a payroll error by the school district.
Ohio lawmakers propose paying students to attend school and graduate
A proposed bill would give students between $250 and $750 for graduating high school.
A proposed bill would give students between $250 and $750 for graduating high school.
Former Cedar Grove Middle School teacher arrested for child molestation
The 30-year-old former teacher posted bond Thursday.
The 30-year-old former teacher posted bond Thursday.
Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Spelman College receives largest donation in history, $100M
Spelman College has announced they have received its largest single donation ever -- $100 million -- from businesswoman and philanthropist Ronda Stryker and her husband, William Johnston, chairman of Greenleaf Trust.
Spelman College has announced they have received its largest single donation ever -- $100 million -- from businesswoman and philanthropist Ronda Stryker and her husband, William Johnston, chairman of Greenleaf Trust.
25 books banned from Marietta City Schools reading center
There are now 25 books banned from the Marietta City Schools reading center.
There are now 25 books banned from the Marietta City Schools reading center.
Lawmakers want Georgia Lottery to pay for Pre-K
State lawmakers want to use part of a 100-billion-dollar Georgia Lottery surplus to help pay for Pre-K.
State lawmakers want to use part of a 100-billion-dollar Georgia Lottery surplus to help pay for Pre-K.
Sonic is honoring teachers with free food and drinks this week
According to the fast-food giant, educators can enjoy the special offer each day from Jan. 16-19.
According to the fast-food giant, educators can enjoy the special offer each day from Jan. 16-19.
Georgia weather closings for Jan. 16, 2024
Once again, school districts in Georgia are having to make the decision whether or not to keep schools open because of severe weather.
Once again, school districts in Georgia are having to make the decision whether or not to keep schools open because of severe weather.
Georgia leaders propose $11.3M to improve reading rates
A national report found that only 32% of Georgia's fourth graders were proficient in reading, and officials are trying to spend more to tackle the problem.
A national report found that only 32% of Georgia's fourth graders were proficient in reading, and officials are trying to spend more to tackle the problem.
Columbia HS band booster club members accused of misappropriating funds
The DeKalb County School District is investigating allegations that members of Columbia High School's band booster club misappropriated funds.
The DeKalb County School District is investigating allegations that members of Columbia High School's band booster club misappropriated funds.
Student loan forgiveness: Some Americans will get loans canceled in February — here's who qualifies
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
Professor says he was fired for refusing to inflate grades: 'Totally against what I was supposed to do'
The former Spelman College professor claims he was fired after refusing to inflate his students' grades after they complained his class was too difficult.
The former Spelman College professor claims he was fired after refusing to inflate his students' grades after they complained his class was too difficult.
School closings announced ahead of expected severe weather in Georgia Friday
School districts across metro Atlanta and north Georgia are preparing for a severe weather threat on Friday. Some are opting to close, delay, or move to online learning as a result.
School districts across metro Atlanta and north Georgia are preparing for a severe weather threat on Friday. Some are opting to close, delay, or move to online learning as a result.
Jackson High School in Butts County evacuated after threat on Thursday morning
Students at Jackson High School in Butts County were evacuated on Thursday morning because of an anonymous threat, according to a letter sent to school families.
Students at Jackson High School in Butts County were evacuated on Thursday morning because of an anonymous threat, according to a letter sent to school families.