FAFSA: What to know about changes to this year's application for student aid
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.
Mother outraged: School allegedly fails to notify parent after double amputee son's injury
A Rockdale County child, who is a double amputee, has been hurt at school for a second time.
A Rockdale County child, who is a double amputee, has been hurt at school for a second time.
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Millions of student loan borrowers still aren't making payments
President Biden ended the student loan payment pause earlier this year.
President Biden ended the student loan payment pause earlier this year.
Georgia teacher retention bonus: Atlanta Public Schools makes about-face on decision after criticism
Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Education sends letter to Atlanta Public Schools over decision not to give teachers and support staff bonus announced by governor.
Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Education sends letter to Atlanta Public Schools over decision not to give teachers and support staff bonus announced by governor.
Atlanta educators frustrated by $1K bonus miscommunication
Some educators with Atlanta Public School say they feel tricked by the school district.
Some educators with Atlanta Public School say they feel tricked by the school district.
Georgia's groundbreaking donation tax credit program transforms lives for former foster youth
Foster kids often face unique challenges when they age out of the system.
Foster kids often face unique challenges when they age out of the system.
Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
Kemp announces $1K bonus for Georgia teachers, state employees
The $1,000 bonus is expected to go out to more than 300,000 of the state's employees, teachers, and school support staff before the end of 2023.
The $1,000 bonus is expected to go out to more than 300,000 of the state's employees, teachers, and school support staff before the end of 2023.
Federal judge rules school board districts illegal in Cobb County, calls for new map
A federal judge has ruled that school board districts in Georgia’s second-largest school system appear to be unconstitutionally discriminatory and must be quickly redrawn ahead of 2024’s elections.
A federal judge has ruled that school board districts in Georgia’s second-largest school system appear to be unconstitutionally discriminatory and must be quickly redrawn ahead of 2024’s elections.
Event ahead of Celebration Bowl aims to encourage Black children to swim
All week, there have been events leading up to the Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
All week, there have been events leading up to the Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
House passes legislation to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias
If approved by the Senate, whole milk could be available on school menus for the first time in over a decade.
If approved by the Senate, whole milk could be available on school menus for the first time in over a decade.
Clark Atlanta University establishes first-ever student chapter of SMPTE at a HBCU
This new chapter aims to offer valuable resources to students as they pursue diverse roles in the media and entertainment industries.
This new chapter aims to offer valuable resources to students as they pursue diverse roles in the media and entertainment industries.
California teen becomes youngest to pass the state bar exam
HISTORY-MAKING: 17-year-old becomes the youngest ever to pass the state bar exam and has now been sworn-in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys.
HISTORY-MAKING: 17-year-old becomes the youngest ever to pass the state bar exam and has now been sworn-in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys.
Almost 2 dozen books banned for 'sexual, inappropriate content' by Marietta City Schools
Almost two dozen books are being pulled from the Marietta City Schools' reading center. The decision came down Tuesday night in a 6-1 vote.
Almost two dozen books are being pulled from the Marietta City Schools' reading center. The decision came down Tuesday night in a 6-1 vote.
Would your HS student cheat on a test if no teacher was present?
In the wake of the pandemic, more metro high schools turned to remote learning to help students catch up on missing credits so they could graduate.But a teacher and longtime critic of how school districts use online credit recovery classes discovered what he believes is proof of how easily those students can cheat on tests.
In the wake of the pandemic, more metro high schools turned to remote learning to help students catch up on missing credits so they could graduate.But a teacher and longtime critic of how school districts use online credit recovery classes discovered what he believes is proof of how easily those students can cheat on tests.
Georgia woman killed in SC weekend crash, North Atlanta HS teacher husband in hospital
A Georgia woman was killed over the weekend along with two others in a mult-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 in South Carolina, according to news reports.
A Georgia woman was killed over the weekend along with two others in a mult-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 in South Carolina, according to news reports.
Harvard president to remain in position following backlash on antisemitism testimony
Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Cobb County School District added to list of schools under investigation for discrimination
The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and the Cobb County School District are currently under investigation for alleged discrimination
The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and the Cobb County School District are currently under investigation for alleged discrimination
UPenn President Liz Magill and board chair resign following uproar over testimony on antisemitism
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned after days of uproar surrounding her testimony about antisemitic incidents that occurred on campus.
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned after days of uproar surrounding her testimony about antisemitic incidents that occurred on campus.