Over 100 gun violence incidents on school grounds reported so far in 2023, Everytown says
The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.
The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.
Funeral for high school band teacher Madison Argo set for Thursday
Madison Argo, who had been the band director at Wheeler High School for just two years, will be laid to rest in Alabama on Thursday.
Madison Argo, who had been the band director at Wheeler High School for just two years, will be laid to rest in Alabama on Thursday.
Biden announces more student debt relief as payments resume after pandemic pause
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
Child care programs across the country lose subsidies from federal government
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
Most Americans believe conservatives face free speech restrictions on college campuses, poll suggests
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
For-profit colleges will have to prove they're worth the cost by July 2024
The US Department of Education is cracking down on for-profit colleges that can cost students more than they earn. This new standard will set tighter guidelines and put the squeeze on more than 1,700 schools.
The US Department of Education is cracking down on for-profit colleges that can cost students more than they earn. This new standard will set tighter guidelines and put the squeeze on more than 1,700 schools.
Federal student loan payments start this month. Here's what you need to know
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
How police were able to track the 13-year-old girl who was subject of an Amber Alert
A missing 13-year-old Atlanta girl is safe, but the search is still on for the 16-year-old boy that she was with.
A missing 13-year-old Atlanta girl is safe, but the search is still on for the 16-year-old boy that she was with.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Photography school steps in for students after Art Institute of Atlanta closes
After the sudden closing of the Art Institute of Atlanta (AIA), students were left scrambling to figure out how to continue their education. One school focused on photography announced it would be stepping up to the plate to help the affected students enroll.
After the sudden closing of the Art Institute of Atlanta (AIA), students were left scrambling to figure out how to continue their education. One school focused on photography announced it would be stepping up to the plate to help the affected students enroll.
Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Art Institute of Atlanta unexpectedly announces closure, students left scrambling
The Art of Institute of Atlanta, which awards associate and bachelor's degrees in art and science along with diploma and on-degree programs, has announced that it is closing its doors.
The Art of Institute of Atlanta, which awards associate and bachelor's degrees in art and science along with diploma and on-degree programs, has announced that it is closing its doors.
More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Georgia principal apologizes after Batman researcher says 'gay' in talk with students
A Forsyth County elementary principal has apologized to parents following after a Batman researcher gave a lecture to fifth grade students.
A Forsyth County elementary principal has apologized to parents following after a Batman researcher gave a lecture to fifth grade students.
US education chief weighs new ways to deter college admissions preference for kids of alumni
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Biden admin calls for 16 states to address underfunding of land-grant HBCUs
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
Clark Atlanta University students headed to Paris to study fashion
Two Clark Atlanta University Art and Fashion students are headed to Paris to study fashion.
Two Clark Atlanta University Art and Fashion students are headed to Paris to study fashion.
How the best colleges stacked up for the year, according to US News & World Report
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
Spelman College ranked No. 1 HBCU, Emory University named state's highest-ranking university overall
The annual ranking of colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report is out and that includes rankings of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
The annual ranking of colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report is out and that includes rankings of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.