US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
Security increased at Douglasville high school because of shooting threat
There was an increased security presence at South Paulding High School in Douglasville on Friday because of rumors about a shooting threat to the school.
There was an increased security presence at South Paulding High School in Douglasville on Friday because of rumors about a shooting threat to the school.
High school ACT test scores drop to 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
Student with gun arrested Wednesday at East Jackson Comprehensive High School
A student was arrested at East Jackson Comprehensive High School in Commerce after bringing a gun on campus on Wednesday, according to a letter sent to East Jackson families.
A student was arrested at East Jackson Comprehensive High School in Commerce after bringing a gun on campus on Wednesday, according to a letter sent to East Jackson families.
Georgia’s high school graduation rate hits record high in 2023
In the last decade Georgia's high school graduation rate has jumped by more than 10 percent.
In the last decade Georgia's high school graduation rate has jumped by more than 10 percent.
Biden's second attempt at student loan debt cancellation moves forward with debate over plan's details
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Sex education in schools takes hit as state laws become stricter
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
16-year-old arrested for scrawling threatening messages on bathroom at North Forsyth High School
In a recent incident at North Forsyth High School on Oct. 3, threatening messages were discovered scrawled on a bathroom wall.
In a recent incident at North Forsyth High School on Oct. 3, threatening messages were discovered scrawled on a bathroom wall.
Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
Georgia launches childcare program to keep early educators from quitting
Georgia is launching a program aimed at keeping early educators from leaving their jobs.
Georgia is launching a program aimed at keeping early educators from leaving their jobs.
Bomb threat forces B.E.S.T. Academy students to be bused from campus
Students at B.E.S.T. Academy or Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy have been evacuated due to a reported bomb threat.
Students at B.E.S.T. Academy or Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy have been evacuated due to a reported bomb threat.
World Teachers' Day freebies: Dunkin' giving free coffee to educators
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
Harrison High School coach accused of sexual assault of a student
A Harrison High School teacher and coach has been accused of having sex with a student under the age of 16.
A Harrison High School teacher and coach has been accused of having sex with a student under the age of 16.
9-year-old hit by car as she got off school bus in southeast Atlanta
A young child was struck by a car while getting off a bus about a mile from the southeast Atlanta school she attends on Wednesday afternoon.
A young child was struck by a car while getting off a bus about a mile from the southeast Atlanta school she attends on Wednesday afternoon.
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.