Student loan interest is accruing again: What to know before payments start in October
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Simplified FAFSA form coming, could save students money
It has taken three years but a new form for getting federal financial aid is coming.
It has taken three years but a new form for getting federal financial aid is coming.
Hurricane Idalia: Anticipated Georgia arrival forces college campus closures
Several Georgia institutions are closing down in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia's impacts on the state.
Several Georgia institutions are closing down in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia's impacts on the state.
Medical experts sounding the alarm on nationwide increase in kindergarten vaccine exemption rates
More and more parents are opting out of getting their kindergarten-aged students vaccinated according to new data from the CDC. On average, vaccination exemption rates across the nation nearly doubled last school year.
More and more parents are opting out of getting their kindergarten-aged students vaccinated according to new data from the CDC. On average, vaccination exemption rates across the nation nearly doubled last school year.
Duluth High School students’ exams go missing, now many will have to retake them
Advanced Placement exams taken by Duluth High School students vanished over the summer and no one’s been able to track them down since.
Advanced Placement exams taken by Duluth High School students vanished over the summer and no one’s been able to track them down since.
‘Back to school’ starts from July to after Labor Day, depending on where in US you live
Pew Research Center analyzed more than 1,500 public school districts and found that there are substantial regional variations in when students start and end their summer vacations.
Pew Research Center analyzed more than 1,500 public school districts and found that there are substantial regional variations in when students start and end their summer vacations.
Atlanta Public Schools board to swear in new interim superintendent
Dr. Danielle Battle will take her oath of office and become the interim superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools Monday.
Dr. Danielle Battle will take her oath of office and become the interim superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools Monday.
New SAVE student loan repayment plan could save borrowers $1,000 a year
It's estimated that more than one million borrowers will qualify for monthly payments of zero, based on their incomes.
It's estimated that more than one million borrowers will qualify for monthly payments of zero, based on their incomes.
ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
These 8 states will make free school breakfast and lunch permanent
Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.
Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.
Volunteer coach for Benjamin Mays HS seen punching player during game
A volunteer coach for Benjamin Mays High School is facing charges after reportedly punching one of his players.
A volunteer coach for Benjamin Mays High School is facing charges after reportedly punching one of his players.
Gwinnett County School District says student arrested for threat
School officials are reassuring parents and students after threats were made on social media recently.
School officials are reassuring parents and students after threats were made on social media recently.
LEGO Braille Bricks, meant to help children learn, now available to anyone
The bumps on each brick are arranged to correspond to the numbers and letters in the Braille system, with the printed version of the symbol or letter printed below the bumps.
The bumps on each brick are arranged to correspond to the numbers and letters in the Braille system, with the printed version of the symbol or letter printed below the bumps.
Opponents unimpressed as Georgia senator revives a bill regulating how schools teach gender
A Georgia state senator is trying to revive a proposal aimed at stopping teachers from talking to students about gender identity without parental permission, but both gay rights groups and some religious conservatives remain opposed to the bill.
A Georgia state senator is trying to revive a proposal aimed at stopping teachers from talking to students about gender identity without parental permission, but both gay rights groups and some religious conservatives remain opposed to the bill.
Police video shows 3rd grade teacher being arrested after allegedly being drunk on first day of school
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
'She's family to everyone': Fulton County's longest-serving teacher continues inspiring children
Michelle Donovan never thought she'd ever teach before Fulton County schools offered her a job. Forty-one years later, she's still touching the hearts of the kids and families in her classroom.
Michelle Donovan never thought she'd ever teach before Fulton County schools offered her a job. Forty-one years later, she's still touching the hearts of the kids and families in her classroom.
2 books with 'sexually explicit' content pulled from Cobb County school libraries
The Cobb County School District has pulled two books from its school libraries. School officials emailed parents saying the content is "highly inappropriate and sexually explicit."
The Cobb County School District has pulled two books from its school libraries. School officials emailed parents saying the content is "highly inappropriate and sexually explicit."
Emory University professor embraces student use of AI despite cheating concerns
The “dark side” of artificial intelligence (AI) is once again making headlines with growing concerns from those in higher education over students using it as an easy way out of doing school work. An Emory professor says the technology could also be a bright spot in education, depending on how it’s used.
The “dark side” of artificial intelligence (AI) is once again making headlines with growing concerns from those in higher education over students using it as an easy way out of doing school work. An Emory professor says the technology could also be a bright spot in education, depending on how it’s used.
Chick-fil-A's college scholarship applications are open and available to both employees and community leaders
Two Chick-fil-A programs will offer scholarships, with amounts varying between $1,000 and $25,000.
Two Chick-fil-A programs will offer scholarships, with amounts varying between $1,000 and $25,000.
Teacher retention an issue in Georgia, situation could get worse
Data from the Georgia Department of Education shows school districts are failing to retain more and more teachers each year.
Data from the Georgia Department of Education shows school districts are failing to retain more and more teachers each year.