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.
Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief: See who qualifies
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
Florida county schools adding four-day weekend 'mini-breaks' to improve attendance
A school board is "trying something new" by adding four-day weekends to the school calendar to combat absenteeism.
A school board is "trying something new" by adding four-day weekends to the school calendar to combat absenteeism.
Live Results: 2023 municipal runoff elections in metro Atlanta
The polls have closed and results are being counted in several municipal elections across metro Atlanta.
The polls have closed and results are being counted in several municipal elections across metro Atlanta.
Atlanta-based organization prescribes art for students struggling with mental health
An Atlanta-based healthcare and technology company has partnered with Stanford University to improve students' mental health using art.
An Atlanta-based healthcare and technology company has partnered with Stanford University to improve students' mental health using art.
Gwinnett County schools responding after 3 students overdose at same school
All three females students overdosed on fentanyl at one Gwinnett County high school during the same school year. Officials say they're tackling the deadly issue head-on.
All three females students overdosed on fentanyl at one Gwinnett County high school during the same school year. Officials say they're tackling the deadly issue head-on.
After 58 years at the same school, legendary teacher celebrated for her illustrious career
Legendary Moraga teacher, who taught 58 years at the same school, was celebrated as former students, colleagues, and community members came out to pay tribute to her and her illustrious career.
Legendary Moraga teacher, who taught 58 years at the same school, was celebrated as former students, colleagues, and community members came out to pay tribute to her and her illustrious career.
Atlanta Public Schools: Expect delays to Tuesday afternoon bus service at some schools
Some students in Atlanta Public Schools could face delays getting home due to the tribute service to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Some students in Atlanta Public Schools could face delays getting home due to the tribute service to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.