LeBron James-backed I Promise School delivers 'discouraging' student test results: report
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.
Fisher-Price unveils first-ever sensory line of toys for preschoolers
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
Money-saving tips for parents of students heading back-to-school from financial expert
Hundreds of thousands of students in Georgia are headed back to school and this year, it's even more expensive to buy students what they need.
Hundreds of thousands of students in Georgia are headed back to school and this year, it's even more expensive to buy students what they need.
Fulton County DA hosts several back-to-school events on Saturday for local students
The Fulton County District Attorney's Office and DA Fani Willis hosted 4 back-to-school events in Fulton County on Saturday.
The Fulton County District Attorney's Office and DA Fani Willis hosted 4 back-to-school events in Fulton County on Saturday.
Barack Obama's first college is latest to end legacy admissions
Occidental College is the latest school to end legacy admissions in the wake of a Supreme Court decision removing race from admissions decisions.
Occidental College is the latest school to end legacy admissions in the wake of a Supreme Court decision removing race from admissions decisions.
K-9s, gang officers added to Atlanta Public Schools' police force
The district says it has made upgrades to safety and security.
The district says it has made upgrades to safety and security.
Good Day Atlanta viewer information: July 26, 2023
Good Day Atlanta viewer information: July 26, 2023
Good Day Atlanta viewer information: July 26, 2023
Harvard's legacy admissions under investigation by US Education Department
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Back-to-school fairs and events in metro Atlanta | 2023
Here's a list of some back-to-school fairs and events happening for the 2023-24 school year in metro Atlanta.
Here's a list of some back-to-school fairs and events happening for the 2023-24 school year in metro Atlanta.
Good Day Atlanta viewer information: July 25, 2023
Good Day Atlanta viewer information for July 25, 2023
Good Day Atlanta viewer information for July 25, 2023
School start dates for metro Atlanta counties | 2023-2024
With the school year around the corner in Georgia, many parents are preparing to send their children back to school.
With the school year around the corner in Georgia, many parents are preparing to send their children back to school.
Back-to-school: Cobb County Schools hires nearly 600 new teachers
Nearly 600 new teachers in Cobb County are planning their “First Day Of School" outfits according to reports of a massive hiring frenzy in the school district.
Nearly 600 new teachers in Cobb County are planning their “First Day Of School" outfits according to reports of a massive hiring frenzy in the school district.
Atlanta University Center schools anticipate surge in applications post-Affirmative Action ban
The US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action late last month has placed the nation’s historically Black colleges back in the spotlight as many prepare for an increase in admission applications.
The US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action late last month has placed the nation’s historically Black colleges back in the spotlight as many prepare for an increase in admission applications.
Free supplies distributed at back-to-school events Saturday in metro Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons held their annual back-to-school celebration at the team store at Atlantic Station.
The Atlanta Falcons held their annual back-to-school celebration at the team store at Atlantic Station.
Legacy admissions: What you should know about the now-controversial college admissions practice
In the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, a new battle is brewing over a practice by various universities that gives preferential treatment to applicants with parents who attended the same institution. Here's what you should know about legacy admissions, as well as the controversy surrounding it.
In the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, a new battle is brewing over a practice by various universities that gives preferential treatment to applicants with parents who attended the same institution. Here's what you should know about legacy admissions, as well as the controversy surrounding it.
Over 38K Georgians to receive student loan debt relief under Biden plan
Thousands of people across Georgia will have $2.1 billion in student loan debt forgiven under President Biden's new plan
Thousands of people across Georgia will have $2.1 billion in student loan debt forgiven under President Biden's new plan
4-day school week gains popularity as more districts adopt model
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Sam’s Club offering new memberships to teachers at discounted rate
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.