DeKalb County schools closing for April's solar eclipse

DeKalb County schools will be closing so that students can view April's solar eclipse safely, but not all parents are pleased with the district's decision.

McEachern High School shooting: Fourth person in custody

Dequaven Markell Ricks is charged with carrying a weapon in a school safety zone and loitering on school premises.

Atlanta Girls' School announces closure at end of academic year

Atlanta Girls' School on Northside Parkway NW has made the announcement that it is closing its doors at the end of the academic year in May.

Washington HS staff member placed on administrative leave, Atlanta school district says

Atlanta Public Schools says it is investigating an allegation of an inappropriate relationship between a staff member and a student at Booker T. Washington High School.

March Summits aim to change Mays High's reputation, student outlook

An event at Benjamin E. Mays High School on Thursday aimed to show students that violence does not have to have a place in their future.

Georgia school voucher push: Georgia House speaker aims to persuade resistant GOP members

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is leaning into the push to pass a voucher plan funding private school tuition and home schooling, looking to change the minds of fellow Republican skeptics.

Atlanta Public Schools students receive free eye care

Ophthalmologists and Atlanta Public Schools leaders say the free glasses and vision screenings could clear up more than just eyesight.

Texting kids at school: Why teachers say parents should stop

Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.

UNG student on academic probation for alleged AI-use partners with Grammarly

Last month, we told you about a University of North Georgia student put on academic probation after she used Grammarly on her paper. Now, we're hearing from leaders at Grammarly who say it was a misunderstanding due to faulty AI detection software.

SATs go digital this weekend: Here's what students think

Here's what you should know about the new shorter digital version of the SAT, based on comments from students who have taken practice versions and what experts say to expect.

Hall County deputies sent to high school for peace of mind after threats made

The Hall County Sheriff's Office says it placed additional deputies at Cherokee Bluff High School in Flowery Branch on Thursday because of rumored threats on social media.

8 students take to hospital after Monroe County school bus rear-ended Thursday

Monroe County Schools is reporting that 8 middle and high school students were taken to Monroe County Hospital for evaluation after their school bus was rear-ended on Thursday morning.