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.
Federal student loan payments start this month. Here's what you need to know
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
How police were able to track the 13-year-old girl who was subject of an Amber Alert
A missing 13-year-old Atlanta girl is safe, but the search is still on for the 16-year-old boy that she was with.
A missing 13-year-old Atlanta girl is safe, but the search is still on for the 16-year-old boy that she was with.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Photography school steps in for students after Art Institute of Atlanta closes
After the sudden closing of the Art Institute of Atlanta (AIA), students were left scrambling to figure out how to continue their education. One school focused on photography announced it would be stepping up to the plate to help the affected students enroll.
After the sudden closing of the Art Institute of Atlanta (AIA), students were left scrambling to figure out how to continue their education. One school focused on photography announced it would be stepping up to the plate to help the affected students enroll.
Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Art Institute of Atlanta unexpectedly announces closure, students left scrambling
The Art of Institute of Atlanta, which awards associate and bachelor's degrees in art and science along with diploma and on-degree programs, has announced that it is closing its doors.
The Art of Institute of Atlanta, which awards associate and bachelor's degrees in art and science along with diploma and on-degree programs, has announced that it is closing its doors.
More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.