Harvard's legacy admissions under investigation by US Education Department

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

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.

School start dates for metro Atlanta counties | 2023-2024

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

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

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.

Legacy admissions: What you should know about the now-controversial college admissions practice

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.

4-day school week gains popularity as more districts adopt model

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

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

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.

DeKalb County elementary school classrooms destroyed by fire

DeKalb County elementary school classrooms destroyed by fire

Firefighters arrived at the DeKalb County elementary school to find two of its classrooms engulfed in flames.

Firefighters arrived at the DeKalb County elementary school to find two of its classrooms engulfed in flames.