Parents plead to Atlanta school board to stop proposed school closures
Atlanta Public Schools plans to close or repurpose 16 schools.
Atlanta Public Schools plans to close or repurpose 16 schools.
DeKalb County school bus involved in crash on Stewart Mill Road
DeKalb County police responded to a crash involving a school bus and a car at Stewart Mill Road and Rockbridge Road Southwest early Wednesday.
DeKalb County police responded to a crash involving a school bus and a car at Stewart Mill Road and Rockbridge Road Southwest early Wednesday.
Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule
The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Several Cedar Grove High students charged after on-campus fight, officials say
Multiple Cedar Grove High students face charges after a physical fight on campus, officials confirm.
Multiple Cedar Grove High students face charges after a physical fight on campus, officials confirm.
Spelman College receives $38M gift from MacKenzie Scott
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $38 million to Spelman College — her second major gift to the Atlanta HBCU.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $38 million to Spelman College — her second major gift to the Atlanta HBCU.
Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
Student arrested after gun detected at Booker T. Washington High School
A student at Booker T. Washington High School was arrested after the Evolv system detected a gun in a backpack.
A student at Booker T. Washington High School was arrested after the Evolv system detected a gun in a backpack.
Georgia middle school students hospitalized after ingesting Kratom
Several students at Saddle Ridge Middle School in LaFayette, Georgia, were hospitalized after ingesting Kratom, a plant-based substance with potentially dangerous stimulant and opioid-like effects, school officials said.
Several students at Saddle Ridge Middle School in LaFayette, Georgia, were hospitalized after ingesting Kratom, a plant-based substance with potentially dangerous stimulant and opioid-like effects, school officials said.
APS unveils final plan to repurpose 16 schools, save millions
Atlanta Public Schools released a plan to repurpose 16 schools, saving up to $25 million annually and reducing capacity districtwide; several projects would rely on ESPLOST funding and begin after the 2026–2027 school year.
Atlanta Public Schools released a plan to repurpose 16 schools, saving up to $25 million annually and reducing capacity districtwide; several projects would rely on ESPLOST funding and begin after the 2026–2027 school year.
Georgia Head Start programs secured by 45-day emergency bridge loan amid shutdown
Emergency bridge funding will keep Georgia Head Start classrooms open for 45 days during the federal shutdown.
Emergency bridge funding will keep Georgia Head Start classrooms open for 45 days during the federal shutdown.
KIPPS WAYS Academy students receive free laptops thanks to donation
Students at KIPP WAYS Academy and KIPP WAYS Primary in Atlanta are getting a major tech upgrade, thanks to a generous donation from The Fowler Firm and the nonprofit Future Successors.
Students at KIPP WAYS Academy and KIPP WAYS Primary in Atlanta are getting a major tech upgrade, thanks to a generous donation from The Fowler Firm and the nonprofit Future Successors.
Ranked: Best & worst college towns for 2025
When trying to decide what college to attend, besides academics, there are many factors like living expenses and social environment, that play a role in a student’s decision on where to pursue their degree.
When trying to decide what college to attend, besides academics, there are many factors like living expenses and social environment, that play a role in a student’s decision on where to pursue their degree.
16-year-old arrested for firing shot near Booker T. Washington High School
A 16-year-old was arrested after allegedly firing a gun toward Atlanta police near Booker T. Washington High School.
A 16-year-old was arrested after allegedly firing a gun toward Atlanta police near Booker T. Washington High School.
Students learn skills of restoring vintage cars in one-of-a-kind program at Kansas college
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
Trump makes some student loan forgiveness changes: What to know
Borrowers under certain repayment plans are eligible to have their student loan debt cancelled.
Borrowers under certain repayment plans are eligible to have their student loan debt cancelled.
Jane Goodall cause of death revealed: Report
Jane Goodall, iconic primatologist and conservationist, died at 91. Her cause of death was revealed Monday.
Jane Goodall, iconic primatologist and conservationist, died at 91. Her cause of death was revealed Monday.
Canvas website down for several hours Monday for students after AWS outage
Many college and K-12 students were unable to access assignments or course materials Monday morning as the learning management platform Canvas reported widespread connectivity issues caused by an Amazon Web Services outage.
Many college and K-12 students were unable to access assignments or course materials Monday morning as the learning management platform Canvas reported widespread connectivity issues caused by an Amazon Web Services outage.
City Schools of Decatur hosts first Transition Fair for students
The Decatur school district held its first-ever Transition Fair this week to help students with disabilities prepare for life after graduation.
The Decatur school district held its first-ever Transition Fair this week to help students with disabilities prepare for life after graduation.
Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."