Atlanta Board of Education looking for firm to hire superintendent

The Atlanta Board of Education has announced they have initiated a search for a firm to find a new superintendent for the Atlanta Public Schools district.

Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know

The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.

These new laws go into effect in Georgia on July 1

Laws banning most gender-affirming surgeries for minors, allowing pregnant moms to get government assistance, and punishing gang members more harshly are among the new changes going into effect in Georgia starting in July.

Here's how to prepare to pay back your student loans once the pandemic payment freeze ends

The Supreme Court may strike down President Joe Biden's student loan plan, which would erase $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year or households that earn less than $250,000.

Atlanta's Academic Recovery Academy boosts student success

It's been three years since the pandemic put everything on pause and caused a nationwide learning loss. Now, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) says student scores are showing signs of improvement.

Cobb County teacher's job in jeopardy over children's book about gender

A Cobb County teacher is fighting for her job after reading a book to her class. The district said it violated Georgia's new Divisive Concepts Law.

Duke University to cover tuition for NC, SC students whose families earn $150K or less

"Attending college can expand a family’s opportunities for generations, and we aim to make the Duke experience as widely accessible as we can," the school said.

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Georgia Professional Standards Commission votes to delete the words "equity" and "inclusion" from the state's teacher preparations.

Austin ISD teacher fired over viral TikTok video

Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy was a third grade teacher at Becker Elementary School in Austin until she posted a TikTok that went viral overnight.

More college students are putting their education on hold: reports

The population of Some College, No Credential (SCNC) students has increased and many cited college costs as major challenges, according to recent studies. Here’s what you need to know.

Breastfeeding may later improve child’s exam scores, study suggests

The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.

Official: Nearly 80 schoolgirls in Afghanistan poisoned, hospitalized

Nearly 80 girls were poisoned and hospitalized in two separate attacks at their primary schools in northern Afghanistan, a local education official said Sunday.

Student loan repayment: How to prepare for payments when pandemic freeze ends

A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.

National Spelling Bee: Dev Shah, 14, wins with final word 'psammophile'

Congrats, Dev Shah! The teen from Largo, Florida, had his spelling career interrupted by the pandemic, then didn't make it out of his regional bee last year. He was crowned last night as the 2023 champion.