Opponents unimpressed as Georgia senator revives a bill regulating how schools teach gender
A Georgia state senator is trying to revive a proposal aimed at stopping teachers from talking to students about gender identity without parental permission, but both gay rights groups and some religious conservatives remain opposed to the bill.
A Georgia state senator is trying to revive a proposal aimed at stopping teachers from talking to students about gender identity without parental permission, but both gay rights groups and some religious conservatives remain opposed to the bill.
Police video shows 3rd grade teacher being arrested after allegedly being drunk on first day of school
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
'She's family to everyone': Fulton County's longest-serving teacher continues inspiring children
Michelle Donovan never thought she'd ever teach before Fulton County schools offered her a job. Forty-one years later, she's still touching the hearts of the kids and families in her classroom.
Michelle Donovan never thought she'd ever teach before Fulton County schools offered her a job. Forty-one years later, she's still touching the hearts of the kids and families in her classroom.
2 books with 'sexually explicit' content pulled from Cobb County school libraries
The Cobb County School District has pulled two books from its school libraries. School officials emailed parents saying the content is "highly inappropriate and sexually explicit."
The Cobb County School District has pulled two books from its school libraries. School officials emailed parents saying the content is "highly inappropriate and sexually explicit."
Emory University professor embraces student use of AI despite cheating concerns
The “dark side” of artificial intelligence (AI) is once again making headlines with growing concerns from those in higher education over students using it as an easy way out of doing school work. An Emory professor says the technology could also be a bright spot in education, depending on how it’s used.
The “dark side” of artificial intelligence (AI) is once again making headlines with growing concerns from those in higher education over students using it as an easy way out of doing school work. An Emory professor says the technology could also be a bright spot in education, depending on how it’s used.
Chick-fil-A's college scholarship applications are open and available to both employees and community leaders
Two Chick-fil-A programs will offer scholarships, with amounts varying between $1,000 and $25,000.
Two Chick-fil-A programs will offer scholarships, with amounts varying between $1,000 and $25,000.
Teacher retention an issue in Georgia, situation could get worse
Data from the Georgia Department of Education shows school districts are failing to retain more and more teachers each year.
Data from the Georgia Department of Education shows school districts are failing to retain more and more teachers each year.
Sonic Drive-In celebrating teachers with week of free food, drinks for back to school
The new freebies deal kicks off on Monday, Aug. 21.
The new freebies deal kicks off on Monday, Aug. 21.
Board votes to fire Cobb County teacher on leave over children's book
The Cobb County School Board voted on Thursday to terminate Due West Elementary fifth-grade teacher Katie Rinderle.
The Cobb County School Board voted on Thursday to terminate Due West Elementary fifth-grade teacher Katie Rinderle.
Officials uses pepper spray during fight at Lithonia High School
School officials say pepper spray was used to regain control during a fight at Lithonia High School on Thursday.
School officials say pepper spray was used to regain control during a fight at Lithonia High School on Thursday.
Chipotle to donate $100K in school supplies to teachers – here’s how to nominate someone
Nominations will be accepted through Friday, August 18.
Nominations will be accepted through Friday, August 18.
US colleges want to 'ChatGPT-proof' all assignments to stop cheating
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college.
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college.
Over 800,000 borrowers receiving billions of dollars in student loan debt forgiveness
The Biden administration announced in July that it would provide $39 billion in loan forgiveness for borrowers.
The Biden administration announced in July that it would provide $39 billion in loan forgiveness for borrowers.
Atlanta Public Schools to begin new speed camera program in school zones
If you're caught by one of these cameras speeding in a school zone, it's going to cost you.
If you're caught by one of these cameras speeding in a school zone, it's going to cost you.
Rockdale teachers accused of locking child with autism in bathroom, school investigates
School officials in Rockdale County have launched an investigation into allegations of employee misconduct against two special education teachers accused of locking a student with autism in a bathroom for hours as a form of punishment.
School officials in Rockdale County have launched an investigation into allegations of employee misconduct against two special education teachers accused of locking a student with autism in a bathroom for hours as a form of punishment.
Former Georgia police chief who sued city for discrimination is now teaching middle school
The former police chief of Georgia’s second-largest city has become a teacher.
The former police chief of Georgia’s second-largest city has become a teacher.
Atlanta high school parents demand extra police presence at school football games
There's a public outcry after what authorities acknowledge were multiple brawls last Friday night inside Lakewood Stadium in southeast Atlanta.
There's a public outcry after what authorities acknowledge were multiple brawls last Friday night inside Lakewood Stadium in southeast Atlanta.
Going to college? What you need to know about student loans
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.
Tribunal recommends Cobb County teacher on leave over children's book keep job
The Cobb County teacher has been on leave for more than a month over her choice of a children's book that dealt with gender fluidity.
The Cobb County teacher has been on leave for more than a month over her choice of a children's book that dealt with gender fluidity.
Roswell restaurants host fundraiser for nonprofit preschool
Three restaurants, two nights, and one cause -- that's the simple equation for a back-to-school fundraiser happening in Roswell this week.
Three restaurants, two nights, and one cause -- that's the simple equation for a back-to-school fundraiser happening in Roswell this week.