Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Altercation at Woodland High School results in soft lockdown
Woodland High School in Stockbridge was put on soft lockdown on Friday because of an altercation with injuries, according to Henry County Schools.
Woodland High School in Stockbridge was put on soft lockdown on Friday because of an altercation with injuries, according to Henry County Schools.
Local school teacher struggling to fundraise for summer camp
A Sandy Springs schoolteacher is on a mission to send all 150 of her English as a second language students to summer camp.
A Sandy Springs schoolteacher is on a mission to send all 150 of her English as a second language students to summer camp.
Sheriff: Indiana teacher stalked teen student, sent nearly 600 text messages
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
Man charged in Harvard bomb threats, Bitcoin extortion scheme
A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.
A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.
History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
Metro Atlanta schools granted millions for electric buses
In all, 15 Georgia school districts will get nearly $51 million to buy electric school buses.
In all, 15 Georgia school districts will get nearly $51 million to buy electric school buses.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Community college transfers derail students: 'Waste of time'
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.
Morehouse College hosts annual fan fest
The event also featured a college and career fair. Representatives from dozens of HBCUs (Historically Black colleges and universities) were in attendance.
The event also featured a college and career fair. Representatives from dozens of HBCUs (Historically Black colleges and universities) were in attendance.
Georgia school will pay $181K in legal fees, reinstate concerned mother and teacher who was wrongfully fired
The Georgia mom and substitute teacher was fired after she expressed concern over "All Are Welcome," a book that reportedly contains several illustrations of same-sex couples parenting and expecting children.
The Georgia mom and substitute teacher was fired after she expressed concern over "All Are Welcome," a book that reportedly contains several illustrations of same-sex couples parenting and expecting children.
Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Black parents seek schools affirming their history as some states ban race education
The situation has caused more Black families to leave public schools, opting for homeschooling or private schools that embrace their identity and culture.
The situation has caused more Black families to leave public schools, opting for homeschooling or private schools that embrace their identity and culture.
Meghan Trainor says 'f--- teachers,' apologizes after immense backlash: 'I got angry'
Meghan Trainor is apologizing for comments made at the expense of teachers. The "All About that Bass" singer expressed her love of teachers after receiving backlash for comments made on her podcast.
Meghan Trainor is apologizing for comments made at the expense of teachers. The "All About that Bass" singer expressed her love of teachers after receiving backlash for comments made on her podcast.
Bicyclist recovering after school bus crash in DeKalb County
A bicyclist was injured a bus hit him, according to DeKalb County School officials.
A bicyclist was injured a bus hit him, according to DeKalb County School officials.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
Assistant principal placed on leave after arrest for sexual battery
Dr. Samuel David Wilder arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated sexual battery, aggravated sodomy, and simple battery.
Dr. Samuel David Wilder arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated sexual battery, aggravated sodomy, and simple battery.
Literacy educator calls new Georgia laws 'meaningful'
The chief academic officer at an Atlanta literacy and language-focused school said she believes two bills signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp will help improve outcomes for children.
The chief academic officer at an Atlanta literacy and language-focused school said she believes two bills signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp will help improve outcomes for children.
Georgia won’t demand SAT, ACT tests to enter most public colleges
Students applying to 23 of Georgia’s 26 public universities and colleges next year won’t need to take the SAT or ACT college tests to apply.
Students applying to 23 of Georgia’s 26 public universities and colleges next year won’t need to take the SAT or ACT college tests to apply.
Washington State middle school blasted for 'highly vile' licking game between staff and students
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.