Is Beecher Hills Elementary where valedictorians get their start?

For years, Beecher has created a reputation as a "birthplace" for valedictorians. Several former students have earned that title, salutatorian or had the top SAT score at their high school.

Actor Tom Hanks tells Harvard grads to defend truth, resist indifference

Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks told graduates of Harvard University to be superheroes in their defense of truth and American ideals, and to resist those who twist the truth.

House votes to cancel Biden’s $400 billion student loan handout

The House voted Wednesday to repeal President Biden’s plan to forgo more than $400 billion in federally backed student loan debt.

Poem written for Biden's inauguration banned by Florida school

"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."

Metro Atlanta school’s book bans may break civil rights law, federal officials warn

Federal officials say the metro Atlanta school district's decision to remove books from its libraries may have created a hostile environment that violated laws against race and sex discrimination.

Class of 2023: Krispy Kreme is giving graduates a dozen doughnuts for free

Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.

Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis

The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.

Mother-daughter duo earn Master's degrees together at CAU

It's almost time for a mother and daughter duo to turn their tassels. This weekend, the two will be graduating together with Master's degrees from Clark Atlanta University.

17-year-old Georgia Tech senior starts international mission trip

Savi Agarwal, just 17, already has made a big impact during her two years at Georgia Tech. Now, she is getting ready to put what she's learned to do some good abroad.

Superintendent contract for Dr. Devon Horton approved by DeKalb County Board of Education

The DeKalb County Board of Education has voted 6-1 to approve Dr. Devon Horton’s negotiated contract to be the next superintendent for the DeKalb County School District.

Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended

A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.