Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Student resource center re-named in honor of popular Atlanta restaurateur Derrick Hayes
A resource center for students in metro Atlanta has been given a new name after a generous donation from one of the city's most well-known names on the Atlanta restaurant scene.
A resource center for students in metro Atlanta has been given a new name after a generous donation from one of the city's most well-known names on the Atlanta restaurant scene.
Sandy Creek High School student arrested for bringing gun to school
A student was arrested earlier this week after reportedly bringing a gun to Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone.
A student was arrested earlier this week after reportedly bringing a gun to Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone.
DeKalb County Schools superintendent finalist faces questions, criticism from parents
There was a lot to talk about at Wednesday night’s town hall meeting featuring DeKalb County’s sole finalist for superintendent, Dr. Devon Horton.
There was a lot to talk about at Wednesday night’s town hall meeting featuring DeKalb County’s sole finalist for superintendent, Dr. Devon Horton.
Family wants Gwinnett County principal to resign, charged after 9-year-old's leg broken
The troubling incident involves a 9-year-old and happened at WJ Cooper Elementary School yesterday in Lawrenceville.
The troubling incident involves a 9-year-old and happened at WJ Cooper Elementary School yesterday in Lawrenceville.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Krispy Kreme will give students free doughnuts for A's on report card
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
University of Houston using Artificial Intelligence to combat food insecurity
UH says a new project funded by a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation "aims to help food pantries communicate with other pantries, food donors, and agencies while also helping to provide culturally aware and personalized food to clients."
UH says a new project funded by a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation "aims to help food pantries communicate with other pantries, food donors, and agencies while also helping to provide culturally aware and personalized food to clients."
Georgia’s Stacey Abrams to join faculty at Howard University
Howard University, one of the nation’s top historically Black colleges, said it was appointing Stacey Abrams as the Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics beginning in September.
Howard University, one of the nation’s top historically Black colleges, said it was appointing Stacey Abrams as the Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics beginning in September.
DeKalb County Schools names superintendent finalist
Dr. Devon Horton was named the sole finalist in the year-long search to fill the post on Tuesday.
Dr. Devon Horton was named the sole finalist in the year-long search to fill the post on Tuesday.
Georgia’s Kemp vetoes bill capping university tuition hikes
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have capped tuition increases at public universities and colleges, calling it an infringement on the authority of the state Board of Regents and a violation of the state constitution.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have capped tuition increases at public universities and colleges, calling it an infringement on the authority of the state Board of Regents and a violation of the state constitution.
Atlanta Public Schools drops plan to rezone Midtown students
Atlanta Public Schools has announced that it has dropped its plan to rezone more than 200 students in Midtown Atlanta to other schools due to overcrowding.
Atlanta Public Schools has announced that it has dropped its plan to rezone more than 200 students in Midtown Atlanta to other schools due to overcrowding.
School voucher bill fails in Georgia House
The school voucher bill failed by a vote of 89 to 85.
The school voucher bill failed by a vote of 89 to 85.
Nashville Covenant shooting highlights security at private schools
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
Board votes to renew Gwinnett County superintendent's contract amid criticism
The Gwinnett County Board of Education has decided to renew the contract of the school superintendent.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education has decided to renew the contract of the school superintendent.
North Carolina teacher resigns after taping 11-year-old's mouth shut: 'He was humiliated'
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
Florida principal resigns after complaints on 'David' statue nudity
A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s “David" sculpture.
A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s “David" sculpture.
House GOP passes Parents' Bill of Rights Act in clash over schools
The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.
The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.
Georgia teacher no longer employed after unhinged outburst against students: video
A Georgia middle school teacher whose furious rant against students was secretly videotaped last week is no longer employed by the school district.
A Georgia middle school teacher whose furious rant against students was secretly videotaped last week is no longer employed by the school district.
Refugee women in Georgia training to become teachers
The International Community School in Decatur is helping train refugee women to be teachers. It is a way to help them find a new life in Georgia and combat the teacher shortage.
The International Community School in Decatur is helping train refugee women to be teachers. It is a way to help them find a new life in Georgia and combat the teacher shortage.