$6,500 school vouchers bill stalls in Georgia House
Georgia Republicans shelved a plan to broaden state voucher funding for private school tuition and home schooling on Thursday.
Georgia Republicans shelved a plan to broaden state voucher funding for private school tuition and home schooling on Thursday.
Library association releases report on record book ban attempts in 2022
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.
Bill for $6,500 vouchers creeps toward Georgia House passage
Supporters argue that the vouchers for private school tuition, home schooling supplies, therapy, tutoring or even early college courses for high school students would help students who aren't well-served by poor-performing schools.
Supporters argue that the vouchers for private school tuition, home schooling supplies, therapy, tutoring or even early college courses for high school students would help students who aren't well-served by poor-performing schools.
Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
With spring break approaching, Atlanta schools hold event to prevent violence
School leaders say higher rates of violence tend to happen when students are on extended breaks from school. And with spring break getting, APS wants to do what anything can to stop acts of violence.
School leaders say higher rates of violence tend to happen when students are on extended breaks from school. And with spring break getting, APS wants to do what anything can to stop acts of violence.
All LAUSD schools closed as thousands of employees continue 3-day strike
Los Angeles Unifed campuses will be closed Tuesday and likely through Thursday as service workers begin a planned strike -- leaving more than 400,000 students without classes.
Los Angeles Unifed campuses will be closed Tuesday and likely through Thursday as service workers begin a planned strike -- leaving more than 400,000 students without classes.
Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Got questions for police? Here's you chance to ask
For the first time, every police agency in Cobb County will get together for a public forum. The community is invited to ask questions.
For the first time, every police agency in Cobb County will get together for a public forum. The community is invited to ask questions.
Debate continues over sexual education at Gwinnett County Schools
The debate over Gwinnett County’s controversial sex education curriculum will have to wait at least another month.
The debate over Gwinnett County’s controversial sex education curriculum will have to wait at least another month.
Georgia Trade Industry Expo targets students, record attendance
College enrollment is declining. One of the reasons, according to a national data tracker, is that alternatives that cost less and potentially pay more are available.
College enrollment is declining. One of the reasons, according to a national data tracker, is that alternatives that cost less and potentially pay more are available.
What DeKalb County Schools' new weapons detection system means for students
DeKalb County school leaders are beefing up security in schools across the district after a record number of weapons were found on campuses this year.
DeKalb County school leaders are beefing up security in schools across the district after a record number of weapons were found on campuses this year.
Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letter
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
Lunchables with 'specialized recipe' headed to US school lunch programs
The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.
The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.
DeKalb School Board approves $8M contract for weapon detection system
Over 300 weapons have been confiscated from DeKalb County students this school year alone and the district is on track to have seen the highest number of weapons in years.
Over 300 weapons have been confiscated from DeKalb County students this school year alone and the district is on track to have seen the highest number of weapons in years.
Georgia taxpayers to see refunds, credits after state budget passed, Kemp says
This budget also gives money back to taxpayers for the second year in a row.
This budget also gives money back to taxpayers for the second year in a row.
Lawmakers considering bill to require annual active shooter drills in Georgia schools
Opponents argue the yearly exercise could leave children traumatized, but public safety experts say the drills would make schools safer.
Opponents argue the yearly exercise could leave children traumatized, but public safety experts say the drills would make schools safer.
Georgia House approves $32.4 billion 2024 budget, HOPE money falls short
The Georgia House of Representatives approved their version of the state's Fiscal Year 2024 budget Thursday afternoon, but it did not include one of Gov. Brian Kemp's priorities.
The Georgia House of Representatives approved their version of the state's Fiscal Year 2024 budget Thursday afternoon, but it did not include one of Gov. Brian Kemp's priorities.
More Americans skipping college and turning to jobs that don't require degrees
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Georgia House Appropriations Committee wants $4K pay increase for state law officers
The full House is expected to debate the spending plan Thursday.
The full House is expected to debate the spending plan Thursday.
SoFi Bank files lawsuit to stop Biden's student loan payment pause
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.