Most US adults say don't ban race in college admissions but role should be small: AP-NORC poll
Roughly 63% said the Supreme Court should not block colleges from considering race or ethnicity in their admission systems, but people were more likely to say grades and standardized test scores should be significant factors.
Roughly 63% said the Supreme Court should not block colleges from considering race or ethnicity in their admission systems, but people were more likely to say grades and standardized test scores should be significant factors.
16-year-old killed in overnight shooting at unauthorized graduation party identified
A 16-year-old girl is dead and a 16-year-old boy is being treated after being shot near Benjamin E Mays High School in southwest Atlanta around 2:30 a.m.
A 16-year-old girl is dead and a 16-year-old boy is being treated after being shot near Benjamin E Mays High School in southwest Atlanta around 2:30 a.m.
Hall County high school soccer coach arrested for child molestation, police say
A soccer coach at Cherokee Bluff High School in Hall County was arrested on May 26, according to Flowery Branch Police Department.
A soccer coach at Cherokee Bluff High School in Hall County was arrested on May 26, according to Flowery Branch Police Department.
School district bars student from wearing Mexican-American flag sash at graduation
It's the latest dispute in the U.S. about what kind of cultural graduation attire is allowed at commencement ceremonies.
It's the latest dispute in the U.S. about what kind of cultural graduation attire is allowed at commencement ceremonies.
Students get real life forensics training on 'Pig Body Farm' at Kennesaw State University
A unique, hand- on crime solving college course has some Kennesaw State University students digging up clandestine graves.
A unique, hand- on crime solving college course has some Kennesaw State University students digging up clandestine graves.
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.
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.
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.
WWII vet, 101, 'finally' walks at graduation 80 years after having to miss ceremony amid global war
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
Watch: Service dog earns diploma, steals the show at college graduation
This good boy attended all of his owner's classes at Seton Hall University.
This good boy attended all of his owner's classes at Seton Hall University.
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.
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."
"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.
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.
Atlanta Public Schools offers Grow with Google program to students 16 and up
Atlanta Public Schools offers students 16 and up a chance to "Grow With Google."
Atlanta Public Schools offers students 16 and up a chance to "Grow With Google."
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.
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.
2 dorm directors fired for using pronouns in emails at small New York Christian college
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
Trans girl in Mississippi misses graduation after being told to dress like boy
School officials told her to dress like a boy ,and a federal judge did not block the officials’ decision.
School officials told her to dress like a boy ,and a federal judge did not block the officials’ decision.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.