Watch: 100-year-old woman graduates high school in 'most memorable' ceremony
Pearl Neumann received her high school diploma in December 2022 after leaving school to work on her family’s farm.
Pearl Neumann received her high school diploma in December 2022 after leaving school to work on her family’s farm.
US proposes changes that would cut payments for many student loan borrowers — here's who would benefit
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
Decatur High School reassigns principal, teacher after racial slur record in classroom
Parents and students at Decatur High School were met with staffing changes after the holiday break including the reassignment of the school's principal.
Parents and students at Decatur High School were met with staffing changes after the holiday break including the reassignment of the school's principal.
'Varsity Blues' mastermind sentenced to 3.5 years for college admissions scandal
The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
These new Georgia laws go into effect in 2023
Georgia will start the new year with significant changes including mental health coverage in insurance plans, new tax credits, and ways parents can challenge education materials they believe are harmful.
Georgia will start the new year with significant changes including mental health coverage in insurance plans, new tax credits, and ways parents can challenge education materials they believe are harmful.
Wellstar, Augusta University Health System to form partnership
The announcement was made Tuesday on the Augusta University Health website. In a statement, the partnership was in the works since 2019.
The announcement was made Tuesday on the Augusta University Health website. In a statement, the partnership was in the works since 2019.
Cobb County high school marching band to perform during Sugar Bowl festivities
Pebblebrook High School's marching band has the opportunity to perform in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, thanks in part to a check from Witherite Law Group.
Pebblebrook High School's marching band has the opportunity to perform in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, thanks in part to a check from Witherite Law Group.
GGC professor suggests self-checkout lanes to blame for his shoplifting bust
The Georgia Gwinnett College criminal justice professor is accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of items at a Target near campus, but he said that other facts like the store's self-checkout lanes are to blame for his troubles.
The Georgia Gwinnett College criminal justice professor is accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of items at a Target near campus, but he said that other facts like the store's self-checkout lanes are to blame for his troubles.
Taliban bans women from universities until further notice
Despite initially promising a more moderate rule and women's and minority rights, the Taliban have widely implemented their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.
Despite initially promising a more moderate rule and women's and minority rights, the Taliban have widely implemented their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.
Gwinnett County schools employees to receive $1,000 bonus
The Gwinnett County Board of Education approved a $1,000 bonus to benefit-eligible employees at its monthly board meeting on Dec. 15.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education approved a $1,000 bonus to benefit-eligible employees at its monthly board meeting on Dec. 15.
Gwinnett County schools to pause part of discipline policy, superintendent says
Starting next school year, a team at each school will be trained in "restorative practices," meant to repair relationships damaged when altercations happen in schools.
Starting next school year, a team at each school will be trained in "restorative practices," meant to repair relationships damaged when altercations happen in schools.
Midtown High bomb scare the latest in trend of threats to Atlanta schools, police chief says
Atlanta Public Schools police officers have responded to multiple threats of violence so this school year. So far, no one has been arrested.
Atlanta Public Schools police officers have responded to multiple threats of violence so this school year. So far, no one has been arrested.
Midtown High School in Atlanta evacuated over bomb threat
Students and staff at Midtown High School in Atlanta were evacuated from campus after a bomb threat was called to the school Thursday morning.
Students and staff at Midtown High School in Atlanta were evacuated from campus after a bomb threat was called to the school Thursday morning.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
Students complain district needs to correct violence problem at Gwinnett schools
A day after Gwinnett County Public School educators held a secret meeting to discuss on campus violence, some students are speaking out about the problems.
A day after Gwinnett County Public School educators held a secret meeting to discuss on campus violence, some students are speaking out about the problems.
Gwinnett County teachers hold 'secret meeting' about rise in school violence
“Are we going to lose quality teachers because they're worried about their safety due to policies?” a Gwinnett County parent asked. "You know, I fear that teachers may leave and that's not what we want."
“Are we going to lose quality teachers because they're worried about their safety due to policies?” a Gwinnett County parent asked. "You know, I fear that teachers may leave and that's not what we want."
Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
Gwinnett County superintendent says violence 'will not be tolerated' at schools
A student is facing criminal charges and school disciplinary action for allegedly assaulting a teacher at Discovery High School in Lawrenceville, according to Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent Calvin Watts.
A student is facing criminal charges and school disciplinary action for allegedly assaulting a teacher at Discovery High School in Lawrenceville, according to Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent Calvin Watts.
Family of Clayton County teen who died after practice reach $10M settlement with school system
The family of a Georgia high school basketball player who died after practicing in nearly 100-degree heat has settled with the school system for $10 million - the largest settlement of its kind in U.S. history.
The family of a Georgia high school basketball player who died after practicing in nearly 100-degree heat has settled with the school system for $10 million - the largest settlement of its kind in U.S. history.