SMU student becomes youngest Black student to graduate from U.S. law school
Haley Taylor Schlitz is the country's youngest Black student to ever graduate from law school and the youngest law grad in SMU history.
Haley Taylor Schlitz is the country's youngest Black student to ever graduate from law school and the youngest law grad in SMU history.
Nonspeaking valedictorian with autism delivers inspiring speech at Florida college
A graduating student of Rollins College, who is nonverbal and has autism, received a standing ovation after delivering an inspirational valedictorian speech using a text-to-speech computer program.
A graduating student of Rollins College, who is nonverbal and has autism, received a standing ovation after delivering an inspirational valedictorian speech using a text-to-speech computer program.
Pastors, activists demand reinstatement of former athletics director after suspension
Former Tri-Cites Athletics Director Kenneth Miller returned from a 20-day suspension after a physical altercation with a student accused of bringing a gun to school. Miller is now coaching P.E. at Bear Creek Middle School.
Former Tri-Cites Athletics Director Kenneth Miller returned from a 20-day suspension after a physical altercation with a student accused of bringing a gun to school. Miller is now coaching P.E. at Bear Creek Middle School.
Tampa identical twins graduate top of class with identical GPAs
Identical twin brothers at Wharton High School in Tampa are being recognized for the incredible achievement of graduating as co-salutatorians with identical 9.12-grade point averages.
Identical twin brothers at Wharton High School in Tampa are being recognized for the incredible achievement of graduating as co-salutatorians with identical 9.12-grade point averages.
Duke investigating student’s graduation speech that mirrored 2014 Harvard speech
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
Tri-Cities Coach Kenneth Miller demoted, transferred after suspension
Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller has learned he has been demoted and reassigned after completing his 20-day suspension for grabbing a student with a gun.
Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller has learned he has been demoted and reassigned after completing his 20-day suspension for grabbing a student with a gun.
New Georgia law requires recess for elementary school students
Under the new law, elementary schools must schedule recess every day for children in kindergarten through fifth grade beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.
Under the new law, elementary schools must schedule recess every day for children in kindergarten through fifth grade beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.
Entertainment manager awards Decatur high school students scholarships
Two Columbia High School have received scholarships thanks to entertainment manager and alumnus Xavier Two Lewis.
Two Columbia High School have received scholarships thanks to entertainment manager and alumnus Xavier Two Lewis.
Clayton County elementary school store teaches students life lessons
Students can buy things for themselves at the school store using points earned in class. For every prize they get themselves, the students get a household good to bring back to their family.
Students can buy things for themselves at the school store using points earned in class. For every prize they get themselves, the students get a household good to bring back to their family.
Fulton County School System sets new rules on use of phones, other devices for next school year
Fulton County School System is setting new rules about how student can use cell phones, beginning in the 2022-23 school year. The list of restricted devices includes cell phones, tablets and smartwatches.
Fulton County School System is setting new rules about how student can use cell phones, beginning in the 2022-23 school year. The list of restricted devices includes cell phones, tablets and smartwatches.
Cyclist making 577-mile ride to New Orleans to raise money for education nonprofit
Sedrick Alphonzo is cycling from DeKalb County to New Orleans over the next five days in an effort raise money for an education non-profit.
Sedrick Alphonzo is cycling from DeKalb County to New Orleans over the next five days in an effort raise money for an education non-profit.
Education Department cancels $6.8B in student loans for over 113K in public service
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
Debate over canceling student loan debt sparks political divisions on Capitol Hill
Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.
Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.
Georgia High School Association approves transgender athlete ban
The Georgia High School Association voted to require student athletes to play on teams determined by the sex on their birth certificate, rather than their gender identity.
The Georgia High School Association voted to require student athletes to play on teams determined by the sex on their birth certificate, rather than their gender identity.
Founder of Slutty Vegan to speak at CAU spring commencement
Celebrated Atlanta entrepreneur Aisha “Pinky” Cole will be Clark Atlanta University’s Class of 2022 commencement speaker.
Celebrated Atlanta entrepreneur Aisha “Pinky” Cole will be Clark Atlanta University’s Class of 2022 commencement speaker.
Paraprofessional cut 5-year-old student's hair during class, mother says
The boy's parents are furious, saying a paraprofessional cut their son's hair during class.
The boy's parents are furious, saying a paraprofessional cut their son's hair during class.
DeKalb County School Board member talks of low morale, suicides
A DeKalb County School Board member has called attention to a troubling number of suicides among staff members.
A DeKalb County School Board member has called attention to a troubling number of suicides among staff members.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
DeKalb County mayors stand behind letter to board to 'right this ship'
Members of the DeKalb Municipal Association voiced their concern over Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris' termination.
Members of the DeKalb Municipal Association voiced their concern over Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris' termination.
DeKalb County mayors tell school board to 'right this ship'
DeKalb County mayors are challenging the DeKalb County School Board to "right this ship" after abrupt firing of the district's superintendent.
DeKalb County mayors are challenging the DeKalb County School Board to "right this ship" after abrupt firing of the district's superintendent.