Morris Brown College reestablishes full accreditation after two hard decades
After 20 years of struggle, Morris Brown College has regained accreditation and is promising to thrive again.
After 20 years of struggle, Morris Brown College has regained accreditation and is promising to thrive again.
Kemp signs bills targeting 'divisive concepts' in schools, trans girls playing sports
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a series of education bills that ban schools from teaching "divisive concepts," make it easier for parents to ban books, and sets up new oversight on whether trans girls can play sports.
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a series of education bills that ban schools from teaching "divisive concepts," make it easier for parents to ban books, and sets up new oversight on whether trans girls can play sports.
63 college scholarships given to 3rd graders at Phoenix elementary school
Third graders at one south Phoenix elementary school will get a scholarship to college, thanks to a local organization.
Third graders at one south Phoenix elementary school will get a scholarship to college, thanks to a local organization.
Gov. Brian Kemp 'highly concerned' over firing of DeKalb County Schools superintendent
Governor Brian Kemp said he's highly concerned that these serious issues in DeKalb County could be a result of a school system choosing politics over students.
Governor Brian Kemp said he's highly concerned that these serious issues in DeKalb County could be a result of a school system choosing politics over students.
Backpacks banned in middle, high schools in Clayton County
Backpacks are banned in Clayton County middle and high schools to prevent guns in schools. The policy change comes about two months after a gun went off at Jonesboro High School.
Backpacks are banned in Clayton County middle and high schools to prevent guns in schools. The policy change comes about two months after a gun went off at Jonesboro High School.
Former DeKalb superintendent 'blindsided' by firing
Former DeKalb County School District superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris said she was “blindsided” to learn the Board of Education voted to sever ties with her on Tuesday.
Former DeKalb County School District superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris said she was “blindsided” to learn the Board of Education voted to sever ties with her on Tuesday.
Morris Brown College receives full accreditation after almost 20 years
At its lowest point, Morris Brown had less than 50 students. Now, after nearly two decades of effort, the historic Atlanta university has received full accreditation.
At its lowest point, Morris Brown had less than 50 students. Now, after nearly two decades of effort, the historic Atlanta university has received full accreditation.
Board of Education fires DeKalb County superintendent
The DeKalb County School Board has voted to sever ties with Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris.
The DeKalb County School Board has voted to sever ties with Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris.
Harvard atones for university's ties to slavery, pledges $100M to research
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
DeKalb school board 'concerned' by state superintendent's criticism of Druid Hills High repairs
The DeKalb County Board of Education is concerned by the Georgia Department of Education's characterization of improvements to Druid Hills High School facilities in a letter from Superintendent Richard Woods.
The DeKalb County Board of Education is concerned by the Georgia Department of Education's characterization of improvements to Druid Hills High School facilities in a letter from Superintendent Richard Woods.
State superintendent reacts to viral video showing conditions at Druid Hills High School
The Georgia State School Superintendent is now weighing in on the DeKalb County School District's response to ongoing issues at Druid Hills High School brought to light by a student-made video.
The Georgia State School Superintendent is now weighing in on the DeKalb County School District's response to ongoing issues at Druid Hills High School brought to light by a student-made video.
Brooklyn Public Library offers free e-books to teens nationwide in response to book bans
The Brooklyn Public Library’s “Books UnBanned” program allows those ages 12 to 21 to apply for a free eCard to access its massive collection, regardless of where they live.
The Brooklyn Public Library’s “Books UnBanned” program allows those ages 12 to 21 to apply for a free eCard to access its massive collection, regardless of where they live.
Florida releases 2 examples claiming critical race theory in math textbooks
Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.
Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.
Here's who qualifies for student loan forgiveness under Biden administration's new changes
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
Emory University dropping names of 2 men from campus over past beliefs
Emory University will remove the names of a former psychologist and a former U.S. Supreme Court justice from its campus over the men's controversial past support of eugenics and secession.
Emory University will remove the names of a former psychologist and a former U.S. Supreme Court justice from its campus over the men's controversial past support of eugenics and secession.
Druid Hills High School students to stage walkout over needed repairs
Students at DeKalb County's Druid Hills High School will walk out Friday afternoon as a protest of the lack of repairs they say are much needed due tot the dangerous conditions on campus.
Students at DeKalb County's Druid Hills High School will walk out Friday afternoon as a protest of the lack of repairs they say are much needed due tot the dangerous conditions on campus.
Teen with Down syndrome allowed to stay in school longer to graduate despite age
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
Cross Keys principal hosts safety meeting after student arrested with gun on campus
Cross Keys High School Principal Brittany Cunningham hosted the safety meeting to share with parents what happened on Tuesday and what can be done to prevent it.
Cross Keys High School Principal Brittany Cunningham hosted the safety meeting to share with parents what happened on Tuesday and what can be done to prevent it.
Loeffler, Greater Georgia question fairness in APS voter registration events
Former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler said her voter registration and engagement group is not being allowed to hold an event at one Atlanta high school, while an organization founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams is.
Former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler said her voter registration and engagement group is not being allowed to hold an event at one Atlanta high school, while an organization founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams is.
Officials seek community's input on preserving DeKalb County's first Black public school
DeKalb's County's Bruce Street School was made before integration to serve as the county's first Black public school building. Now officials want to know how you want this historic site preserved for the future.
DeKalb's County's Bruce Street School was made before integration to serve as the county's first Black public school building. Now officials want to know how you want this historic site preserved for the future.