Bill to let Georgia parents reject masking kids heading to Gov. Kemps' desk
A bill that would allow Georgia parents to reject their public school district's mask mandates could be signed by Gov. Brian Kemp Monday.
A bill that would allow Georgia parents to reject their public school district's mask mandates could be signed by Gov. Brian Kemp Monday.
University announces first-ever masters degree in 'Happiness Studies,' will cost students $17,700
Centenary University's 'Happiness Studies' program will educated leaders committed to the 'cultivation of wellbeing.'
Centenary University's 'Happiness Studies' program will educated leaders committed to the 'cultivation of wellbeing.'
GA House approves bill that would change book removal process from school libraries
A bill that would change the process in which books can be removed from school libraries is one step closer to becoming a law.
A bill that would change the process in which books can be removed from school libraries is one step closer to becoming a law.
Cobb County students protest code of conduct, demand tougher punishment for hate speech
Dozens of Cobb County students are fired up over what they call a lack of accountable to racism and homophobia in their schools. Students are demanding the school district update their code of conduct related to hate speech and discrimination.
Dozens of Cobb County students are fired up over what they call a lack of accountable to racism and homophobia in their schools. Students are demanding the school district update their code of conduct related to hate speech and discrimination.
Cobb County Schools employees to receive $2,000 bonus, superintendent says
All full-time and part-time Cobb County School District staff will be eligible to receive a cash bonus, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced during a board meeting Thursday.
All full-time and part-time Cobb County School District staff will be eligible to receive a cash bonus, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced during a board meeting Thursday.
Fulton Schools looks to suspend coach for confronting student who brought loaded gun to school
The Fulton County School District wants to suspend a high school athletic director and coach for his actions during an incident over the summer involving a student in possession of a loaded gun at Tri-Cities High School.
The Fulton County School District wants to suspend a high school athletic director and coach for his actions during an incident over the summer involving a student in possession of a loaded gun at Tri-Cities High School.
Senate OKs bill to let some retired Georgia teachers return to classrooms
The Georgia Senate has approved a bill that would allow some teachers to return to the classroom full time while still collecting their state pension.
The Georgia Senate has approved a bill that would allow some teachers to return to the classroom full time while still collecting their state pension.
Fulton County schools offering incentives for special education teachers amid national staffing shortage
Fulton County School System is now offering hiring incentives up to $7,500 for a variety of positions including paraprofessionals and full-time teachers. For current employees thinking about jumping ship, the district will offer an incentive of up to $2,500.
Fulton County School System is now offering hiring incentives up to $7,500 for a variety of positions including paraprofessionals and full-time teachers. For current employees thinking about jumping ship, the district will offer an incentive of up to $2,500.
Some Colorado high schools are doing away with 'valedictorian'
Cherry Creek School District will no longer highlight valedictorians at graduation because ‘learning is not a competition.'
Cherry Creek School District will no longer highlight valedictorians at graduation because ‘learning is not a competition.'
Atlanta Unbound Academy brings unique learning experience for students
Atlanta Unbound Academy was founded by HBCU alumni and infuses its curriculum with culture and self-empowerment.
Atlanta Unbound Academy was founded by HBCU alumni and infuses its curriculum with culture and self-empowerment.
Georgia man back at school seeking new career at age 77
William Nichols enrolled at Southern Regional Technical College in Bainbridge a few years after retiring from his job as a pilot. He is working to earn his commercial driver’s license in order to hit the road driving tractor-trailers.
William Nichols enrolled at Southern Regional Technical College in Bainbridge a few years after retiring from his job as a pilot. He is working to earn his commercial driver’s license in order to hit the road driving tractor-trailers.
Georgia students would get up to $2,500 to help finish degrees under new program
House Bill 1435 would create a program under which public and private colleges and universities could give up $2,500 to students to help them finish school if the students have already completed 80% of the course credits needed for their degrees.
House Bill 1435 would create a program under which public and private colleges and universities could give up $2,500 to students to help them finish school if the students have already completed 80% of the course credits needed for their degrees.
Gun fired on middle school campus when police confront intruder, district says
Clayton County Public Schools said someone fired a gun on a middle school campus when police confronted an intruder.
Clayton County Public Schools said someone fired a gun on a middle school campus when police confronted an intruder.
Coach seen grabbing student in video cleared by state certification commission
Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller, who is facing a possible suspension months after locating guns on the East Point campus, was cleared of any wrong doing by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, is lawyer said.
Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller, who is facing a possible suspension months after locating guns on the East Point campus, was cleared of any wrong doing by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, is lawyer said.
Innovative high school students help SWAT team stay safe
Some young innovators in Gwinnett County have come up with a solution to make area SWAT members safer while on duty.
Some young innovators in Gwinnett County have come up with a solution to make area SWAT members safer while on duty.
Coach seen grabbing student in video gets support from community
Thursday, a community came together to stand behind a Tri-Cities coach they said helped save lives.
Thursday, a community came together to stand behind a Tri-Cities coach they said helped save lives.
Gov. Kemp hosts school safety roundtable with superintendents, law enforcement
A group of about three dozen state lawmakers, law enforcement officials and local school superintendents took part in a roundtable about school safety Thursday at the Governor's Mansion.
A group of about three dozen state lawmakers, law enforcement officials and local school superintendents took part in a roundtable about school safety Thursday at the Governor's Mansion.
Schwaig named president of Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University’s interim president has been permanently named to the post.
Kennesaw State University’s interim president has been permanently named to the post.
Georgia GOP senators break ranks to doom school voucher bill
State senators on Tuesday rejected a plan to give educational vouchers of up to $6,000 a year to almost anyone as long as their child attended Georgia public school for a short time, spurning a push by Senate President Pro Tem Butch Miller linked to the Gainesville Republican’s bid for lieutenant governor.
State senators on Tuesday rejected a plan to give educational vouchers of up to $6,000 a year to almost anyone as long as their child attended Georgia public school for a short time, spurning a push by Senate President Pro Tem Butch Miller linked to the Gainesville Republican’s bid for lieutenant governor.
University vice chancellor admits to plagiarizing grant application, resigns
UNC-Chapel Hill said Terry Magnuson resigned from his post as vice chancellor for research after admitting to plagiarizing a grant application for U.S. Public Health Service funds.
UNC-Chapel Hill said Terry Magnuson resigned from his post as vice chancellor for research after admitting to plagiarizing a grant application for U.S. Public Health Service funds.