DeKalb school board hears from parents on restructuring proposal

The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a proposal to close 27 schools, add capacity to 11, and convert eight others. School leaders held a meeting on Monday night to hear from parents about the proposed restructuring.

Barrow County School Board censures Beverly Kelley, calls for resignation

Barrow County School Board member Beverly Kelley has been censured and asked to resign after allegations she used her position to influence her son's traffic ticket.

America 250:  Students in grades K–8 invited to enter Bookmark Design Challenge

Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.

DeKalb County Schools proposes closing 27 schools, repurposing 8

DeKalb County School District proposes closing or repurposing 27 schools, including Cedar Grove, Lithonia, and Towers high schools, by 2030.

Atlanta's Lovett School improving reading skills with therapy dogs

The Lovett School, an independent K-12 school in Atlanta, says students are seeing major reading improvements thanks to the help of therapy dogs. 

Georgia bill would let retired teachers return to work through 2034

A bill under consideration at the Georgia Capitol would allow certain retired teachers to return to work while continuing to collect retirement benefits.

Pentagon to end all military education programs at Harvard

The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.

Georgia literacy bill: Literacy coaches and required kindergarten

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns, joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, formally introduced the "Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026" on Thursday.

Judge gives 10-day deadline to set trial date for former supt. Devon Horton

A federal judge has issued a 10-day deadline for attorneys to establish a trial date in the embezzlement and fraud case against former DeKalb County Superintendent Devon Horton.

NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience

Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.

Students injured at Heards Ferry Elementary after playground attack

A former student reportedly returned to the Heards Ferry campus and attacked students and a staff member on the playground.