Rabbi helps students learn from their mistake of wearing a swastika
Shock and anger after photos surfaced last month of some East Cobb Middle School students wearing arm bands with a swastika and giving the Nazi salute. Things changed once a local Rabbi got involved.
Shock and anger after photos surfaced last month of some East Cobb Middle School students wearing arm bands with a swastika and giving the Nazi salute. Things changed once a local Rabbi got involved.
Georgia bill banning gender identity discussions in private schools unlikely to move forward this year
Sen. Carden Summers, the sponsor of a bill to ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in Georgia's private schools, said he never had any intention of it passing this session. "I dropped the bill to start a conversation."
Sen. Carden Summers, the sponsor of a bill to ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in Georgia's private schools, said he never had any intention of it passing this session. "I dropped the bill to start a conversation."
Atlanta teacher honored by White House for inspiring kids through STEM
When Junior Bernadin worked in IT he saw the lack of representation in the field, so he decided to do something about showing kids the real opportunities it has to offer. The Atlanta teacher has now been honored by the White House for his mentoring.
When Junior Bernadin worked in IT he saw the lack of representation in the field, so he decided to do something about showing kids the real opportunities it has to offer. The Atlanta teacher has now been honored by the White House for his mentoring.
Georgia Senate approves bill to limit 'divisive concepts' in schools
Voting along party lines, the Georgia Senate approved legislation Friday that bans the teaching of "divisive concepts" in public schools.
Voting along party lines, the Georgia Senate approved legislation Friday that bans the teaching of "divisive concepts" in public schools.
Florida bill requires high school students take financial literacy class
A bill is headed to the governor’s desk that would make a personal finance class mandatory to graduate high school.
A bill is headed to the governor’s desk that would make a personal finance class mandatory to graduate high school.
What is the 'Don't Say Gay' bill? What supporters, critics say about Florida's House Bill 1557
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
100K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief under new rules, Dept. of Education says
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Fulton County high school coach seen grabbing student in video fights suspension
Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller is facing a possible suspension months after locating guns on the East Point campus.
Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller is facing a possible suspension months after locating guns on the East Point campus.
Accreditation agency reverses some findings in review of Cobb County School District
Cognia CEO Mark Elgart said the board remains fractured, but is overall operating according to its own policies. The initial report found no evidence to revoke the Cobb County School District's accreditation.
Cognia CEO Mark Elgart said the board remains fractured, but is overall operating according to its own policies. The initial report found no evidence to revoke the Cobb County School District's accreditation.
Cobb County Board of Education to hold special meeting to discuss accreditation review
The Cobb County Board of Education called a special meeting Monday to discuss the results of last year's accreditation review.
The Cobb County Board of Education called a special meeting Monday to discuss the results of last year's accreditation review.
Sonny Perdue to make more than $500,000 a year as chancellor of University System of Georgia
Former Gov. Sonny Perdue will be paid $523,900 a year when he takes the reins on April 1 as chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
Former Gov. Sonny Perdue will be paid $523,900 a year when he takes the reins on April 1 as chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
Sixth-grader builds Lego replica of teacher for appreciation week
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
Georgia House: Ban some race teaching, list parent rights
Bills pending in Georgia would allow parents to ask for “inappropriate” materials to be removed, ban the teaching of “divisive concepts” on race and prohibit transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams.
Bills pending in Georgia would allow parents to ask for “inappropriate” materials to be removed, ban the teaching of “divisive concepts” on race and prohibit transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams.
Sonny Perdue named Chancellor of University System of Georgia
Sonny Perdue, a former Georgia Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under former President Donald Trump, has been named as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia on Tuesday.
Sonny Perdue, a former Georgia Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under former President Donald Trump, has been named as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia on Tuesday.
City of Atlanta and Decatur schools end mask mandates
Starting Tuesday, students and staff in both Atlanta and Decatur schools will be able to head into their classrooms without wearing a mandatory mask.
Starting Tuesday, students and staff in both Atlanta and Decatur schools will be able to head into their classrooms without wearing a mandatory mask.
Reported overdoses at Carver Early College High School
Several students at an Atlanta high school were taken to the hospital on Monday.
Several students at an Atlanta high school were taken to the hospital on Monday.
Community mourns death of Bremen High School cheerleader
Bremen City Schools shared a photo of Bremen High School student Ralyx Grace Price with the caption, “Until we meet again, sweet Blue Devil.”
Bremen City Schools shared a photo of Bremen High School student Ralyx Grace Price with the caption, “Until we meet again, sweet Blue Devil.”
Georgia House panel passes bill banning ‘divisive concepts’ in schools
A Georgia House committee has passed a bill banning the teaching of “divisive concepts” such as claims that the United States is “fundamentally or systematically racist” in the state’s public schools.
A Georgia House committee has passed a bill banning the teaching of “divisive concepts” such as claims that the United States is “fundamentally or systematically racist” in the state’s public schools.
NAACP asks police to investigate threats to Gwinnett County school board chair
The Georgia NAACP is asking police to investigate "racists threats" to the newly elected Gwinnett County school board chair and her children.
The Georgia NAACP is asking police to investigate "racists threats" to the newly elected Gwinnett County school board chair and her children.
Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers file intent to strike
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.