Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Six scholarships created in Ahmaud Arbery's name for students at his former school
Wanda Cooper-Jones, mother of Ahmaud Arbery, announced six scholarships will be awarded to Brunswick High School students during a program at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights on this, the second anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery's murder.
Wanda Cooper-Jones, mother of Ahmaud Arbery, announced six scholarships will be awarded to Brunswick High School students during a program at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights on this, the second anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery's murder.
Holocaust survivor talks about anti-Semitic behavior in schools
Holocaust survivor speaks out about recent anti-semitic behavior in Cobb County schools.
Holocaust survivor speaks out about recent anti-semitic behavior in Cobb County schools.
Atlanta Public Schools honors the late Rep. John Lewis with new community service center
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at John Lewis Invictus Academy for a new community service center.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at John Lewis Invictus Academy for a new community service center.
Georgia Senate approves 'Parent's Bill of Rights' over Democrats' objections
In a party-line vote Tuesday, the Georgia Senate approved a bill that supporters said will give parents more power to decide what their children are taught in public school. Democrats, however, argued that the legislation is divisive and politically motivated.
In a party-line vote Tuesday, the Georgia Senate approved a bill that supporters said will give parents more power to decide what their children are taught in public school. Democrats, however, argued that the legislation is divisive and politically motivated.
80-year-old man gets ‘met minimum’ stamp removed from high school diploma
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
Education Department erases $415M in student loan debt for 16,000 borrowers
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
Photos surface of East Cobb Middle School student wearing a swastika
Social media photos surfaced from inside East Cobb Middle School showing a student wearing an armband with a swastika.
Social media photos surfaced from inside East Cobb Middle School showing a student wearing an armband with a swastika.
Georgia lawmakers seek to make educational curriculum more transparent
Georgia leaders met with parents in Cumming to discuss concerns about education and critical race theory was top of mind. State representatives said their bills will make schools more transparent, but parents said the bills didn't go far enough.
Georgia leaders met with parents in Cumming to discuss concerns about education and critical race theory was top of mind. State representatives said their bills will make schools more transparent, but parents said the bills didn't go far enough.
Lawmakers seek wider apprentice program for Georgia students
Georgia high-schoolers who want immediate workplace experience and training could more easily become apprentices under a new $1.2 million state apprenticeship program being considered in the state Senate.
Georgia high-schoolers who want immediate workplace experience and training could more easily become apprentices under a new $1.2 million state apprenticeship program being considered in the state Senate.
Videos appears to show boy being bullied, DeKalb County Schools official investigate
A DeKalb County mother is searching for answers after online videos appear to show her son being bullied at a middle school.
A DeKalb County mother is searching for answers after online videos appear to show her son being bullied at a middle school.
Sonny Perdue named sole finalist for chancellor of Georgia universities, provoking outcry from students
Sonny Perdue, a former Georgia Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under former President Donald Trump, has been selected as the sole finalist for Chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
Sonny Perdue, a former Georgia Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under former President Donald Trump, has been selected as the sole finalist for Chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
Atlanta middle school locked down in response to social media threat
An Atlanta Public Schools spokesperson said Sutton Middle School staff was on lockdown on Tuesday after a student made an alleged threat against the school on social media.
An Atlanta Public Schools spokesperson said Sutton Middle School staff was on lockdown on Tuesday after a student made an alleged threat against the school on social media.
Kirkwood residents concerned about future schools use as Atlanta Public Schools grows
The Kirkwood Neighborhood Organization, KNO, has some ideas that board members said won't solve everything, but could make a difference if overcrowding becomes more prevalent.
The Kirkwood Neighborhood Organization, KNO, has some ideas that board members said won't solve everything, but could make a difference if overcrowding becomes more prevalent.
Police investigate school bus crash in Cobb County, no injuries
No one was injured in a school bus crash in Cobb County on Monday afternoon.
No one was injured in a school bus crash in Cobb County on Monday afternoon.
Regents to name pick to run Georgia’s 26 public universities
The regents of Georgia’s public university system will name their choice Tuesday for its next chancellor, a post in which former Gov. Sonny Perdue has publicly expressed interest.
The regents of Georgia’s public university system will name their choice Tuesday for its next chancellor, a post in which former Gov. Sonny Perdue has publicly expressed interest.
Activists call on Fulton County DA to oppose prison time for APS educator
Dana Evans is one of 11 educators with the Atlanta Public Schools convicted in a highly-publicized cheating scandal back in 2015.
Dana Evans is one of 11 educators with the Atlanta Public Schools convicted in a highly-publicized cheating scandal back in 2015.
Georgia House approves amended budget, increases education funding
The $29.9 billion spending plan includes $900 million in raises for state employees and public school teachers.
The $29.9 billion spending plan includes $900 million in raises for state employees and public school teachers.
Georgia budget changes advance with pay boosts, tax rebates
Georgia state lawmakers have advanced plans to boost spending in the current year by $2.7 billion, including paying state employees and teachers more.
Georgia state lawmakers have advanced plans to boost spending in the current year by $2.7 billion, including paying state employees and teachers more.
Georgia bills seek to limit inappropriate school materials
Georgia lawmakers are advancing two measures meant to limit public school students’ access to inappropriate or obscene materials.
Georgia lawmakers are advancing two measures meant to limit public school students’ access to inappropriate or obscene materials.