Family affair: Father, son and daughter graduate together with education degrees
Commondre Cole and his children, Ja'Coby and Iesha, all walked across the stage to get their diplomas from Mississippi State University.
Commondre Cole and his children, Ja'Coby and Iesha, all walked across the stage to get their diplomas from Mississippi State University.
Parents frustrated over DeKalb schools board plan's lack of Druid Hills fixes
The members of the DeKalb County School Board have approved a new facilities improvement plan, but many parents are upset what was left out: plans to fix Druid Hills High School.
The members of the DeKalb County School Board have approved a new facilities improvement plan, but many parents are upset what was left out: plans to fix Druid Hills High School.
College student delivers baby hours before graduation, receives diploma at hospital
Dillard University student Jada Sayles gave birth to her son on May 14, the same day as her graduation ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dillard University student Jada Sayles gave birth to her son on May 14, the same day as her graduation ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana.
University of Michigan ranked best college in the U.S.
The University of Michigan was ranked the number one college in America based on its value by Money.
The University of Michigan was ranked the number one college in America based on its value by Money.
Harry Potter themed cat shelter to be dedicated to Santa Fe shooting victim
This week marks four years since 10 people were shot and killed at Santa Fe High School. One of those victims, Kimberly Vaughan, will soon have an entire room at a local animal shelter dedicated to her memory.
This week marks four years since 10 people were shot and killed at Santa Fe High School. One of those victims, Kimberly Vaughan, will soon have an entire room at a local animal shelter dedicated to her memory.
Slutty Vegan founder gifts LLCs to Clark Atlanta graduates
Clark Atlanta University alumna and CEO of Slutty Vegan Pinky Cole announced she was gifting each 2022 graduate a limited liability company, or LLC, during Saturday's commencement ceremony.
Clark Atlanta University alumna and CEO of Slutty Vegan Pinky Cole announced she was gifting each 2022 graduate a limited liability company, or LLC, during Saturday's commencement ceremony.
SMU student becomes youngest Black student to graduate from U.S. law school
Haley Taylor Schlitz is the country's youngest Black student to ever graduate from law school and the youngest law grad in SMU history.
Haley Taylor Schlitz is the country's youngest Black student to ever graduate from law school and the youngest law grad in SMU history.
Nonspeaking valedictorian with autism delivers inspiring speech at Florida college
A graduating student of Rollins College, who is nonverbal and has autism, received a standing ovation after delivering an inspirational valedictorian speech using a text-to-speech computer program.
A graduating student of Rollins College, who is nonverbal and has autism, received a standing ovation after delivering an inspirational valedictorian speech using a text-to-speech computer program.
Pastors, activists demand reinstatement of former athletics director after suspension
Former Tri-Cites Athletics Director Kenneth Miller returned from a 20-day suspension after a physical altercation with a student accused of bringing a gun to school. Miller is now coaching P.E. at Bear Creek Middle School.
Former Tri-Cites Athletics Director Kenneth Miller returned from a 20-day suspension after a physical altercation with a student accused of bringing a gun to school. Miller is now coaching P.E. at Bear Creek Middle School.
Tampa identical twins graduate top of class with identical GPAs
Identical twin brothers at Wharton High School in Tampa are being recognized for the incredible achievement of graduating as co-salutatorians with identical 9.12-grade point averages.
Identical twin brothers at Wharton High School in Tampa are being recognized for the incredible achievement of graduating as co-salutatorians with identical 9.12-grade point averages.
Duke investigating student’s graduation speech that mirrored 2014 Harvard speech
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
Tri-Cities Coach Kenneth Miller demoted, transferred after suspension
Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller has learned he has been demoted and reassigned after completing his 20-day suspension for grabbing a student with a gun.
Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller has learned he has been demoted and reassigned after completing his 20-day suspension for grabbing a student with a gun.
New Georgia law requires recess for elementary school students
Under the new law, elementary schools must schedule recess every day for children in kindergarten through fifth grade beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.
Under the new law, elementary schools must schedule recess every day for children in kindergarten through fifth grade beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.
Entertainment manager awards Decatur high school students scholarships
Two Columbia High School have received scholarships thanks to entertainment manager and alumnus Xavier Two Lewis.
Two Columbia High School have received scholarships thanks to entertainment manager and alumnus Xavier Two Lewis.
Clayton County elementary school store teaches students life lessons
Students can buy things for themselves at the school store using points earned in class. For every prize they get themselves, the students get a household good to bring back to their family.
Students can buy things for themselves at the school store using points earned in class. For every prize they get themselves, the students get a household good to bring back to their family.
Fulton County School System sets new rules on use of phones, other devices for next school year
Fulton County School System is setting new rules about how student can use cell phones, beginning in the 2022-23 school year. The list of restricted devices includes cell phones, tablets and smartwatches.
Fulton County School System is setting new rules about how student can use cell phones, beginning in the 2022-23 school year. The list of restricted devices includes cell phones, tablets and smartwatches.
Cyclist making 577-mile ride to New Orleans to raise money for education nonprofit
Sedrick Alphonzo is cycling from DeKalb County to New Orleans over the next five days in an effort raise money for an education non-profit.
Sedrick Alphonzo is cycling from DeKalb County to New Orleans over the next five days in an effort raise money for an education non-profit.
Education Department cancels $6.8B in student loans for over 113K in public service
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
Debate over canceling student loan debt sparks political divisions on Capitol Hill
Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.
Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.
Georgia High School Association approves transgender athlete ban
The Georgia High School Association voted to require student athletes to play on teams determined by the sex on their birth certificate, rather than their gender identity.
The Georgia High School Association voted to require student athletes to play on teams determined by the sex on their birth certificate, rather than their gender identity.