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.
Bill banning ‘divisive concepts’ on race advances in Georgia
Conservative efforts to regulate what Georgia schools can teach about race are advancing in the General Assembly after the public got its first chance to comment on the proposed ban on teaching "divisive concepts."
Conservative efforts to regulate what Georgia schools can teach about race are advancing in the General Assembly after the public got its first chance to comment on the proposed ban on teaching "divisive concepts."
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plans to introduce bill giving parents final say on masks in schools
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced plans to introduce a bill that will allow parents to decide if their children wear masks at school.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced plans to introduce a bill that will allow parents to decide if their children wear masks at school.
Dollywood offers to pay tuition for employees
The program would apply to all season, part-time and full-time employees wishing to pursue higher education, according to the Dollywood Parks and Resorts website.
The program would apply to all season, part-time and full-time employees wishing to pursue higher education, according to the Dollywood Parks and Resorts website.
Investigators working to learn cause of fire at Parkview High School
Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a fire at Parkview High School on Tuesday.
Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a fire at Parkview High School on Tuesday.
Disabled student couldn’t play with classmates, so teacher came up with an idea
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Clayton County schools police investigate threat to Morrow High School
Clayton County Public Schools said district police are investigating a threat to Morrow High School on Tuesday.
Clayton County Public Schools said district police are investigating a threat to Morrow High School on Tuesday.
Oxford High School shooting: Administrators, staff deny negligence
Administrators and staff at Oxford High School denied negligence after a lawsuit from Geoffrey Fieger alleges they failed to properly act before accused shooter Ethan Crumbley opened fire in the school.
Administrators and staff at Oxford High School denied negligence after a lawsuit from Geoffrey Fieger alleges they failed to properly act before accused shooter Ethan Crumbley opened fire in the school.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $133.5 million to education nonprofit
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated over $130 million to an education nonprofit that helps students at risk. The financial gift is the largest donation ever given to the organization.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated over $130 million to an education nonprofit that helps students at risk. The financial gift is the largest donation ever given to the organization.
Hospital internship helps some Fayette County students get full-time jobs
Hospitals are also facing a staffing shortage. But a program at Piedmont-Fayette Hospital is helping hire those who may not consider the healthcare field at first.
Hospitals are also facing a staffing shortage. But a program at Piedmont-Fayette Hospital is helping hire those who may not consider the healthcare field at first.