Georgia high school graduation rates stay level in 2021
Georgia’s public high school graduation rate remained level in 2021, with the state Department of Education saying Thursday that 83.7% of seniors graduated on time in spring.
Georgia’s public high school graduation rate remained level in 2021, with the state Department of Education saying Thursday that 83.7% of seniors graduated on time in spring.
Atlanta high school named after Confederate general renamed to honor Hank Aaron
An Atlanta high school named after a Confederate general and first grand wizard of the KKK will be officially renamed to honor Braves baseball legend Hank Aaron Wednesday.
An Atlanta high school named after a Confederate general and first grand wizard of the KKK will be officially renamed to honor Braves baseball legend Hank Aaron Wednesday.
ACLU, educators file lawsuit over Oklahoma’s ban on critical race theory
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can keep affirmative action, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Threatening hoax at Gwinnett high school meant to 'create chaos,' principal says
The Peachtree Ridge High School principal said investigators determined a threat to the school on Monday was a hoax intending to "create chaos." He said students have been identified and could face criminal charges.
The Peachtree Ridge High School principal said investigators determined a threat to the school on Monday was a hoax intending to "create chaos." He said students have been identified and could face criminal charges.
Marietta students, staff return to class with masks optional
Marietta City Schools is now switching to a mask-optional policy at its schools.
Marietta City Schools is now switching to a mask-optional policy at its schools.
Henry County Schools halts mask requirement, still 'strongly encouraged'
Henry County Schools announced that local COVID-19 cases prompted the district to no longer require students and staff to wear masks effective Oct. 18. The district's official stance is that masks are still “strongly encouraged.”
Henry County Schools announced that local COVID-19 cases prompted the district to no longer require students and staff to wear masks effective Oct. 18. The district's official stance is that masks are still “strongly encouraged.”
Federal hearing taking place over Cobb Schools COVID policy
Parents with medically sensitive students are asking for an emergency injunction to compel the Cobb County School District to begin following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Parents with medically sensitive students are asking for an emergency injunction to compel the Cobb County School District to begin following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Cobb School Board passes antisemitism and racism resolution
The Cobb County School board adopted a resolution taking a stand against antisemitism and racism. The move comes after swastikas were found on bathroom walls at two schools. Many at the meeting said it's a start, but they want to see action.
The Cobb County School board adopted a resolution taking a stand against antisemitism and racism. The move comes after swastikas were found on bathroom walls at two schools. Many at the meeting said it's a start, but they want to see action.
Federal student loan payments to resume soon
Payments must resume and interest rates will be reinstalled on student loans on January 31, 2022, despite many borrowers still being in tight financial situations.
Payments must resume and interest rates will be reinstalled on student loans on January 31, 2022, despite many borrowers still being in tight financial situations.
New post-tenure review policy approved by Georgia Board of Regents met with resistance
There is frustration and disappointment over a new post-tenure review policy approved by the University System of Georgia.
There is frustration and disappointment over a new post-tenure review policy approved by the University System of Georgia.
Student brings loaded weapon to Atlanta elementary academy, head of school says
Drew Charter Head of School Peter McKnight said an elementary academy student brought a loaded weapon to school. No one was injured, he said.
Drew Charter Head of School Peter McKnight said an elementary academy student brought a loaded weapon to school. No one was injured, he said.
Controversial book pulled from school library
Brevard County Schools removed a book that leaders are calling “inappropriate” from one of its school libraries.
Brevard County Schools removed a book that leaders are calling “inappropriate” from one of its school libraries.
Cobb County parents concerned after school board vice-chair shares COVID-19 misinformation
In a recent email to Cobb County parents, Cobb County School Board Vice Chairman David Banks appears to be sharing debunked information from someone else.
In a recent email to Cobb County parents, Cobb County School Board Vice Chairman David Banks appears to be sharing debunked information from someone else.
Cobb County School Board to discuss parent's COVID-19 lawsuit during closed-door meeting
A group of parents has sued the Cobb County School District over its COVID-19 policy. They claim the school board has not done enough to protect their medically vulnerable children.
A group of parents has sued the Cobb County School District over its COVID-19 policy. They claim the school board has not done enough to protect their medically vulnerable children.
Student loan forgiveness: 550K borrowers to benefit from program overhaul
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
Parents of Cobb County students file suit over COVID-19 policies
A group of parents with medically vulnerable children are suing Cobb County School District, saying it is not doing enough to protect their children from COVID-19.
A group of parents with medically vulnerable children are suing Cobb County School District, saying it is not doing enough to protect their children from COVID-19.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
Heightened police presence at Tri-Cities High School after fights, threats of violence
There was a heavy police presence at Tri-Cities High School in East Point Thursday following a threat of violence that was made on social media, and several fights on campus. A fight on campus Wednesday led to a soft lockdown at the school.
There was a heavy police presence at Tri-Cities High School in East Point Thursday following a threat of violence that was made on social media, and several fights on campus. A fight on campus Wednesday led to a soft lockdown at the school.