KIPPS WAYS Academy students receive free laptops thanks to donation

Students at KIPP WAYS Academy and KIPP WAYS Primary in Atlanta are getting a major tech upgrade, thanks to a generous donation from The Fowler Firm and the nonprofit Future Successors.

Ranked: Best & worst college towns for 2025

When trying to decide what college to attend, besides academics, there are many factors like living expenses and social environment, that play a role in a student’s decision on where to pursue their degree.

Jane Goodall cause of death revealed: Report

Jane Goodall, iconic primatologist and conservationist, died at 91. Her cause of death was revealed Monday.

Canvas website down for several hours Monday for students after AWS outage

Many college and K-12 students were unable to access assignments or course materials Monday morning as the learning management platform Canvas reported widespread connectivity issues caused by an Amazon Web Services outage.

City Schools of Decatur hosts first Transition Fair for students

The Decatur school district held its first-ever Transition Fair this week to help students with disabilities prepare for life after graduation.

Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal

The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."

Ex-board member on Horton: 'We knew about former bankruptcies,' possible indictments

Dr. Joyce Morley says DeKalb’s school board made the right decision accepting Dr. Devon Horton’s resignation but argues it should take effect immediately.

Navy brings real-world experience to McDonough students through new technology

The U.S. Navy brought the experience of serving on an aircraft carrier to McDonough this week, using cutting-edge mixed-reality technology to give local students a hands-on look at Navy careers.

Georgia Tech preparing for government shutdown impacts

Georgia Tech says it is preparing steps to limit the impact of a possible partial federal government shutdown on its operations.

Decatur school board discussing possible school closures

The City Schools of Decatur Board is weighing whether to close one of its elementary schools as part of a broader redistricting plan.

Blank Foundation pledges $50M in scholarships at Atlanta HBCUs

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is investing $50 million to help students at four Atlanta HBCUs overcome financial barriers and earn their college degrees.

Atlanta Public Schools back-to-school bash
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Atlanta Public Schools held its annual back-to-school bash on Saturday at World Congress Center.

APS updates facilities plan with new options

Atlanta Public Schools is updating its proposed facilities plan, which includes new options for closing or repurposing schools as part of an effort to save money and optimize resources.