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.
Founder of Slutty Vegan to speak at CAU spring commencement
Celebrated Atlanta entrepreneur Aisha “Pinky” Cole will be Clark Atlanta University’s Class of 2022 commencement speaker.
Celebrated Atlanta entrepreneur Aisha “Pinky” Cole will be Clark Atlanta University’s Class of 2022 commencement speaker.
Paraprofessional cut 5-year-old student's hair during class, mother says
The boy's parents are furious, saying a paraprofessional cut their son's hair during class.
The boy's parents are furious, saying a paraprofessional cut their son's hair during class.
DeKalb County School Board member talks of low morale, suicides
A DeKalb County School Board member has called attention to a troubling number of suicides among staff members.
A DeKalb County School Board member has called attention to a troubling number of suicides among staff members.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
DeKalb County mayors stand behind letter to board to 'right this ship'
Members of the DeKalb Municipal Association voiced their concern over Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris' termination.
Members of the DeKalb Municipal Association voiced their concern over Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris' termination.
DeKalb County mayors tell school board to 'right this ship'
DeKalb County mayors are challenging the DeKalb County School Board to "right this ship" after abrupt firing of the district's superintendent.
DeKalb County mayors are challenging the DeKalb County School Board to "right this ship" after abrupt firing of the district's superintendent.
Morris Brown College reestablishes full accreditation after two hard decades
After 20 years of struggle, Morris Brown College has regained accreditation and is promising to thrive again.
After 20 years of struggle, Morris Brown College has regained accreditation and is promising to thrive again.
Kemp signs bills targeting 'divisive concepts' in schools, trans girls playing sports
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a series of education bills that ban schools from teaching "divisive concepts," make it easier for parents to ban books, and sets up new oversight on whether trans girls can play sports.
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a series of education bills that ban schools from teaching "divisive concepts," make it easier for parents to ban books, and sets up new oversight on whether trans girls can play sports.
63 college scholarships given to 3rd graders at Phoenix elementary school
Third graders at one south Phoenix elementary school will get a scholarship to college, thanks to a local organization.
Third graders at one south Phoenix elementary school will get a scholarship to college, thanks to a local organization.
Gov. Brian Kemp 'highly concerned' over firing of DeKalb County Schools superintendent
Governor Brian Kemp said he's highly concerned that these serious issues in DeKalb County could be a result of a school system choosing politics over students.
Governor Brian Kemp said he's highly concerned that these serious issues in DeKalb County could be a result of a school system choosing politics over students.
Backpacks banned in middle, high schools in Clayton County
Backpacks are banned in Clayton County middle and high schools to prevent guns in schools. The policy change comes about two months after a gun went off at Jonesboro High School.
Backpacks are banned in Clayton County middle and high schools to prevent guns in schools. The policy change comes about two months after a gun went off at Jonesboro High School.
Former DeKalb superintendent 'blindsided' by firing
Former DeKalb County School District superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris said she was “blindsided” to learn the Board of Education voted to sever ties with her on Tuesday.
Former DeKalb County School District superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris said she was “blindsided” to learn the Board of Education voted to sever ties with her on Tuesday.
Morris Brown College receives full accreditation after almost 20 years
At its lowest point, Morris Brown had less than 50 students. Now, after nearly two decades of effort, the historic Atlanta university has received full accreditation.
At its lowest point, Morris Brown had less than 50 students. Now, after nearly two decades of effort, the historic Atlanta university has received full accreditation.
Board of Education fires DeKalb County superintendent
The DeKalb County School Board has voted to sever ties with Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris.
The DeKalb County School Board has voted to sever ties with Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris.
Harvard atones for university's ties to slavery, pledges $100M to research
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
DeKalb school board 'concerned' by state superintendent's criticism of Druid Hills High repairs
The DeKalb County Board of Education is concerned by the Georgia Department of Education's characterization of improvements to Druid Hills High School facilities in a letter from Superintendent Richard Woods.
The DeKalb County Board of Education is concerned by the Georgia Department of Education's characterization of improvements to Druid Hills High School facilities in a letter from Superintendent Richard Woods.