Student loan repayments: White House to extend pandemic pause through Aug. 31
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Book bans: The 10 most challenged titles in school libraries
The American Library Association says book-ban attempts are spiking, and the most targeted titles were by or about Black or LGBTQ individuals.
The American Library Association says book-ban attempts are spiking, and the most targeted titles were by or about Black or LGBTQ individuals.
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
Gwinnett County high school principal apologizes, asks students for video of fight
The Mountain View High School principal said in a letter on Thursday two ninth-graders were in a fight when one of them used a pencil as a weapon on the other, sending them to a hospital. School officials told students to erase videos from social media.
The Mountain View High School principal said in a letter on Thursday two ninth-graders were in a fight when one of them used a pencil as a weapon on the other, sending them to a hospital. School officials told students to erase videos from social media.
Georgia school districts extend salary bonuses to more employees
Gwinnett County Public Schools and Clayton County Public Schools are extending $2,000 bonuses to more employees than specified in the state's budget.
Gwinnett County Public Schools and Clayton County Public Schools are extending $2,000 bonuses to more employees than specified in the state's budget.
Fight involving pencil at Gwinnett high school sends student to hospital, principal says
A Mountain View High School freshman faces criminal charges for using a pencil as a weapon during a fight with another student, according to the principal.
A Mountain View High School freshman faces criminal charges for using a pencil as a weapon during a fight with another student, according to the principal.
Gun-wielding mother charged after shooting involving APS officer at Booker T. Washington High School
Atlanta Public Schools Police, Atlanta Police, and the GBI are investigating.
Atlanta Public Schools Police, Atlanta Police, and the GBI are investigating.
Houston-area student wins $90K settlement after teacher bullied her for sitting out Pledge of Allegiance
A Houston-area student won a $90,000 settlement after suing Klein ISD, claiming her teachers harassed her for sitting out the Pledge of Allegiance.
A Houston-area student won a $90,000 settlement after suing Klein ISD, claiming her teachers harassed her for sitting out the Pledge of Allegiance.
Atlanta high school students get hands-on culinary training
This morning, the Good Day Atlanta team got a very special look at the unique culinary arts program at Booker T. Washington High School.
This morning, the Good Day Atlanta team got a very special look at the unique culinary arts program at Booker T. Washington High School.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
Bill to let Georgia parents reject masking kids heading to Gov. Kemps' desk
A bill that would allow Georgia parents to reject their public school district's mask mandates could be signed by Gov. Brian Kemp Monday.
A bill that would allow Georgia parents to reject their public school district's mask mandates could be signed by Gov. Brian Kemp Monday.
University announces first-ever masters degree in 'Happiness Studies,' will cost students $17,700
Centenary University's 'Happiness Studies' program will educated leaders committed to the 'cultivation of wellbeing.'
Centenary University's 'Happiness Studies' program will educated leaders committed to the 'cultivation of wellbeing.'
GA House approves bill that would change book removal process from school libraries
A bill that would change the process in which books can be removed from school libraries is one step closer to becoming a law.
A bill that would change the process in which books can be removed from school libraries is one step closer to becoming a law.
Cobb County students protest code of conduct, demand tougher punishment for hate speech
Dozens of Cobb County students are fired up over what they call a lack of accountable to racism and homophobia in their schools. Students are demanding the school district update their code of conduct related to hate speech and discrimination.
Dozens of Cobb County students are fired up over what they call a lack of accountable to racism and homophobia in their schools. Students are demanding the school district update their code of conduct related to hate speech and discrimination.
Cobb County Schools employees to receive $2,000 bonus, superintendent says
All full-time and part-time Cobb County School District staff will be eligible to receive a cash bonus, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced during a board meeting Thursday.
All full-time and part-time Cobb County School District staff will be eligible to receive a cash bonus, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced during a board meeting Thursday.
Fulton Schools looks to suspend coach for confronting student who brought loaded gun to school
The Fulton County School District wants to suspend a high school athletic director and coach for his actions during an incident over the summer involving a student in possession of a loaded gun at Tri-Cities High School.
The Fulton County School District wants to suspend a high school athletic director and coach for his actions during an incident over the summer involving a student in possession of a loaded gun at Tri-Cities High School.
Senate OKs bill to let some retired Georgia teachers return to classrooms
The Georgia Senate has approved a bill that would allow some teachers to return to the classroom full time while still collecting their state pension.
The Georgia Senate has approved a bill that would allow some teachers to return to the classroom full time while still collecting their state pension.
Fulton County schools offering incentives for special education teachers amid national staffing shortage
Fulton County School System is now offering hiring incentives up to $7,500 for a variety of positions including paraprofessionals and full-time teachers. For current employees thinking about jumping ship, the district will offer an incentive of up to $2,500.
Fulton County School System is now offering hiring incentives up to $7,500 for a variety of positions including paraprofessionals and full-time teachers. For current employees thinking about jumping ship, the district will offer an incentive of up to $2,500.
Some Colorado high schools are doing away with 'valedictorian'
Cherry Creek School District will no longer highlight valedictorians at graduation because ‘learning is not a competition.'
Cherry Creek School District will no longer highlight valedictorians at graduation because ‘learning is not a competition.'
Atlanta Unbound Academy brings unique learning experience for students
Atlanta Unbound Academy was founded by HBCU alumni and infuses its curriculum with culture and self-empowerment.
Atlanta Unbound Academy was founded by HBCU alumni and infuses its curriculum with culture and self-empowerment.