Sonny Perdue to make more than $500,000 a year as chancellor of University System of Georgia
Former Gov. Sonny Perdue will be paid $523,900 a year when he takes the reins on April 1 as chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
Former Gov. Sonny Perdue will be paid $523,900 a year when he takes the reins on April 1 as chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
Sixth-grader builds Lego replica of teacher for appreciation week
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
Georgia House: Ban some race teaching, list parent rights
Bills pending in Georgia would allow parents to ask for “inappropriate” materials to be removed, ban the teaching of “divisive concepts” on race and prohibit transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams.
Bills pending in Georgia would allow parents to ask for “inappropriate” materials to be removed, ban the teaching of “divisive concepts” on race and prohibit transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams.
Sonny Perdue named Chancellor of University System of Georgia
Sonny Perdue, a former Georgia Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under former President Donald Trump, has been named as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia on Tuesday.
Sonny Perdue, a former Georgia Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under former President Donald Trump, has been named as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia on Tuesday.
City of Atlanta and Decatur schools end mask mandates
Starting Tuesday, students and staff in both Atlanta and Decatur schools will be able to head into their classrooms without wearing a mandatory mask.
Starting Tuesday, students and staff in both Atlanta and Decatur schools will be able to head into their classrooms without wearing a mandatory mask.
Reported overdoses at Carver Early College High School
Several students at an Atlanta high school were taken to the hospital on Monday.
Several students at an Atlanta high school were taken to the hospital on Monday.
Community mourns death of Bremen High School cheerleader
Bremen City Schools shared a photo of Bremen High School student Ralyx Grace Price with the caption, “Until we meet again, sweet Blue Devil.”
Bremen City Schools shared a photo of Bremen High School student Ralyx Grace Price with the caption, “Until we meet again, sweet Blue Devil.”
Georgia House panel passes bill banning ‘divisive concepts’ in schools
A Georgia House committee has passed a bill banning the teaching of “divisive concepts” such as claims that the United States is “fundamentally or systematically racist” in the state’s public schools.
A Georgia House committee has passed a bill banning the teaching of “divisive concepts” such as claims that the United States is “fundamentally or systematically racist” in the state’s public schools.
NAACP asks police to investigate threats to Gwinnett County school board chair
The Georgia NAACP is asking police to investigate "racists threats" to the newly elected Gwinnett County school board chair and her children.
The Georgia NAACP is asking police to investigate "racists threats" to the newly elected Gwinnett County school board chair and her children.
Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers file intent to strike
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.
Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Six scholarships created in Ahmaud Arbery's name for students at his former school
Wanda Cooper-Jones, mother of Ahmaud Arbery, announced six scholarships will be awarded to Brunswick High School students during a program at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights on this, the second anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery's murder.
Wanda Cooper-Jones, mother of Ahmaud Arbery, announced six scholarships will be awarded to Brunswick High School students during a program at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights on this, the second anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery's murder.
Holocaust survivor talks about anti-Semitic behavior in schools
Holocaust survivor speaks out about recent anti-semitic behavior in Cobb County schools.
Holocaust survivor speaks out about recent anti-semitic behavior in Cobb County schools.
Atlanta Public Schools honors the late Rep. John Lewis with new community service center
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at John Lewis Invictus Academy for a new community service center.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at John Lewis Invictus Academy for a new community service center.
Georgia Senate approves 'Parent's Bill of Rights' over Democrats' objections
In a party-line vote Tuesday, the Georgia Senate approved a bill that supporters said will give parents more power to decide what their children are taught in public school. Democrats, however, argued that the legislation is divisive and politically motivated.
In a party-line vote Tuesday, the Georgia Senate approved a bill that supporters said will give parents more power to decide what their children are taught in public school. Democrats, however, argued that the legislation is divisive and politically motivated.
80-year-old man gets ‘met minimum’ stamp removed from high school diploma
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
Education Department erases $415M in student loan debt for 16,000 borrowers
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
Photos surface of East Cobb Middle School student wearing a swastika
Social media photos surfaced from inside East Cobb Middle School showing a student wearing an armband with a swastika.
Social media photos surfaced from inside East Cobb Middle School showing a student wearing an armband with a swastika.
Georgia lawmakers seek to make educational curriculum more transparent
Georgia leaders met with parents in Cumming to discuss concerns about education and critical race theory was top of mind. State representatives said their bills will make schools more transparent, but parents said the bills didn't go far enough.
Georgia leaders met with parents in Cumming to discuss concerns about education and critical race theory was top of mind. State representatives said their bills will make schools more transparent, but parents said the bills didn't go far enough.
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.