Georgia Board of Education debates limits on critical race theory, passes resolution
Georgia state education officials plan to host a special session to consider limiting how critical race theory can be taught in schools.
Georgia state education officials plan to host a special session to consider limiting how critical race theory can be taught in schools.
Masks no longer required in Gwinnett County Public Schools
Gwinnett County Public Schools announced Wednesday the district is now strongly recommending people wear masks in school facilities.
Gwinnett County Public Schools announced Wednesday the district is now strongly recommending people wear masks in school facilities.
Wilberforce University cancels student debt for 2020 and 2021 graduates
Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private, historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans, announced that it will forgive student debt owed by its 2020 and 2021 graduates.
Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private, historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans, announced that it will forgive student debt owed by its 2020 and 2021 graduates.
Atlanta rapper who threw money at graduation starts new foundation
Rapper Metro Marrs was taken out of his graduation in handcuffs after throwing $10,000 into the crowd.
Rapper Metro Marrs was taken out of his graduation in handcuffs after throwing $10,000 into the crowd.
Masks now optional for all Cobb County schools students, staff
A statement from Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said Cobb’s COVID-19 community transmission data has decreased significantly, so guidance was updated to reflect face coverings as optional for all Cobb County School District students and staff for any school-related activities.
A statement from Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said Cobb’s COVID-19 community transmission data has decreased significantly, so guidance was updated to reflect face coverings as optional for all Cobb County School District students and staff for any school-related activities.
Oakland Tech H.S. valedictorian says 'absolutely no way' he's first Black male capable of holding that title
18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad has inspired, led and motivated his fellow classmates at Oakland Technical High School on countless occasions over their four years together. And on Saturday, he brought it all home with an uplifting, empowering commencement speech as he addressed the class of 2021 as his school’s first ever Black male valedictorian.
18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad has inspired, led and motivated his fellow classmates at Oakland Technical High School on countless occasions over their four years together. And on Saturday, he brought it all home with an uplifting, empowering commencement speech as he addressed the class of 2021 as his school’s first ever Black male valedictorian.
'A bunch of vulgar words and pictures and images': Vandals hit Walton High School
Vandals hit Walton County High School in Cobb County. Vulgar words and drawings, some 5 feet tall, were spray painted in black on school buildings and the Dudley Fieldhouse.
Vandals hit Walton County High School in Cobb County. Vulgar words and drawings, some 5 feet tall, were spray painted in black on school buildings and the Dudley Fieldhouse.
Denver Public Schools to begin cooking all school meals from scratch
Denver Public Schools is aiming to cook 100% of its school meals from scratch for the more than 90,000 students its serves in a partnership with Brigaid, a startup that brings in professional chefs to work with existing staff.
Denver Public Schools is aiming to cook 100% of its school meals from scratch for the more than 90,000 students its serves in a partnership with Brigaid, a startup that brings in professional chefs to work with existing staff.
Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
Gov. Brian Kemp’s order on school masks falls short of mandate ban
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared Friday that public schools no longer have his permission to require masks for coronavirus protection days after he appeared on Fox News Channel declaring, "The time for mandates is over."
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared Friday that public schools no longer have his permission to require masks for coronavirus protection days after he appeared on Fox News Channel declaring, "The time for mandates is over."
Students upset after principal orders removal of Black Lives Matter display
A Kennesaw high school has become the center of controversy after the principal told students a “Black Lives Matter” display had to come down.
A Kennesaw high school has become the center of controversy after the principal told students a “Black Lives Matter” display had to come down.
Kemp signs order restricting Georgia schools from mandating masks, APS pushes back
Gov. Brian Kemp has officially signed an executive order preventing Georgia public schools from requiring any students, teachers, and staff members to wear masks. That goes into place on June 1.
Gov. Brian Kemp has officially signed an executive order preventing Georgia public schools from requiring any students, teachers, and staff members to wear masks. That goes into place on June 1.
Michael Jordan donating $1M to Morehouse College's journalism and sports program
Michael Jordan and his Jordan Brand are giving $1 million to Morehouse to support its Journalism and Sports program.
Michael Jordan and his Jordan Brand are giving $1 million to Morehouse to support its Journalism and Sports program.
Kemp to sign order restricting Georgia schools from mandating masks
Georgia Gov. Kemp told FOX News he thinks "the time for mandates is over."
Georgia Gov. Kemp told FOX News he thinks "the time for mandates is over."
Thousands petition for school to read transgender student’s preferred name at graduation
The student, who is transgender, wants to be called his preferred name at graduation, but school administrators in Cobb County are refusing.
The student, who is transgender, wants to be called his preferred name at graduation, but school administrators in Cobb County are refusing.
Gwinnett Schools employee accused of hitting child with autistism
A former Gwinnett County Public Schools employee faces simple battery charges for allegedly hitting a student.
A former Gwinnett County Public Schools employee faces simple battery charges for allegedly hitting a student.
NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Kid drivers cruise the streets of Georgia's Tiny Towne
Just because your child isn't old enough for a driver's license yet doesn't mean they can't learn the basics of being a safe and responsible driver -- and that's where Tiny Towne comes in.
Just because your child isn't old enough for a driver's license yet doesn't mean they can't learn the basics of being a safe and responsible driver -- and that's where Tiny Towne comes in.
Asian American hip hop artists create album dedicated to AAPI history
Two hip-hop artists are using their talents to educate listeners on Asian American history.
Two hip-hop artists are using their talents to educate listeners on Asian American history.
Shaq helps gift hundreds of new shoes to elementary school students
Soles4Souls partnered with The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and Reebok to distribute 500 new pairs of shoes to students at Wesley Lakes Elementary School.
Soles4Souls partnered with The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and Reebok to distribute 500 new pairs of shoes to students at Wesley Lakes Elementary School.