Harlem to higher ed: Ebony Chappel's inspiring journey to graduation
Ebony Chappel will be graduating from Clark Atlanta University this weekend.
Cobb County taxpayers question planned $50M event facility
Cobb County parents are upset about plans to build a $50-million event facility.
Atlanta Public Schools cheating trial: Convicted educators implore court for mercy
Six former educators who were involved in the longest and most expensive case in Georgia history are asking for justice tempered with mercy.
Student loan forgiveness: Key deadline for one-time adjustment extended
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
Maryland parents must accept LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, appeals court decides
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.
Tampa 14-year-old earns college degree, prepares for nursing school: 'It was a lot of hard work'
Believe it or not, a 14-year-old student has achieved something incredible.
Four more Georgia public universities to require standardized test in fall 2026
Georgia will require the ACT or SAT college tests at four more public universities starting in the fall of 2026, but will not restore testing requirements to as many colleges as before the pandemic.
Hitler-themed class assignment raises red flags at metro Atlanta school
A Hitler-themed class assignment is causing controversy at a metro Atlanta school.
Atlanta Public Schools students recognized at special event
The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Board of Education held its annual Student Recognition Event last night at the Georgia State Convocation Center on Capitol Avenue.
Civil rights complaint filed against Cobb County Schools over book removal
The federal civil rights complaint claims Cobb County School's decision to remove seven books from its libraries created a "hostile environment" for some of the county's students.
Middle schoolers get taste of stock market, investing through financial literacy class
A middle school teacher in Brooklyn, New York, is helping his students learn about the stock market and investing through a financial literacy class.
Best and worst cities to start a career revealed
According to the data by WalletHub, recent grads may not want to start their career in New York City.
Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech prompts Duke students to walk out
Multiple graduates walked out of the commencement ceremony because of the comedian’s stance on Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
Georgia Gwinnett College offering new fermentation program
The first-of-its-kind bachelor-level program offers Georgia Gwinnett College students an in-depth look at the science behind beer and wine.
School closings announced after severe storms in north Georgia
Multiple Georgia school systems have cancelled classes due to severe flooding and dangerous road conditions from Thursday's severe storms.
Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
Teacher Appreciation Week: 6 ways to show your thanks to the teachers in your life
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10. Here are some Teacher Appreciation Week ideas for how to say thank you to educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 brings freebies and deals for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024.
Emory University moving commencement ceremony off campus after protests
Emory University has announced that its 2024 commencement will be moved off campus.
First Black Georgia Tech graduate hands granddaughter diploma from same school
Last week, thousands of students celebrated their graduation at Georgia Tech, but for one family, the ceremony held special significance due to their longstanding connection to the school.