Chamblee High School employee arrested for sexual battery of student
Chamblee High School notified parents and guardians of students on Thursday that one of its employees is no longer associated with the school after an incident involving a student.
Pinecrest Academy students selected to speak to ISS astronauts
Students at Pinecrest Academy, a private Catholic school in Cumming, have been selected for a rare opportunity to communicate with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Lockdown lifted at Mays High School after search for suspect in stolen car
Two Atlanta schools located near the west side of the Perimeter were placed on lockdown on Thursday.
Stone Mountain High School on lockdown: Weapon secured after being found on campus
Stone Mountain High School was placed on lockdown on Thursday after a weapon was found on campus.
Parkview High School student found with gun in bookbag
Gwinnett County Schools officials say a gun was found on a student at a Lilburn high school on Thursday.
Survey reveals Georgians believe teachers should be paid more
A new survey reveals that Georgians believe teachers in the state are significantly underpaid, with respondents suggesting educators should earn nearly $30,000 more than they currently do.
Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Apalachee HS shooting victim's brother demands better security in Barrow County schools
It's been five months since the mass shooting at Apalachee High School and parents continue to push for stronger safety measures.
Study: Teens spend 90 minutes on phones during school day, raising concerns
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
Book ban investigations ended, including complaints against Forsyth County Schools
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced it will no longer investigate school book removals, effectively ending its involvement in the nationwide debate over so-called "book bans."
Fight to ban school zone speed cameras begins in Georgia House
A state lawmaker just declared war on school zone speed cameras, and he says he has quite the army to back him up.
Georgia House Speaker introduces sweeping school safety reforms after mass shooting
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has introduced a comprehensive school safety plan to the legislature, aiming to prevent tragedies like the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County last fall.
Georgia Tech tops list of best colleges in Georgia, Emory and UGA follow
Choosing the right college is one of the most important decisions a student can make, impacting not just their education, but their future career and personal growth.
Gwinnett County Schools superintendent fired by board of education
The Gwinnett County Board of Education has voted to cut short the contract of Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts, ending his tenure as leader of Georgia’s largest school district.
Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
Carrollton City Schools launches new safety app for emergencies
Carrollton City Schools is implementing LifeSpot, a mobile safety app, to enhance emergency response and communication during critical situations.
Georgia Congressman faces backlash over comments about school lunch programs
U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) is under fire for remarks he made regarding government assistance programs, specifically free school lunches, during an interview with CNN on Tuesday.
Georgia elementary school tests out technology-free days
Officials at the Georgia school say students loved the activities the teachers planned during no-tech days so much, that they've been incorporating some of the lessons into the classroom regularly.
Trump signs executive order aiming to cut federal funding for ‘woke’ schools
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.