Gun violence remains leading cause of death for US youth, report finds
A new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions reveals that guns remain the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the U.S.
Atlanta Public School heightens campus security Thursday after threats
Students at Atlanta Public Schools will head to class on Thursday morning with increased security while school officials and police investigate multiple violent threats more than a week after the Apalachee High School shooting.
Adairsville Middle School mourns the loss of beloved STEM teacher 'Mr. Cool'
Alan Cook, who served at the school since 2018, was a STEM connections teacher, robotics coach, and a key figure in the school’s science and technology programs.
Apalachee High School shooting highlights fears about cellphone bans in class
The Georgia school shooting that left four dead was every parent’s worst nightmare, and one that highlights potential downsides to efforts to ban or restrict access to cellphones in classrooms.
Apalachee High School shooting: When will Barrow County students return to school?
Barrow County Schools Superintendent Dr. Dallas LeDuff says the administration is planning for public school students to return to the classroom next week.
These are America's top colleges of 2024, according to Forbes ranking
Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.
Over 9K illegal school bus passing violations recorded in Georgia in one day
Several local school districts and police departments are reminding drivers to prioritize school bus safety.
PHOTOS: Newnan has a new high school after destructive tornado
Parrish Construction Group has released new photos of the brand new Newnan High School.
Gen Z and Alpha shift away from keyboards to touchscreens, experts concerned
A recent report from The Wall Street Journal reveals that younger generations, particularly Gen Z and Gen Alpha, are increasingly losing the ability to use traditional keyboards.
Hundreds of DeKalb County teachers not paid, left off payroll
Hundreds of DeKalb County teachers and staff say they haven’t been paid since they started working about a month ago. The district says approximately 300 new staff were inadvertently not included in the first run of this morning's payroll.
Parents frustrated over air conditioning issues at Douglas County school
Students and teachers at the Douglas County middle school have been struggling with the heat for weeks after the air conditioning broke down in mid-August.
Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
19 DeKalb County students taken to hospital after bus crash
19 students were transported to nearby medical facilities after a school bus crashed Wednesday morning.
Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and worldwide
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.
Corsicana ISD assistant principal left blind in right eye after student throws wooden hanger at her
The Corsicana ISD administrator who suffered a serious eye injury after being attacked by a student says what happened to her is a consequence of state negligence. In her own words, she described what happened.
Marietta City Schools cellphone ban now focus of groundbreaking study
Marietta City Schools is now part of a study involving the impact cellphones have on students.
These are the most popular college majors, according to a new analysis
A new analysis shows which college majors have risen and fallen in popularity.
Some Cobb County schools adjust dismissal times for deputy’s funeral traffic
The Cobb Department of Transportation has issued a major traffic advisory for tomorrow afternoon, Friday, Aug. 23. Middle school and high school dismissal times are being adjusted.
California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
Atlanta high school bands receive money from 1-800-TruckWreck
Several high schools in the Atlanta area have received a financial boost for their band programs, thanks to the Great Atlanta Band Challenge sponsored by 1-800-TruckWreck.