DeKalb County high schools get enhanced security, weapons detections systems
DeKalb County high school football games have received enhanced security this year.
Atlanta Public Schools hosting community violence prevention summit
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is collaborating with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office to host the Peace & Prevention Community Violence Prevention Summit.
Cobb County Schools remove more books: Here’s the full list and why they were pulled
The Cobb County School District has pulled 13 more books it deems to be sexually explicit from its school libraries.
Decatur Board of Education swears in first-ever student representative
Decatur High School senior Sophia D'Elena will become the first-ever student representative to sit on the Board of Education for the City Schools of Decatur.
Map: States with the best community colleges in 2024
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.
How to save money on back-to-school shopping amid ongoing inflation, ‘fewer sales’
Experts say back-to-school shopping may be more expensive this year, so here are some helpful tips to save you money.
Registration delays leave 5-year-old sidelined as school year begins
She should be attending Mt. Carmel Elementary School, but issues with registration are leaving 5-year-old Cydney Wright at home with her mother.
Here are the best US employers for high school graduates to start careers
A new ranking lists the top 50 employers for young people entering the workforce without a college degree.
AP African American Studies course does not violate Georgia law, AG says
Georgia's attorney general said that a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies does not violate the state's law against teaching divisive racial concepts.
Teachers spark debate for 'Alphabet Song' tune changes: 'Hits my ears wrong'
A new way to sing the alphabet is dividing critics.
Michael Bloomberg giving $175M gift to Morehouse School of Medicine's endowment
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg's organization's $175 million gift to Atlanta's Morehouse School of Medicine is part of an over-half-billion gift to multiple historical Black medical schools.
Georgia Aquarium CEO passes away; ‘limited operations’ as staff mourns loss
The Georgia Aquarium is mourning the loss of its president and CEO, Dr. Brian Davis.
Henry County school board unanimously confirms new superintendent, Dr. John Pace III
Dr. John Pace III was unanimously approved by the Henry County Board of Education as the county’s new school superintendent on Tuesday.
Henry County parents blame bus schedule issues for students missing class
Some parents in Henry County say the new school year is off to a bumpy start with significant bus delays that have caused their children to miss class.
Fulton County, Fulton County DA provide supplies to needy students
Fulton County hosted two back-to-school giveaway events Saturday, organized by the Fulton County District Attorney's Office, in South Fulton and Sandy Springs.
Fulton County students excited over unique shop class
At Milton High School in Fulton County, students have the chance to take part in a unique class that is the only one of its kind on the East Coast.
Google rolls out School time for parents
As the new school year approaches, Google has launched "School time," a feature aimed at helping parents manage their children's device usage during school hours.
1 in 3 parents say they can't afford back-to-school shopping this year, survey says
A new survey reveals that parents are bracing for the financial impact of back-to-school shopping.
Free back-to-school health screenings at Walmart on Saturday. Here's what to know
Families can get a free screening at a Walmart location in their area, and here's how it works.
Douglas County welcomes new educators this new school year
On its first day of school, Douglas County Schools welcomed 284 new teachers to its system. Recruiting and retaining teachers is a key issue for districts across the state and nation.