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Georgia joins five Southern states to form new accreditation agency
In this edition of the AJC On Campus, Georgia is joining a movement to shake up the accreditation system that has long been the model for American higher education.
This shouldn’t be a fight. Improving Cobb school crosswalk should be easy.
After a child was injured in a school zone, Cobb County parents are calling for urgent crosswalk safety upgrades.
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Trump’s big bill brings big changes for higher education
The bill eliminates Grad PLUS loans, a popular loan program for graduate students. And it puts a cap on Parent PLUS loans, limiting them to $65,000 per student.
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Georgia schools could be impacted by federal funding delay
Georgia schools are waiting on $200 million in federal grants used to fund after school and other programs. The Trump administration says the money is under review.
How to make sure your kids skip the ‘summer slide’
Summer brings a break from schoolwork, causing some of those newly learned skills to slip away. Experts share their tips to keep kids on track and prevent learning loss.
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Georgia student going to court after being expelled for warning of threat
The middle school student was expelled after he sent messages to friends about a video he'd seen with someone threatening to shoot up area schools.
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Supreme Court rulings could factor into case of Cobb teacher fired over book
Two Supreme Court rulings could impact a lawsuit by a Georgia teacher fired over a book she read to her class.
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School starts in about a month in metro Atlanta. Check the dates here.
Most students in metro Atlanta will start school the first week of August, while others go back in July. Some school districts are already preparing for the return.
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Space lovers, scientists marvel at meteor that blazed over Georgia
For astro-enthusiasts, Thursday’s fireball was both a thrill and a chance to learn.
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5 steps Georgia lawmakers can take to prevent mass shootings in schools
It’s time to stop blaming mental health and start focusing on start focusing on scientific research.