Education

Georgia colleges see increase in employee departures after “return to office” mandate

Georgia colleges see more employee departures after return to office mandate

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visits Georgia

Some federal student loan repayment penalties on hold, Education Department says

Millions of student loan borrowers are delinquent. Lawsuit blames the feds.

A reflective Kemp redefines his legacy — and looks ahead a Capitol without him

Kemp proposes historic $325 million investment in need-based scholarships

Tiger Woods, Arthur Blank teaming up to transform former APS school

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New Year’s resolutions for parents: Anxiety-reducing habits for a fresh start

Alumni still in dark after Morris Brown College fires president

7 Questions with Hawks’ Nzinga Shaw: We are a better franchise today

What to know about Morris Brown College’s interim president

Nzinga Shaw will lead Morris Brown College as its interim president after the departure of Kevin E. James, who had been president since 2020.

Morris Brown College president announces he’s been terminated from position

In the midst of what appeared to be a promising resurrection campaign, Morris Brown College has unexpectedly fired its president, Kevin E. James.

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Academic freedom and campus speech require responsibility

As protests increase on college campuses, universities and their students need to better encourage the sharing of differing viewpoints.

Black male teachers strive to be mentors and role models

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Experts: Georgia must spend more on teacher pay, mental health in schools

State lawmakers, along with some governors, have tried — and failed — over the years to update the formula that helps fund the state’s public schools.

Will Georgia expand school cellphone ban? Most state bans include high schools.

Georgia's K-8 ban will take effect in the 2026-2027 school year.

The Georgia House Democratic Caucus hosts a statewide public hearing on maternal mortality

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Opportunity is knocking and Georgia must answer

A full opportunity weight would require in-state funding for each student living under the poverty line to ensure Georgia’s education formula truly reflects the level of need

What the CDC’s new flu vaccine guidance could mean for Georgia schools

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday it’s no longer recommending the flu vaccine for all children.

Georgia may extend student cellphone ban to high schools

A top Georgia Republican will push for a student cellphone ban in high schools, extending limits already in place in grades K-8.

DeKalb’s new leader tours schools, bus depot on first day of classes

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Why Georgia needs a modernized school funding formula

The AJC asked several education experts their thoughts about what, if any, changes they would make to the state's funding formula for education. Here is one response.

Forsyth County schools lead in early admissions

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It’s time to fund excellent education in Georgia

Today’s public education landscape is far more complex than it was in 1985 and consequently requires new approaches to resourcing schools, Matt Smith writes.

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Changes to Georgia’s school funding formula are long overdue

With the start of the annual legislative session right around the corner, we offer a few ideas to make public education more effective in Georgia.

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Raise your hand if you really want to be a school leader

School superintendents face an array of challenges. It’s a tough job and they need community support.

AI is on the rise. Georgia college students say their anxiety is too.

College students across Georgia say they are feeling anxious about what AI means for their career prospects.