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Social media can make investors feel smarter than they are, UGA study finds

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Thomas Fanning, the former CEO of Southern Co., will take over Jan. 1 as chancellor of the University System of Georgia. (Vino Wong/AJC 2012)

University System of Georgia appoints new chancellor

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Georgia high school diplomas should mean something, but playing field is not level

Shuold colleges stop using the SAT and ACT for admission?

Georgia public school students ahead of their peers nationwide on SAT scores

School districts may get more financial oversight after Dublin suspensions

Vickery Mill Elementary School English teaching

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Fulton Schools superintendent: A diploma is a promise worth keeping

Georgia’s high school graduation rate ticks up, reaching high of 88.5%

Shuttered high school in Roswell advertised for mixed-use redevelopment

Roswell and its downtown development authority recently issued a request for proposals to gather redevelopment pitches for the former Independence High School.

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Our students are at the core of Atlanta TAD extension discussions

For Atlanta Public Schools, our decision whether or not to extend TADs carries a significant weight.

Georgia College furthers its tie to author O’Connor

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‘Best Colleges’ rankings overlook value of smaller, regional universities

U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges list recognizes the prowess of national universities, but regional schools in Georgia should not be overlooked.

Souper Jenny donates food to Morehouse School of Medicine

Morehouse medical students struggling to afford meals after financial aid delays

This semester, many students at the historically Black medical school near downtown Atlanta say they have gone hungry because of delays in financial aid disbursements.

Authorities investigating death of Ole Miss student from Atlanta

A 20-year-old Atlantan was one of two University of Mississippi students whose recent deaths are under investigation.

Southern chief’s pay package rises to $15.8M

University System of Georgia makes business decision with chancellor pick

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has named Thomas A. Fanning as sole finalist for chancellor, with a final vote scheduled for Oct. 1.

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Let’s have open and intelligent conversations with our children about AI

As lawmakers talk about the safety of artificial intelligence, schools and parents must have conversations with children to make them feel at ease with the technology.

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Atlanta’s history of magnet schools offers lessons for its future

Atlanta Public Schools can learn from its history to create educational opportunities that can help all students.

New project aims to map Atlanta’s air pollution divide

APS stands by students’ racism claims, despite investigation’s findings

Atlanta Public Schools said the investigation’s findings of unsubstantiated claims didn’t fully address Jackson students’ experiences at the game.

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Why No. 1 matters: Looking beyond the college rankings

Spelman College's president explains why being ranked as the nation's top HBCU by U.S. News & World Report matters.

These Georgia schools ace U.S. News college rankings

Several Georgia colleges and universities rank first in some U.S. News & World Report college rankings.

No evidence to support claims of racist remarks at game, school district says

Atlanta Public Schools is investigating reports that some members of the Maynard Jackson marching band were subjected to racist remarks at a football game on Friday.

Cobb removes classic Toni Morrison novel from school media centers

Cobb County school officials say Toni Morrison's landmark novel "The Bluest Eye" contains material that is not suitable to have in its media centers.