Education

Junkyard Blawg Feb 20

Avoiding controversy, Georgia schools select athletes for commencement speeches

Former UGA quarterback D.J. Shockley is one of many former athletes giving commencement addresses at colleges and universities this year. He’s one of three in Georgia alone.

Morehouse students reject congressman to speak at their graduation

Congressman still plans to speak at Morehouse med school ceremony amid backlash

Rep. Rich McCormick is a graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine. Current students say his views and votes go against the school’s mission to increase diversity.

Georgia State President M. Brian Blake (center bottom) greets family and friends of graduates during Georgia State University’s spring commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Georgia State grads struggle to get commencement tickets after technical issues

GSU’s decision to transition to Ticketmaster caused confusion for students who say they encountered problems and struggled to get in touch with school officials for solutions.

Education bills signing

Kemp signs Georgia high school cellphone ban and literacy expansion bills

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DeKalb school closure conversations slow down after community pushback

Jere Morehead and Kay Investor
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‘Spelhouse’ gets big donation, and UGA’s new nursing school gets namesake

Chamblee HS student Maximo Luciani
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Atlanta students aren’t just learning about climate change. We’re fixing it.

DeKalb parents find holes in school closure proposals

DeKalb is bracing for school closures. These parents say it’s the wrong move.

Morris Brown Graduation

Morris Brown reaccredited after review

“The Hate U Give” is frequently on banned book lists by some schools, yet it sparks lively classroom discussions. (Courtesy of HarperCollins)
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If teachers aren’t passionate about their subjects, how can students be?

First day of school standalone photo assignment
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How Decatur students are helping to lead us in the AI era

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Erroll Davis, former university system chancellor and APS superintendent, dies at 81

Oprah surprises Morehouse College

Oprah surprises Morehouse students with weekend visit