At some Georgia schools, literacy coaches are MVPs when it comes to testing
Literacy coaches have proved invaluable for Georgians in third grade, which is a pivotal time because it's the first grade students take the Georgia Milestones assessment.
Armed shooter reports at Georgia universities appear to be a hoax, officials say
The University of Georgia, Clark Atlanta University and the University of West Georgia all dealt with the public safety incidents on Friday evening.
Student accused of bringing gun to Gwinnett high school, threatening classmate
The incident happened at Shiloh High School. No one was injured, the school's principal said.
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Georgia sends chilling message that college professors can’t be trusted
The University System of Georgia wants professors' course syllabuses to be made public. Despite the rationale that it's about transparency, this seems like pure politics.
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School boards must fight efforts to whitewash American history
"Alternative facts" didn't start with Trump and his MAGA enablers, but the pushing of them needs to stop.
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After a decade of delays, $148M renovation to Cross Keys High begins
The $148 million project is expected to be completed in 2028. The school, which serves about 1,600 students, will remain open during construction.
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GBI, FBI Atlanta investigating wave of threats, hoaxes
Unfounded threats hit Mercer University, a CHOA hospital and Central Georgia Technical College this week, prompting lockdowns. Officials say hoax calls are rising nationwide.
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New Southern accreditation agency will remain independent, adviser says
Georgia and five Southern states are launching a new accreditor for public colleges. Adviser Cameron Howell says it will remain independent “of states and other forces.”
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Gwinnett mother charged after son allegedly fires her gun at school
9-year-old accused of taking her weapon to Meadowcreek Elementary School.
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How Atlantans are raising adventurous eaters
Through cooking classes and hands-on experiences, Atlantans are exposing their kids to international cuisines and the cultures they come from.