Education

Feds investigating 3 Ga. school systems for handling of sexual misconduct cases

Life University has been accused of racial discrimination and retaliation in several lawsuits by former employees. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC 2021)

Life University accused of racial discrimination in federal lawsuit

DeKalb parents find holes in school closure proposals

Leadership turnover in metro Atlanta contributed to school sales tax snafu

Grad PLUS loans have been eliminated. Here’s what this means for Georgia students

Georgia colleges, students adjust to federal loan program changes

University of Georgia Spring Undergraduate Commencement 2026

AJC ON CAMPUS

UGA weighs African American studies major; engineering school gets record gift

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Schools need better training to address bullying

DIGGING DEEPER: Did anybody expect Brian Kemp to veto Georgia’s school recess bill?

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From burnout to brilliance: Why K-12 schools need daily breaks

Yes, that’s a bald eagle on your Delta flight

On a flight from Atlanta to Philadelphia on the eve of the nation's 250th anniversary, Delta passengers had an unexpected travel companion: a bald eagle.

Rising healthcare costs are ‘crippling’ Georgia school systems

The cost of healthcare has become one of the biggest financial burdens that Georgia school systems deal with.

Michelle Mickens settled her lawsuit against the Oglethorpe County School District for nearly $300,000. (Courtesy of the Southern Poverty Law Center)

Ga. teacher gets nearly $300K in settlement over Charlie Kirk social media post

The teacher accused the school system of violating her First Amendment rights.

Georgia Election - Schools Superintendent

A 3-term incumbent faces a political newcomer in the school superintendent race

Republican incumbent Richard Woods is facing a challenge from Democrat Lydia Powell in the race for Georgia school superintendent.

Here are the new Georgia laws set to take effect July 1

New Georgia laws taking effect July 1 will impact cellphones in schools, medical cannabis rules, paid maternal leave and more.

Atlanta Public Schools to hold town hall on classroom screen time

Atlanta Public Schools is considering a plan to limit screen time in classrooms.

Fulton offers tuition-based enrollment to out-of-district students

Fulton County is looking for ways to boost enrollment and increase funding by allowing students who live outside its borders to enroll in four of its schools.

Life University makes ‘difficult but necessary’ cuts amid financial challenges

Life University in Marietta is severing ties with more than 30 employees — including 14 of its roughly 200 faculty members.

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Education has a real estate problem

Sharing school spaces could maximize existing community assets, reduce operational overhead and create opportunities for strategic partnerships.

Atlanta, Decatur schools owed millions in sales tax funds after paperwork error

A mix-up in sales tax distributions means the DeKalb County School District will have to pay millions to Atlanta Public Schools and City Schools of Decatur.

AI may threaten some jobs, but skilled trades still have workforce shortage

The workforce shortage in skilled trades has become a growing concern for employers as older workers retire and the need continues to grow across industries.

Most Ga. counties take a school tax collection fee. In Cobb, it could be illegal.

The Cobb County School District wants the county to hand over all school taxes without taking an administrative fee.