Education

A seed for their dreams: Drew kindergartners get $10,000 for their futures

Georgia Tech surprises Atlanta high school students with early acceptances

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A call for Atlantans: Help students attend college without student loans

Athens man blames COVID-19 stress for attack on two women

UGA instructor suspended after allegations of soliciting sex with a minor

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Georgia’s public school buildings belong to us — not the charter school industry

Teachers, parents love Georgia cellphone ban. It could be coming to high schools.

Literacy bill, cellphone ban among education bills approved by Georgia House

Charter school advocates promote school choice at the Georgia Capitol

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Georgia’s charter schools need access to affordable facilities

Many low-income schools on DeKalb’s list of possible closures

The DeKalb County School District will hold the first of several in-person community meetings about its redistricting plan Monday at its Stone Mountain headquarters. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

DeKalb is starting to meet about school closures. Here’s how to weigh in.

Both virtual and in-person meetings begin Monday.

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5 things students should do if they receive multiple college acceptances

Unsure how to pick a college after multiple acceptances? Here are practical steps to make a confident choice before Decision Day.

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Opening doors for Georgia’s foster youth through technical education

The Fostering Success Act is helping students pay their college education, but it needs the community’s support.

U.S. border patrol sparks protest at Georgia college career fairs

The presence of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at career fairs has triggered criticism and some protests at Georgia college campuses.

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School board member accuses parent of Apalachee shooting victim of retaliation

Barrow County Board of Education member Beverly Kelley was formally censured by the board.

The University of North Georgia in Dahlonega is planning to close Johnny B's restaurant and bar on West Main Street to make way for more parking for the school. (Scott Rogers/The Gainesville Times)

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Progress and preservation: Safeguarding the spirit of a Georgia college town

Johnny B’s in Dahlonega is a beloved bar that should be saved. The property owners should reconsider any plans to sell it to the University of North Georgia.

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Canadian school shooting provides a painful lesson in cyberbullying

Modern youth bullying is quiet bullying and it comes mainly in two forms: cyberbullying and relational bullying.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered by Atlanta HBCUs

The civil rights icon, an HBCU alum himself, had ties to HBCUs in the Peach State.

Sushi, Lowcountry boil, spicy pasta: AJC’s food critic reviews Fulton school lunches

The AJC’s restaurant critic tried 10 new lunch options from Fulton County Schools alongside students at the Student Choice Food Challenge.

Forsyth County schools lead in early admissions

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While some debate education’s decline, a new model is quietly pulling ahead

The metro Atlanta districts pulling ahead share a common architecture: stability first.

A 2024 aerial image of Savannah, where, on Monday, a schoolteacher was killed in a traffic accident by a driver fleeing from an attempted stop by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, police said. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2024)

Savannah teacher killed after Guatemalan driver flees ICE traffic stop

A motorist fleeing from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents collided with another car Monday morning in Savannah, Georgia, killing a local schoolteacher.

Could these proposals shore up Georgia’s teacher workforce? Lawmakers hope so.

Legislators have debated how to attract and retain good teachers for years.

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Building brilliance: How a new HBCU initiative is reimagining impact

With grants, training and expert support, the HBCU Brilliance Initiative aims to expand the impact and sustainability of Georgia’s HBCUs.