Education

Georgia high school grad rates reach a new high

Former DeKalb school superintendent pleads guilty to federal charges in Illinois

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Dekalb County officials hold a press conference addressing youth violence, school safety and the need for coordinated prevention and intervention.

DeKalb school board makes Sauce its permanent superintendent

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Cobb County school board should admonish superintendent in book ban aftermath

Georgia college, town, reflect Hispanic popluation

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It’s time to redefine excellence in higher education

Where they stand: Bottoms, Jackson on education

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

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

In Georgia, more than two thirds of third graders were not reading at grade level and the state faces a teacher shortage. Students in poverty are particularly affected.

Shuold colleges stop using the SAT and ACT for admission?

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

The mean score for the Peach State’s public school students was higher than the national average for the ninth year in a row. Here are some takeaways from the results.

School districts may get more financial oversight after Dublin suspensions

Georgia education leaders hope two new laws will help spot financial issues in school districts sooner.

Vickery Mill Elementary School English teaching

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Fulton Schools superintendent: A diploma is a promise worth keeping

Fulton County Schools superintendent Mike Looney writes about the importance of ensuring students not only graduate, but are career-ready.

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

Georgia education officials say the state's high school graduation increased to a new high of nearly 90%

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.

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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.