Education

House measure was developed in response to the shooting at Apalachee High School.

School safety bills scarce in 2nd Ga. legislative session since Apalachee shooting

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Are Georgia’s youth being manipulated by Big Tech?

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Morehouse celebrates its new president and supercomputer

Most students use AI. Schools, colleges don’t know what to do about it.

UGA fires instructor amid allegations of soliciting sex with minor

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

A University of Georgia instructor has been suspended after an allegation that he shared sexually explicit content with a person he thought was a minor.

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

Why should taxpayers hand over valuable public assets to schools that may not deliver better outcomes?

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

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

One of the bills, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, focuses on ensuring students can read proficiently by the third grade.

Charter school advocates promote school choice at the Georgia Capitol

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Georgia’s charter schools need access to affordable facilities

Unlike traditional public schools, Georgia’s charter schools receive little to no ESPLOST funding to support their capital needs.

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

Some high-performing schools could also face closure, according to an AJC analysis of state data.

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.