Education

Shaquille O’Neal to pay funeral expenses for Douglas County girl

Press Conference regarding the death of Jada West

Family seeks answers about 12-year-old girl killed after school bus dispute

Fulton may hold the road map for how literacy coaches

Fulton’s use of literacy coaches could provide a playbook for Georgia

UGA alum killed in Old Dominion shooting remembered as leader, mentor

Charges dropped against teens in Hall County teacher’s death

Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk to visit UGA

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Georgia’s literacy crisis demands action. Speaker Burns is answering the call.

Gwinnett names sole school superintendent finalist

The Gwinnett County Board of Education fired former superintendent Calvin Watts more than a year ago.

DeKalb school bus crash sends 5 to hospital after car runs red light, officials say

The bus was transporting 29 students to Montclair Elementary School in Brookhaven when the crash happened.

DeKalb school closures: Updated plan coming next week

Parents have questions and board members have concerns, but the redistricting process in DeKalb County is moving forward.

12-year-old Douglas County girl dies from fight with classmate, police say

Jada West died after a dispute turned into a fight with a 14-year-old classmate.

AJC investigation: Hidden history of sex abuse at Ga. boarding school

$345M award to school abuse survivors wiped out on appeal

A $345 million judgment awarded to survivors of sexual abuse at Darlington School in Rome has been wiped out by the Georgia Court of Appeals because of insurance policies.

On Monday after teacher Jason Hughes’ death, coach resurrects ‘connection’

Jason Hughes, killed in Hall County prank turned tragic, planned to talk with his high school students about leadership Monday. A colleague ensured his message was delivered.

8 candidates raise their hands to be Georgia’s school superintendent

Five Republicans and three Democrats have qualified to run in the May 19 primary election for state school superintendent as incumbent Richard Woods vies for his fourth term.

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Like a phoenix, life begins anew 15 years after Fukushima nuclear disaster

Farmers in Fukushima have shown it is possible to grow safe crops again, but a stigma around the safety of the soil remains a barrier to progress.

County commission, school board races on tap this year in metro Atlanta

Dozens qualify to run for office in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties.

DeKalb could change grade level configuration

The grade debate: DeKalb schools could change elementary, middle, high split

DeKalb could implement pre-K through eighth grade or sixth through 12th grade schools.

What they'll be eating at the Golden Globes

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If you’re rich, there’s always opportunities to get to the top of the class

Opinion: Past "Get Schooled" columns provide a clear demonstration that wealth confers great advantages on one’s prospects to go far in school and life.

Georgia’s tax relief bills could create a major math problem for schools

Experts say diminishing tax revenue streams could leave school districts scrambling for funds.

Emory, Ga. Tech join group revamping college admissions

These Georgia colleges and universities are waiving application fees in March

More than 60 Georgia colleges and universities are waiving application fees in March in an effort to get more Georgia students to stay home for college.