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The discipline divide: Students examine why schools punish Black girls more

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How state funding made teen mental health first aid training possible

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PHOTOS: KSU graduates class of 2026

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Southern lawmakers are fueling a mental health crisis for LGBTQ+ youth

No salary increases for Georgia’s university presidents

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The state of mental health and schools: It’s complicated.

PHOTOS: Emory graduates class of 2026

Canvas hack puts thousands of Georgia students at risk

Cyberattack on learning platform Canvas puts thousands of Georgia students at risk of information misuse.

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‘Maycember’ survival guide for overwhelmed parents

As school-year celebrations and summer planning collide, parenting expert Katy Huie Harrison shares tips to help families manage “Maycember” and set boundaries that last.

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Cobb program teaches students that asking for help is a Source of Strength

Sources of Strength, a national suicide prevention model, began in several Cobb County schools over 15 years ago and has expanded steadily, with new schools joining each year.

A month later, hurricane changes Georgia communities in unexpected ways

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Why more school counselors are needed to address student mental wellness

One in five students has a current, diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition. Georgia's student-to-school counselor ratio is 386:1, far above the recommended ratio.

University of Georgia Spring Undergraduate Commencement 2026

UGA student serenades graduating class with ‘Georgia on My Mind’

Music therapy graduate Marianna Baccus performed the classic made famous by Ray Charles at Friday’s commencement ceremony.

Sophia Newell and Harvy Patel take a selfie before the commencement ceremony at Berry College on Saturday May 9, 2026. (Daniel Whiting/Berry College)

PHOTOS: Berry College holds 2026 commencement ceremonies

Berry College held its Class of 2026 Commencement Celebration for undergraduates on Saturday, May 9, at Valhalla Stadium, and for graduates on Friday, May 8.

PHOTOS: University of Georgia 2026 spring commencement

University of Georgia graduates gathered for the 2026 spring commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens.

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech graduates class of 2026

Georgia Tech bachelor's degree graduates gathered Thursday for their 2026 commencement at McCamish Pavilion. Sen. Raphael Warnock was the keynote speaker.

Georgia schools, colleges affected by cyberattack on online classroom platform

Georgia schools hit with Canvas cyberattack, prompting temporary shutdowns and ransom claims as districts assessed potential impact on students and staff.

PHOTOS: Athletes to give college graduates a pep talk for life

Among the list of academics and celebrities, athletes join the team of keynote speakers at college graduations, in metro Atlanta and nationally. (Ron Adar / SOPA Images/Sipa U...

Avoiding controversy, Georgia schools select athletes for commencement speeches

Former UGA quarterback D.J. Shockley is one of many former athletes giving commencement addresses at colleges and universities this year. He’s one of three in Georgia alone.

PHOTOS: Georgia State University holds 2026 spring commencement

Georgia State University's undergraduate ceremony for the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, the Byrdine F.

Morehouse students reject congressman to speak at their graduation

Congressman still plans to speak at Morehouse med school ceremony amid backlash

Rep. Rich McCormick is a graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine. Current students say his views and votes go against the school’s mission to increase diversity.