AJC Get Schooled: Education News and Opinion in Georgia

Chamblee High School student Maximo Luciani puts live plant stakes on Bubbling Creek near the school. Students were able to plant nearly 1,000 live stakes in erosion-afflicted areas. (Courtesy)

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Atlanta students aren’t just learning about climate change. We’re fixing it.

A Chamblee High School student explains how the Green Heart STEM Challenge helped Georgia teens turn climate lessons into real fixes for creek erosion.

“The Hate U Give” is frequently on banned book lists by some schools, yet it sparks lively classroom discussions. (Courtesy of HarperCollins)

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If teachers aren’t passionate about their subjects, how can students be?

When teachers are excited about the subject matter, it's often contagious. Banning controversial books and topics doesn't help.

First day of school standalone photo assignment

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How Decatur students are helping to lead us in the AI era

Education is changing as artificial intelligence rapidly transforms how we approach everything.

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It’s time for schools to have ‘the talk’ with students about police stops

Driver’s education at Georgia high schools should be required to have a course on how to interact with law enforcement.

How Georgia schools are adapting to AI in the classroom

OPINION

Critical thinking must also be a part of AI literacy

Adults using the newest AI tool can help them work faster and more efficiently, but what happens when people no longer learn how to be critical thinkers?

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Violence against teachers is more widespread than you think

Teaching and learning are becoming subordinate to wielding the whip and chair of discipline. And not every lion tamer survives the roar and bite of the beast.

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Reckless cuts to the University System of Georgia’s budget will be painful

Online courses require many costs that weren’t considered by state senators during the budget process.

Cashless policies disadvantage a number of groups, including low-income people, the homeless, undocumented immigrants and older adults. (Bridget Bennett/The New York Times)

OPINION

Why financial literacy is needed in more U.S. classrooms

Financial literacy even among adults in this country has never been high. Making financial literacy courses mandatory in early education could help change that.

DeKalb leaders reviewing immigration discussions at middle school

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DeKalb’s school study is a starting point. We must shape what comes next.

Families, educators, students and stakeholders need to clear conversations about the needs of each school cluster.

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To fly or not to fly? That is the spring break family question.

There are pros and cons about traveling by car or plane wit the family for vacation. The recent long lines at airports don’t make decisions easier.

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As AI takes us forward, students’ critical thinking skills could go backward

School is where people learn how to think critically. But increasingly, both students and teachers are relying on AI to do their thinking for them.