Education

Georgia State University eliminates gender studies major

Georgia State University eliminates gender studies major

The move leaves the University of Georgia with the only women’s and gender studies degree among the state’s public colleges and universities.

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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Voters could decide fate of Decatur’s planned early learning center

A Georgia bill would require Decatur voters to approve bonds for a $22 million early learning center after community concerns over transparency.

Beth Collums family at airport
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To fly or not to fly? That is the spring break family question.

Spring break travelers make their way through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on on Friday, March 29, 2024, with more than 90,000 passengers passing through security checkpoints. This Friday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the month for Hartsfield-Jackson, officials say, with some 95,000 people forecast to go through TSA checkpoints. (John Spink/AJC 2024)

What Georgians should know before taking off on spring break trips

Atlanta private school announces sudden closure

Atlanta private school announces sudden closure, citing financial problems

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

Gas prices in Atlanta and Cobb
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Gassing up for spring break? Here are money-saving tips you may not have tried.

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Georgia Senate budget reduces funding for University System online courses

More than 200 bats were removed from St. Marys Elementary in Camden County in January 2026. The school closed to students for several weeks while the bats were removed and the school was sanitized. (Courtesy of Camden County Schools)

A bat colony closed a Georgia school. Could it happen in your home?

Second graders participate in a social studies class in Deborah Hinton’s classroom at Oak Grove Elementary in DeKalb County on Thursday, March 19, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
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Georgia property tax relief must include increased public education investment

PHOTOS: Atlanta area All-Star fans fill The Battery
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Why teen takeovers are no surprise

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Gwinnett County has a new superintendent. Here are 3 things to know about her.