New Race to the Top review shows need for planning, leadership

A new review of Georgia's Race to the Top program says the state is positioned to innovate in the areas of teaching and learning but will need planning and leadership for the policy changes to take hold.

The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education conducted a review of the state's $400 million grant program, which started about four years ago and was designed to shake up the state's education system.

The 50-page report found that Georgia is on the right track to enacting many of the changes. But to continue the progress the state will need to develop a new strategic plan and get buy-in from future leaders, according to the group.

Parents are cautiously optimistic as Decatur slows school closure plans

School board members have said whatever they decide to do won’t affect the 2026-27 school year.

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Georgia colleges consider controversial test as option to SAT

A contentious standardized college admissions test designed to usurp the SAT and ACT — and reshape the American education system — is gaining traction in conservative states.

Georgia education leaders call for cellphone ban in high schools

The Georgia Department of Education wants to ban cellphones in high schools too, not just K-8 classrooms.

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Parents are cautiously optimistic as Decatur slows school closure plans

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Georgia colleges consider controversial test as option to SAT

Georgia education leaders call for cellphone ban in high schools

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Earth needs more energy. Atlanta’s Super Soaker creator may have a solution.

The legendary inventor of the Super Soaker, Lonnie Johnson, is refining technology in Atlanta that he thinks could help the planet reduce energy waste.

Teen GOP activist steps down from party leadership post

Greene County native and University of North Georgia student Ja’Quon Stembridge, 19, had run on boosting youth involvement in the party.

2025 SEC championship game: Kickoff time, TV channel, participants, ticket info

The 2025 SEC Championship Game is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6. Below you can find information on game time, TV channel and particpants for the game.