Education

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Cobb school board won’t livestream public speakers anymore

Public comment will still be open to in-person attendees.

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Where to go for free back-to-school supplies in metro Atlanta

Metro Atlanta parents can find free backpacks, supplies and more at these back-to-school events in July and August.

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OPINION

A dream realized: Tax credit offers educational freedom for Georgia families

The 'big, beautiful bill' brings the first federal tax credit supporting K–12 school choice in exchange for donating to a certified scholarship-granting organization.

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Morehouse College alum detained by ICE in Texas

Alex Maganda, a former Morehouse football player, came to the U.S. from Mexico at 5 years old, his attorney said. A hearing on his case is expected within the next two weeks.

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OPINION

Kids behind in grade level aren’t sick, so stop ‘diagnosing’ and ‘treating’

Build on kids' strengths rather than using medical language and techniques to work with students who are developing on a slower timetable.

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More Georgia teachers are getting free or cheap master’s degrees. Here’s how.

With teacher turnover rates on the rise, school systems and universities are partnering in a growing effort to recruit and retain Georgia educators.

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Officers honored for bravery in their response to Georgia school shooting

A national group honored Georgia resource officers who helped stop the school shooting that killed four at Apalachee High in Barrow County, the deadliest in state history.

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Atlanta school board votes to extend superintendent’s contract

The school board has extended Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Bryan Johnson’s contract, touting his “Back to Basics” approach.

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Georgia Tech student prototype aims to take discomfort out of Pap smears

Georgia Tech's Rakeb Tesfassellasie and her partners created a cervical cancer screening protype they hope makes women's health care more accessible and comfortable.

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Georgia school districts prepare for cellphone ban ahead of state deadline

Metro Atlanta schools will be using lockers, pouches and the honor system to keep students from using their phones.

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Georgia joins five Southern states to form new accreditation agency

In this edition of the AJC On Campus, Georgia is joining a movement to shake up the accreditation system that has long been the model for American higher education.

OPINION

This shouldn’t be a fight. Improving Cobb school crosswalk should be easy.

After a child was injured in a school zone, Cobb County parents are calling for urgent crosswalk safety upgrades.

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Trump’s big bill brings big changes for higher education

The bill eliminates Grad PLUS loans, a popular loan program for graduate students. And it puts a cap on Parent PLUS loans, limiting them to $65,000 per student.

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Georgia schools could be impacted by federal funding delay

Georgia schools are waiting on $200 million in federal grants used to fund after school and other programs. The Trump administration says the money is under review.

How to make sure your kids skip the ‘summer slide’

Summer brings a break from schoolwork, causing some of those newly learned skills to slip away. Experts share their tips to keep kids on track and prevent learning loss.

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Georgia student going to court after being expelled for warning of threat

The middle school student was expelled after he sent messages to friends about a video he'd seen with someone threatening to shoot up area schools.

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Supreme Court rulings could factor into case of Cobb teacher fired over book

Two Supreme Court rulings could impact a lawsuit by a Georgia teacher fired over a book she read to her class.

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School starts in about a month in metro Atlanta. Check the dates here.

Most students in metro Atlanta will start school the first week of August, while others go back in July. Some school districts are already preparing for the return.

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Space lovers, scientists marvel at meteor that blazed over Georgia

For astro-enthusiasts, Thursday’s fireball was both a thrill and a chance to learn.

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OPINION

5 steps Georgia lawmakers can take to prevent mass shootings in schools

It’s time to stop blaming mental health and start focusing on start focusing on scientific research.