Education

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DeKalb superintendent eyes higher grad rate, braces for future budget issues

DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton talked about the ups and downs of education at the annual State of the District Address.

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Fizz, anonymous gossip app, attracts chatter and cyberbullying

At schools across Atlanta, Fizz collects GIFs, polls and posts where students comment and engage in daily banter that routinely turns into bullying.

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OPINION

Georgia’s schools are ‘roughly average.’ There’s a way we can do better

The bad news is that this is a long-term situation. The good news is that there are proven methods for turning the situation around and improving Georgia’s schools.

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These Georgia students can’t use cellphones in school if Kemp signs bill

A ban on the use of cellphones in some Georgia schools now goes to Gov. Brian Kemp to sign, after lawmakers voted in favor of the bill.

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How do you spell Georgia spelling bee champ? Sarv Dharavane

Two Georgia students will go on to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.

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AJC ON CAMPUS

Hip-hop, video games, research investments and a reunion at Georgia colleges

Here’s what Georgia's colleges have been up to in this edition of AJC On Campus.

What Trump’s attempt to dismantle the Education Department means for Georgia

Although dissolving the U.S. Department of Education requires a vote from Congress, President Donald Trump's executive order requires the department to facilitate its closure.

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Georgia has a shortage of school psychologists. Bill may be a ‘game changer’

A better way to hire out-of-state school psychologists and more mental health funding could be on the horizon for Georgia schools.

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Fewer vouchers? Ga. House and Senate disagree on Promise Scholarship funding

The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act is facing another math problem.

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Georgia AI-generated child pornography case spurs legislative action

The issue came to Georgia with the arrest of a Pepsi vendor who took advantage of his access to a local high school to take photos of girls he encountered.

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UGA admits Class of 2029, breaking application record

As it grows increasingly competitive to become a University of Georgia Bulldog, Georgia’s flagship university received a record number applications this year.

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Education

DeKalb superintendent eyes higher grad rate, braces for future budget issues

Fizz, anonymous gossip app, attracts chatter and cyberbullying

Georgia’s schools are ‘roughly average.’ There’s a way we can do better

These Georgia students can’t use cellphones in school if Kemp signs bill

How do you spell Georgia spelling bee champ? Sarv Dharavane

Hip-hop, video games, research investments and a reunion at Georgia colleges

What Trump’s attempt to dismantle the Education Department means for Georgia

Georgia has a shortage of school psychologists. Bill may be a ‘game changer’

Fewer vouchers? Ga. House and Senate disagree on Promise Scholarship funding

Georgia AI-generated child pornography case spurs legislative action

UGA admits Class of 2029, breaking application record

They call it science, but it is really just monkey business

Students affected by SAT glitch will get a chance to retake exam Saturday

To tackle the literacy crisis, we must all join the team

Exclusive: Atlanta superintendent wants to take a ‘back to basics’ approach

Chaos and confusion: Georgia universities face hard decisions amid federal cuts

Education Department investigating Emory for ‘race-exclusionary practices’

Report: College costs rising for many Georgia families

Dept. of Education lays off nearly half its staff. Experts say the impact could be catastrophic

Albany State presidential search shows need for greater accountability