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Atlanta youth say Pope Francis inspired them in their faith

Students want next pope to follow Pope Francis’ example of showing compassion to poor and disenfranchised.

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Actress Taraji P. Henson to give Spelman’s commencement address

Next week, the Oscar-nominated actress will have a starring role at the Atlanta HBCU's graduation ceremony.

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OPINION

Survey says: Parents don’t feel heard by elected officials

Parents in both political parties say they want public policy to improve education and help kids thrive.

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Georgia police warn student game with fake guns could turn deadly

For many metro Atlanta students, the “Senior Assassin” game is a rite of passage, though it’s not exactly a senior prank or hanging toilet paper from trees.

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Facing deportation, international students get temporary legal victory

The court order applies to 133 students and recent alumni at universities across the country, including 27 in Georgia, who abruptly had their immigration status terminated.

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Families see changes after Georgia school shooting, but wonder are they enough?

Parents of Apalachee High students, who have different political beliefs, come together to advocate for school safety measures after the Apalachee High school shooting.

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New Georgia school voucher program gets almost 12,000 applications

Lawmakers budgeted enough money to fund more than 21,000 scholarships for students zoned to attend low-performing public schools.

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Parent removed from Decatur school board meeting after opposing DEI repeal

Decatur parent removed during school board meeting for calling board members "cowards."

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OPINION

A dialect is still English, y’all

Many Georgians might not speak the same language as the Harvard-educated northerner Tom Lehrer. But they speak an English that works for them.

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Judge considering relief to students whose immigration status was terminated

A federal judge is considering legal relief to international students and alumni who say the Trump administration ended their immigration status without specific explanations.

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Sevierville, TN: An outdoor enthusiasts' playground
Sevierville, Tennessee, rolls out the outdoor welcome mat for a multitude of adventures or a relaxation getaway.
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Georgia international students fight visa terminations in federal court Thursday

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Georgia Regents spare most in-state students from tuition hike

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Dispatches from Europe: Atlanta students detail spring break abroad

Students from Atlanta Public Schools blog about their experience on foreign study during spring break.

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Georgia college students file lawsuit to block possible visa terminations

Local students, others across the country fear arrest if legal status is not reinstated

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OPINION

Ga. lawmakers get mixed grades addressing education issues during 2025 session

The AJC followed up with educators, elected officials, policy experts and students to see what grade they gave the Georgia Legislature for how it addressed their issues.

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Lacking clarity, student loan borrowers face dangerous consequences

Getting roughly 43 million student loan borrowers—including about 1.7 million in Georgia—back into repayment after the yearslong pause was always going to be a daunting task.

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ICE revokes international student visas of four people at Emory University

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Teacher loses job after video shows racial epithet written in classroom

A Walton County, Georgia, teacher wrote the racially offensive word on a classroom whiteboard, while some students shouted and laughed.

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Parents: Here are the key education bills that passed this legislative session

Politically Georgia discusses cellphone bans, cuts to the DOE and more

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Visas revoked at UGA as deportation fears chill Georgia campuses

President Trump’s White House has revoked visas and detained students nationwide. Internationals studying at Georgia’s universities worry they could be next.