Education stories in Atlanta

[Link: https://i.redd.it/rfps3baqw6xg1.jpeg] About 20 cop cars just pulled up and parked on Monroe by Trader Joe’s. They have rifles and full SWAT gear. Looked like they were walking towards the school.

Morris Brown College’s first four-year class of students since the school regained accreditation is about to graduate. They’re being called the “Restoration Class.”Senior Faith Shamley is from Atlanta. And after going to college in 2019, and not staying long, a few years later, Morris Brown seemed l

Hot off the press! Thursday, April 23 — This week’s newsletter is a day late, but with good reason: the May issue of Georgia Voice is at the printer and already online. Read it here. And now a few news headlines:  Loud and proud Trump supporter Caitlyn Jenner&

An Emory University law student has been banned from campus after sending threatening emails and making racist comments. The university's response follows student complaints about the student's behavior since the fall.

Students in grades 3–12 in all 50 states and the six U.S. territories are invited to enter the Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest.

hey, i procrastinated a school project 😓😓 but i need to print something by EOD tomorrow. the piece i need to print is around 100 x 70 x 50 mm. it doesnt fill out the whole volume and is relatively thin. i havent 3d printed many things but i would imagine that it wouldnt take too long. my school’s 3d

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Phyllis Hollowell (right) with her daughter Isha WicksPhotograph courtesy of Friends of Winship The first time we walked through the doors of Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University, my husband, Eduardo, and I were terrified. Eduardo was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer at 34; we were 16 mont

Decatur High School is investigating the drawing of a swastika during a chalk art project, which is being treated as hate speech. The incident has raised concerns about student safety and the impact of hate symbols in schools.

Georgia's Pre-K program is receiving national recognition after meeting every quality benchmark.

College Park Elementary School was placed on a brief hard lockdown Wednesday before being moved to a soft lockdown status.

Abuja (CNN) — For Mauro Rui Callado Cortêz, a Catholic lay teacher in Angola, the “unique opportunity” to see Pope Leo XIV in person was unmissable, even though serious illness should have confined him to bed. “My visual contact with the Holy Father was a unique moment; it transmitted such a

Hi guys! I’m a high school student exploring the idea of creating a **STEM/Robotics–inspired** after-school program for elementary and middle school students. The goal is to introduce younger students to STEM and creative technology through hands-on, beginner-friendly activities that build tow

If you’re over by Marietta High School, and your power just went out, it’s because a power line by the Living Water Ministries just spontaneously combusted into the fires of a thousand suns. So… yeah. It might be a minute. Totally unrelated question, if anybody has a spare cooler for a broke colleg

Smoke from drought-related forest fires in the southeast part of Georgia, hundreds of miles away, is invading the Atlanta area, with hazy conditions reported primarily in the southern portion of the city and in the downtown area. Residents in Midtown, Ansley Park, College Park, Dunwoody, and othe

What accomadations helped your child (or yourself) through middle and high school? I have an 11 year old transitioning and I have no idea what could help him. He is on the spectrum, ADHD, borderline intellectual functioning, and is speech delayed. Outside of ST services, I have heard nothing for O

Students at Loganville High School have been awarded a $2,000 prize for their winning social media video promoting safe driving. The project, part of their audio and visual technology class, aims to encourage responsible behavior among teen drivers.

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.

A Dove Creek Middle School student has been arrested following an emailed bomb threat that led to the evacuation of four Oconee County schools. The student faces multiple charges, including terroristic threats and disrupting school operations.

Parents in DeKalb County are voicing their frustration over the school board's proposal to close or repurpose 27 schools due to low enrollment. They argue that the data used for these decisions is incomplete and are calling for more transparency in the process.

Georgia College & State University students are studying a species the Department of Natural Resources has listed as a “greatest conservation need,” as part of a state-funded effort to understand its decline.

Riverwood International Charter School has gone to remote learning on Tuesday after facilities issues.

Just wanted to share a summer fellowship opportunity for high school students in Georgia! Free virtual tech training for six weeks over the summer, college/career mentorship and you get paid for your participation in the program. Application closes May 15th and acceptances are done on a rolling basi

[Link: https://i.redd.it/gxysnvuvxkwg1.jpeg] Hey everyone, I’m a student at Life University in Marietta and currently taking patients in the clinic as part of my training. If you’re looking for affordable chiropractic care, I’d love to be the student intern for you! New patient exams are $40 and

Griffin High School was placed on a Level 2 lockdown due to a reported external threat made by phone. The lockdown was lifted after law enforcement confirmed there was no credible threat, ensuring the safety of students and staff.

More than half a million Georgians have dropped health insurance coverage amid stiff premium price hikes for federally subsidized Affordable Care Act plans, according to data obtained by The Current GA and the Georgia Recorder. The 37% enrollment drop – from 1.5 million Georgians in January 2025

Concern is growing at Emory University's law school after students and alumni say a student sent a series of racist and hateful emails that included threats of violence against minorities.

Looking for guidance on how to support my teenage son form deeper friendships, as he seems to be struggling a bit. He attends a popular private school in north Atlanta and knows everyone/has many acquaintances, but doesn’t have any deep friendships or much of a social life. I know it bothers him.