Parents concerned about impact of proposed DeKalb County school closures
Some DeKalb County families say that their concerns about the possible school closures go beyond where their child attends.
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Some DeKalb County families say that their concerns about the possible school closures go beyond where their child attends.
House Bill 1009 would restrict student access to personal electronic devices during the school day, expanding Georgia's classroom cellphone limits through 12th grade.
Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy junior Ariela Vega's HVAC knowledge helped her take the top prize and make history at the statewide competition.
Grab a backpack — and maybe a pair of garden gloves — and head to homeroom at Oakley Elementary School, where learning often looks more like a farm than a traditional classroom.
Gwinnett County Public Schools is moving closer to naming its next superintendent, and school board members met again this week to continue the search behind closed doors.
Kindergarten and first grade students at a Georgia school are mourning their teacher days after she was killed by a driver who authorities say was fleeing federal immigration officers.
Police say Dr. Linda Davis, a teacher at Hesse K-8, was taken to the hospital after the crash, where she was later pronounced dead.
Atlanta Public Schools students put their knowledge to the test at the annual Black History Bowl, tackling questions on local and national Black history.
For Kayla Lusane, teaching science at Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is about more than textbooks—it's about opening doors.
CBS News Atlanta asked parents to weigh in as the district considers a major long-term restructuring plan.
As Georgia's public schools face questions about their future, debate intensifies over whether charter schools deliver results, the impact of AI, and what it will take to ensure lasting success for all students.
For years, DeKalb County has worked to build new schools to keep up with enrollment growth, but now officials are facing empty seats in classrooms.
More than 1,000 students at David T. Howard Middle School joined forces with the Hawks and Novelis — and the sixth graders came out on top.
It's no secret that students across the country are using artificial intelligence in new and transformative ways to complete schoolwork. Now, students at Kennesaw State University in Georgia will be able to major in AI.
A suspect in a deadly shooting that forced Fulton County's Palmetto Elementary School to go into a hard lockdown is now in custody, officials said.
DeKalb County schools' case against major social media platforms proceeds, marking a key moment in national lawsuits over student mental health.
The story behind Georgia's first all-Black secondary school, Booker T. Washington High School, begins at its doorstep, with a replica of Tuskegee University's "Lifting the Veil of Ignorance."
At Centennial High School in Roswell, Georgia, one classroom stands out from the rest—and it sounds more like a TV studio than a typical school setting.
Metro Atlanta teachers, parents, and students scramble for options as APS accelerates closure plans, leaving 122 staff facing layoffs at two KIPP schools.
In response to rising concerns over school safety, Decatur City Schools is rolling out a new 24/7 reporting system and expanding mental health services for students.
Through internships and mentorship, Tonya Hicks is helping young people of color access careers in the electrical industry, breaking barriers in a field where women and minorities are underrepresented.
The University of Georgia is investing $800,000 into a pilot program giving its students access to AI tools in the hopes it will keep them competitive in the job market.
Measuring might feel like math in the classroom, but at the Tellus Science Museum, it looks a lot more like playtime.
Middle schoolers from Cobb and Paulding counties prepare for the eighth annual Black History Bowl, diving deep into Black history, inspirational quotes, and untold stories for a chance at the championship and a celebration of heritage.
Meet Esco, who uses his world-famous apple cobbler pie—not just to delight taste buds, but to teach middle schoolers in Decatur the essentials of business, entrepreneurship, and self-confidence.
Angel Reese returned to Atlanta rested, dominant and ready for the playoffs.
Toni Morrison's 1970 novel "The Bluest Eye" is the 30th book removed from Cobb County school libraries since 2024.
The City of Atlanta is owed more than $236 million in unpaid water and sewer bills from over 60,000 accounts, a new audit reveals.
Family and friends gathered on Thursday in Forest Park to honor the life of a 24-year-old Atlanta Police Department recruit killed in a motorcycle crash on his way to training.
An Atlanta Public Schools football coach is out of a job after he was arrested for an "onfield incident" during a game, officials say.