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Morehouse To Investigate Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Some Staff

Martha Dalton • Jul 18, 2019

Education Department OK’s New Testing Pilots For Georgia Schools

Martha Dalton • Jul 17, 2019

Shenanigans teacher Taylor Kristan improvises a phone conversation with one of her students. Shenanigans is a camp that teaches kids ages 8 to 12 the art of improvisation. The camp serves students on the autism spectrum who need low levels of support. However, the program doesn’t require that kids have an autism diagnosis to participate.

Learning Through Improv: A Local Nonprofit’s Fun Approach To Teach Students With Autism

Martha Dalton • Jul 10, 2019

In Georgia, students and teachers continue to have different opinions about standardized testing.

What Students, Adult Expert Think About Standardized Tests – VOX ATL Teen Seeks Answers

VOX ATL • Jul 8, 2019

"The desk that I'm sitting at, the leather and the clothes that we're wearing. That umbrella of agriculture is so important for us to make sure that we start teaching these earlier learners the importance and give them such a good 'ag awareness,'" said Christa Steinkamp of Georgia Agricultural Education.

Pilot Program To Introduce Agriculture Education Into Georgia Elementary Schools

Emil Moffatt • Jul 8, 2019

Researchers at Georgia State University may have found a way to ease the default rate on loans taken out by college students.

How A Simple Change Could Help Reduce Student Loan Defaults; GSU Researchers Study Options

Martha Dalton • Jul 3, 2019

During his campaign, Gov. Brian Kemp promised teachers a $5,000 annual raise. He modified that to $3,000 during his first term in office. If the governor continues to increase teacher salaries and lawmakers don’t update the state’s Quality Basic Education formula, some school districts could be faced with stretching local budgets to cover teacher raises each year of his term.

Gov. Kemp Promised Teachers A Raise, But State Funds Don’t Cover Everyone

Martha Dalton • Jul 1, 2019

On Tuesday, the DeKalb County school board approved a $1.2 billion budget for the upcoming year. Credit: Nick Nesmith

DeKalb County School Board Approves Budget, Millage Rate

Martha Dalton • Jun 26, 2019

To Catch Up During The Summer, Kids Need Robust Programs

Martha Dalton • Jun 20, 2019

Morris Brown’s New Fundraising Strategy Includes Renting Out The Campus

Martha Dalton • Jun 17, 2019