"There is a war on my body and a war on my rights," Paxton Smith said. She was allowed to finish the well-received speech, but the school district says it will look into preventing future switches.
The resolution, which states that "Georgia is not a racist state," comes in response to a request from Gov. Kemp to ban so-called critical race theory.
A top administrator at Fort Valley State University has been tapped to lead Clayton State University. The University System of Georgia Board of Regents named T. Ramon Stuart on Thursday as sole finalist for the Clayton State post.
The Georgia Board of Education has scheduled a special called meeting Thursday to discuss Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to ban the teaching of “critical race theory” in Georgia public schools.
As the pandemic isolated students across the country, four photo programs worked to counteract that solitude. Students learned skills and documented their experiences, capturing a moment in history.
Vice President Kamala Harris yesterday became the first woman to deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy. She addressed cyber security threats against the U.S.
Educators say Republican bills to restrict teaching on race are forcing teachers to second-guess whether they can lead students in important conversations at a critical time.
Colorado has become the first state to do away with legacy admissions in public colleges. The governor also ended a requirement that public colleges consider SAT or ACT scores for freshmen.
A student who has been incarcerated for more than 10 years delivers a graduation speech about forgiveness, perseverance and making the most of a future he sees as rich with potential.
The Cherokee County School Board voted to ban critical race theory, which has become an issue for some parents and many conservative politicians, from its curriculum last week. But some are still unsure what it is. This week on Georgia Today, we examine why critical race theory has become such a hot political topic with GPB News' Donna Lowry.
The university announced Wednesday that it is naming its newly reestablished college for performing and visual arts after the late, beloved actor and Howard alumnus.
It's been a year since teachers were handed an unprecedented challenge: Educate students in new ways amid the backdrop of a pandemic. This week our story is from San Antonio.
The largest U.S. school district will reopen this fall with no option for virtual classes. Chancellor Meisha Porter says 70,000 employees have already been vaccinated, "and we need our children back."
