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News Articles: Education

For Profit College Closures Affect Four Georgia Cities

The parent company of one of the nation’s largest for-profit college chains has abruptly closed all its campuses, including four in Georgia. Education...

March 07, 2019
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
Beyoncé celebrates Grammy awards for "Lemonade" album in 2016.

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  • Education

Valdosta State University Offers College Course Based on Beyoncé's 'Lemonade'

Many people will pay for Beyonc é concert tickets, but what about paying for a Beyonc é class for credit? A group of college students at Valdosta State...

March 06, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
The Lucy Cobb Institute in Athens facilitated women's education before University of Georgia accepted female students.

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  • Education

Lucy Cobb Institute Highlights History Of Women's Education In Athens

Women's educational opportunities in the 19th Century were few and far between. Finishing schools focused on women's socialization and skills like art,...

March 06, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott

School Choice Debate Reignited With New Bill

Students who suffer from bullying, have been adopted from foster care, live in poverty or have a specified disability may be part of a group that would...

February 28, 2019
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship and
  • Bailey Walker
U.S. Education Secretary John King reads to a group of school-aged children. He recently advised governors and state school leaders to do away with corporal punishment.

Should Corporal Punishment Be Banned In Schools?

One of the final acts by the Obama administration deals with corporal punishment in schools. In a recent letter to governors and state school leaders ,...

February 21, 2019
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers

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  • News

"On Second Thought" For Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

Dr. Curtis L. Jones Jr. is the second superintendent from Georgia since 2015 to win the national honor. He spoke with "On Second Thought" about the...

February 20, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 5 more
Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Curtis L. Jones Jr. is the 2019 National Superintendent of the Year.

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  • Education

Bibb County's Curtis Jones Is 2019 National Superintendent Of The Year

Dr. Curtis L. Jones Jr. was met with a standing ovation when he walked into work after the Presidents Day holiday. Over the weekend, the Bibb County...

February 20, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott

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  • News

"On Second Thought" For Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

Millions of Americans are teetering on the brink of poverty, according to a new report from Prosperity Now that says 40 percent of all U.S. households –...

February 18, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Leighton Rowell ,
  • and 4 more
Freedom U provides free college-level classes, college application assistance, and movement leadership development for undocumented students in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Staff At Atlanta's Freedom University Respond to Immigration, Border Wall Debate

The federal government remains open. President Trump has declared a state of emergency to build a border wall, and the structure's future is now up to...

February 18, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Elena Rivera
State law does require parents who homeschool their children to have a high school diploma or GED; teach math, English, science, social studies and reading; subject students to standardized testing every three years.

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  • Education

New Homeschooling Regulations Considered After Two Children Found Dead

State lawmakers are hoping to bring changes to homeschool reporting in Georgia. This, after two children were found dead and buried behind their family...

February 18, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock
Spanish and French are the most popular languages offered in Georgia schools. Latin, German, Chinese, Japanese, American Sign Language, Arabic, Portuguese and Russian classes are also offered throughout the state.

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  • Education

Parlez-vous Français? Georgia Says 'Oui,' Leads Southeast In World Language Education

Speaking more than one language benefits academic achievement, cognitive abilities and cultural awareness . Multilingual candidates also stand out to...

February 06, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Katie Powers, left, and Tonja Khabir are both active in the non-profit philanthropic community in Macon.

Macon Conversations-Tonja Khabir And Katie Powers

Tonja Khabir and Katie Powers both work in the world of non-profit philanthropy. In this Macon Conversation, Khabir and Powers talk about the need for...

January 31, 2019
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship

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  • Education

New Grants Expand Arts Education in Georgia Rural Schools

Budgets run tight in Georgia Public Schools, especially in rural communities. Some have been forced to reduce arts programs over the years to shift...

January 22, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor
Tiago Rachelson, one of few non-black students at Morehouse College, is the subject of a new VICE docu-series.

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  • Education

New Season Of 'Minority Reports' Documents Underrepresented Communities In Unexpected Places

Morehouse College in Atlanta is one of the nation’s most renowned and distinguished historically black colleges. Tiago Rachelson, who is white, is a...

January 16, 2019
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By:
  • Fenly Foxen ,
  • Elena Rivera ,
  • and 2 more
Twenty-six rural school districts, mostly located south of metro Atlanta, will split $260,000 in grant money.

New Money For Art In Rural Schools

Some rural Georgia schools will benefit from an infusion of grant money for art education . Twenty-six rural school districts, mostly located south of...

December 26, 2018
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
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