The stark white of an Oreo cookie’s filling comes from titanium dioxide, a valuable mineral found in deposits along Trail Ridge, just east of the Okefenokee Swamp.
New 2025 testing data shows third- through eighth-graders scored far below 2019 levels in reading. In math, some grades have made gains, but all are lagging compared to before the pandemic.
A national survey of students, teachers and parents shines a light on how the AI revolution is playing out in schools – including when it comes to bullying and a community's trust in schools.
This back to school season, more districts than ever have cell phone bans in place. Teachers and legislators alike say the restrictions help kids focus in class.
Federal law grants students experiencing homelessness a right to extra support and protections. Advocates say President Trump's proposed budget would strip that law of its power.
A federal program provides extra help to make sure students experiencing homelessness get an education. Amid massive cuts to the federal government, the program's future is uncertain.
Peggy Carr, a federal official who leads one of the country's most extensive student testing programs, known as The Nation's Report Card, was placed on administrative leave.
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is responsible for gathering data on a wide range of topics, including research-backed teaching practices and the state of U.S. student achievement.
The VH1 Save the Music Foundation never had any problem getting attention in the late '90s when it launched with a party featuring Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey. But the foundation needs to broaden its donor base to expand its work.
A recent survey finds that more than half of young people aged 16-25 are highly worried about climate change. Some universities are now trying to help them navigate those emotions in class.
Fulton County Schools Board of Education members learned during their Dec. 10 work session about how the district’s Student Support Services identifies students in crisis, offers counseling, helps improve reading skills, and gets aid from corporate and nonprofit partnerships.
Once or twice a year, you may get a letter in the mail telling you that you need to serve on a jury for a court case you probably know nothing about. While you would be contributing to your community, at a certain age it can become harder to serve on a jury. Here are some requirements and restrictions that need to be met for a citizen to still be allowed to attend jury duty.
