Category: Education

Promise Scholarship draws thousands amid growing dissatisfaction with public education Thousands of parents across Georgia are making a bold shift as the school year kicks off, opting out of the state’s lowest-performing public schools. Their ticket out? A new taxpayer-funded scholarship that’s causing both relief and controversy in equal measure. The Georgia Promise Scholarship, offering up to $6,500 per child, is reshaping how some families think about education. Whether it’s…

Comfortable lactation spaces, quiet dignity, and policy-driven support mark a big step for nursing parents Breastfeeding parents at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus now have a place to pump or nurse without hiding in stairwells or struggling with privacy. This week, the Savannah-based campus received official recognition as a “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” site—an effort rooted in both practicality and quiet compassion. It’s more than just a label. This change reflects…

$6 Billion Under Review as Trump Administration Claims “Misuse” of Education Grants In a move catching many off guard, the federal government has frozen over $6 billion in funding meant for after-school and summer programs across the country — including dozens in metro Atlanta. The funding pause, triggered by a review from the U.S. Department of Education and the White House Office of Management and Budget, has left local nonprofits…

Governor signs House Bill 268 as grieving families, lawmakers hope it’s a step toward stopping future school shootings It’s been nearly eight months since a 14-year-old opened fire at Apalachee High School, taking the lives of two students and two teachers. On Monday, the state of Georgia took a step that lawmakers and grieving families hope will help prevent such horrors from happening again. Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill…

A new scholarship program aims to blend orthodontics with social justice, paying tribute to one of the most revered voices in American civil rights The Georgia School of Orthodontics is stepping into a new chapter — not just in education, but in remembrance. This week, the school announced a $8.5 million partnership with the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation to launch a scholarship program honoring the late Congressman John…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration’s hardline immigration policy has taken a sharper turn, with a wave of F-1 student visa revocations quietly targeting international students—including those at some of America’s most elite universities. The move has sent shockwaves across global academic circles and sparked concerns of racial profiling, political retaliation, and increased uncertainty for foreign scholars. Ivy League and Beyond: Students Face Sudden Deportation Risk Since early April, visa…

Engineering, Business, and Computing Programs Crack Top 10 Nationwide Georgia Tech is racking up wins across the board, with the 2025 U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings confirming what many already knew: the Yellow Jackets don’t play when it comes to academics. From engineering to computing to business, the institute has either held its ground or climbed higher in nearly every category it was ranked. It’s not just…

Georgia lawmakers have approved a new school safety bill, House Bill 268, in response to the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School last September. The bill, which aims to strengthen security measures and mental health resources in schools, now awaits Governor Brian Kemp’s decision. Legislation Moves Forward After Intense Debate Despite heated discussions over certain provisions, the bill cleared both the Senate and the House on Monday. Lawmakers assured the…

A sweeping bill banning personal devices for Georgia’s kindergarten through middle school students is one step away from becoming law, after clearing the Senate with near-unanimous support. A Landslide Senate Vote Pushes the Bill Forward The Georgia Senate made its stance clear Tuesday, passing House Bill 340 with a commanding 54-2 vote. The bill, designed to curb classroom distractions, now awaits Gov. Brian Kemp’s signature. If signed, the law will…

Georgia National University (GNU) is making a bold move into India’s education landscape, teaming up with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish a sprawling new campus in the North Andhra region — an investment pegged at a massive Rs 1,300 crore. A Big Win for Andhra Pradesh’s Education Ambitions Education Minister Nara Lokesh announced the partnership on Monday, emphasizing the scale and significance of the project. It’s not every day…