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Advice for college applicants: Start early, stay real, use AI wisely
There are more than 2,600 four-year colleges in the United States and they admit 73% of applicants. It’s an important reminder that there are colleges out there for everyone.
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What’s changing for Georgia’s student loan borrowers
Georgia student loan borrowers will see new borrowing caps and fewer repayment options.
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Attention, voters! Candidates raise their hands to run for school board seats.
Four metro Atlanta school districts will hold school board elections Nov. 4.
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UGA pauses pledging for Sigma Chi frat following complaint
The University of Georgia has paused pledging for Sigma Chi after receiving a complaint about the fraternity. The matter was referred to Athens-Clarke County police.
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Gwinnett increases funding for security at schools after recent shooting
No one was hurt when a student fired a gun inside a Gwinnett elementary school bathroom last week, and the county school board voted to put unarmed security at each school.
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New college accreditation agency emphasizes ‘viewpoint diversity’
A draft of proposed standards offers a glimpse into what the Commission for Public Higher Education could look like.
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AI companions pose a dangerous threat to teens
Teens can find "companions" in artificial intelligence, but there's a real danger there.
Metro Atlanta schools report few teacher vacancies, but shortage isn’t over
It’s a big difference from the start of the school year in recent years. But some positions remain persistently difficult to fill.
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Gwinnett elementary school student charged with firing a gun on campus
Several students and a parent reported that the student had brought a firearm to school and threatened to shoot a toilet. The student discharged the gun before classes began.
UGA, Georgia Southern remove LGBTQ language from nondiscrimination policy
Both schools said they made the changes to align their language with the University System of Georgia’s.