Explore coding, astronomy and more at the Atlanta Science Festival

Northside Neighbor (Education) 1/26 7:18A Elizabeth Nouryeh-Clay @NouryehN

Atlanta Science Festival, the city’s ultimate celebration of all things science and one of the largest of its kind in the country, returns March 10-25.

Sandy Springs educator attends seminar for in-depth Holocaust education

Northside Neighbor (Education) 1/19 10:00A Elizabeth Nouryeh-Clay @NouryehN

A Sandy Springs educator was one of 22 educators selected to attend a Holocaust education seminar focused on in-depth ways to bring Holocaust education to the classroom.

Falling enrollment could result in leaner budgets for Georgia’s public colleges & universities

Education - The Atlanta Voice 1/18 11:33A Itoro Umontuen

Enrollment has fallen throughout the public colleges in Georgia over the last six years. University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue appealed to lawmakers inside the State Capitol Tuesday...

Ossoff secures $2.9M federal grant for Morris Brown College

Education - The Atlanta Voice 1/17 1:59P Janelle Ward

United States Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) appeared at Morris Brown College Tuesday afternoon to announce a federal funding package he secured to help equip the HBCU with the resources needed to support...

Riverwood senior awarded full-ride Posse Scholarship to George Washington University

Northside Neighbor (Education) 1/12 6:29A Elizabeth Nouryeh-Clay @NouryehN

Riverwood International Charter School senior Kaiden Dye has been awarded a four-year, full tuition scholarship from the Posse Foundation.

Clayton County Schools to host Parents, Pizza and Police community-focussed event

Education - The Atlanta Voice 1/5 3:15P Donnell Suggs

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) , the sixth largest school district in the state of Georgia, is looking to bring a trio of invested parties together for a meal and some conversation. CCPS...

Atlanta Board of Education to Appoint Jessica Johnson to Fill Vacant Seat

Education - The Atlanta Voice 1/5 6:11A Staff Report

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Board of Education has recommended Jessica Johnson to fill the At-Large Seat 9 vacancy. Ms. Johnson is the founder and executive director of The Scholarship Academy, a national...

America’s Largest Diverse Book Publisher Shares the Reads You Need

Education - The Atlanta Voice 1/5 4:31A Maya Pottiger

When it comes to selecting books for yourself or others, it can be hard to choose — let alone to know where to start, especially if you’re looking for a read with diverse characters and storylines....

Clayton County Public Schools anticipate safe return to classes Wednesday

Education - The Atlanta Voice 1/3 10:00A Donnell Suggs

Jonesboro, Ga. Clayton County Public Schools recently announced plans for a safe return to classes and activities Wednesday, Jan. 4, the first day back following the Christmas break. The sixth largest...

The Boyce L. Ansley School meets students halfway in educating underprivileged youth

Education - The Atlanta Voice 12/28 8:38A Janelle Ward

When school founder Kate Kennedy learned of the many Atlanta-area students who suffer academically due to extreme levels of financial hardship, she felt compelled to find a solution to an ever-growing...

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, Worldreader partner to improve youth, adult literacy

Education - The Atlanta Voice 12/24 12:30A Janelle Ward

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Worldreader, a global youth literacy nonprofit,  to motivate families to develop an appreciation for reading while working toward achieving...

Atlanta Public Schools receive grant for digital learning tools

Northside Neighbor (Education) 12/21 2:15P Elizabeth Nouryeh-Clay @NouryehN

Three Atlanta schools have been selected for a grant to solve real world problems identified by the United Nations.

Comcast donates 500 laptops to KIPP Academy

Education - The Atlanta Voice 12/18 2:30A Donnell Suggs

Telecommunications giant Comcast donated 500 laptops to KIPP Vision Primary & Academy School Friday, December 16, 2022. The laptops will be distributed to the students in grades 3-7. The donation is part of Comcast s Project UP, a 10-year, $1...

‘Enough is enough’

Education - The Atlanta Voice 12/16 6:35A Isaiah Singleton

A handout that was being distributed during the Stand With Me rally Thursday night. (Photo by Isaiah Singleton/The Atlanta Voice) “Enough is enough” echoed throughout the Atlanta Public School (APS)...

Trinity School fifth graders charm audiences performance of "The Nutcracker"

Northside Neighbor (Education) 12/15 12:45P Elizabeth Nouryeh-Clay @NouryehN

Trinity School fifth graders charmed parents and audiences with their annual production of "The Nutcracker" Dec. 9.