Georgians who started kindergarten the year the state adopted its K-12 education funding formula are now in their forties, but the formula remains essentially unchanged.
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New Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan Aimed at Low-Income Borrowers
The U.S. Department of Education unveiled a proposal Tuesday that would overhaul a federal student loan income-driven repayment plan, and, if implemented, could help millions of low-income borrowers.
Better Sleep for Kids Starts With Better Sleep for Parents – Especially After Holiday Disruptions to Routines
Regular, high-quality sleep habits help children consolidate memory and learn better.
Federal Coronavirus Relief Aid To Deliver $250 Million To Help Bridge Georgia’s Digital Divide
Dozens of Georgia counties with spotty access to high-speed internet will be eligible for a $250 million pot of grant funding available through last year’s federal pandemic relief aid.
Student Loan Repayment Pause Extended by White House Amid Legal Battles Over Relief Plan
The Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is extending the pandemic-era pause on federal student loan repayments until June 30 while legal challenges to the administration’s student debt relief program are fought over in the courts.
De-Emphasizing SATs Would Be a Godsend for Students and Parents | Opinion
1080. That’s what I tallied on the SATs more than 40 years ago while attending my college prep high school in Washington, D.C.
Digital Equity Depends on High-Speed Internet Infrastructure Improvements | Opinion
As a social studies teacher, I rely on high-speed internet daily and understand how important it is in today’s society.
How Parents and Schools Can Get Chronically Absent Kids Back in the Classroom
In the wake of the pandemic, more students are missing school than ever before. But there are steps parents and schools can take to get kids back into class.
Georgia’s Seniors Performed Worse on ACT Compared to Their Peers Last Year
According to a report released by ACT last week, the average ACT scores of Georgia’s high school graduates this year was a full point lower than their peers the year before.
The Student Debt Relief Application Is Live: Here’s What You Need To Know
President Joe Biden announced Monday that student loan borrowers can begin to apply for debt relief through a new online application.