Education

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Mental health counselor Jacob Dreiling says he has noticed more students having suicidal thoughts. Georgia state Rep. Mesha Mainor said she wants to mandate suicide screenings at the beginning of each academic year for all public school students ages 8 through 18.
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Sonny Perdue will lead the University System of Georgia, starting April 1, after being nominated as sole finalist for chancellor two weeks ago.
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Georgia senators passed SB 514, which would allow parents to opt their child out of school mask mandates through June of 2027.
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A panel of educators, journalists and lawyers discuss the state of Georgia's public schools over the last two years.
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The new bill, SB 449, would allow parents to see all classroom materials being taught to their child in K-12 schools.
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Georgia university regents name former Gov. Sonny Perdue as the sole finalist to become system chancellor.
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Veterans entering the law enforcement field could receive free tuition to make the transition from military service easier.
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Republicans in Georgia are fighting to ban critical race theory from being taught in Georgia schools despite wishes from educators.
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Armed with their signs and a speaker United Campus Workers of Georgia came to call legislators to action and to rally for change.
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School vouchers are advancing in the Georgia House for children who attend public school, as current programs only cover private schools.
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