Former DeKalb school superintendent pleads guilty to federal chargesFormer DeKalb County Schools leader pleads guilty to federal charges related to his prior job in Illinois.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution12h agoWhole story →Education
Appeals court weighs judge's authority to restore Trump administration funding cuts to HarvardA federal appeals court has heard arguments over whether a judge had the authority to restore billions of dollars in funding that the Trump administration cut from Harvard University. Attorneys for the administration and Harvard appeared Monday before a three-judge panel of the First U.S. Circuit of Appeals in Boston. U.S. District Judge Allison…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution18h agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentharvard funding cuts appeal
How the Smithsonian is using AI to connect artifacts from the American RevolutionThe Smithsonian Institution is using artificial intelligence to better understand its collection related to the American Revolution. The project is called Revolution Crossroads, and it aims to help the public and scholars connect objects across institutions such as the Library of Congress. The review was launched in the spring, and the goal is to uncover…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3d agoWhole story →CultureTechnology
NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was 'failed' by people obligated to protect herNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including police and the county prosecutor. Hochul’s claim came during a news conference Friday in which she gave details on her decision to turn the case over to a special prosecutor, state…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d agoWhole story →JusticeEducationKathy Hochulcornell rape case
Federal scholarship for private school and homeschooling opening to most kids in at least 30 statesThe Trump administration has proposed rules for a new federal scholarship program that launches at the start of next year. The scholarship can help families pay for private school, homeschooling and other educational expenses. Taxpayers who donate to the scholarship funds will get a federal tax credit. The program aims to support school choice and is…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →EconomyEducationfederal scholarship tax credit launch
Georgia's Sen. Ossoff says NIL bill can help fix college sportsSupporters say the Protect College Sports Act creates standards to even the college athletics playing field, but opponents say there are not enough benefits for athletes.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution6d agoWhole story →EducationCulturenil bill vote
Smart ring maker Oura puts off initial public offering due to market 'uncertainty'Smart ring maker Oura says it is postponing a planned initial public offering due to market “uncertainty.” On Tuesday, Oura said it’s delaying the IPO “despite strong demand.” Oura customers use the ring to monitor their health, including sleep patterns and fitness activity. The company gets the bulk of its revenue from ring sales, with the rest coming…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution7d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomy
Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfersThe Senate has passed a sweeping bipartisan bill that would regulate college sports. It's an attempt to end “chaos” in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unrestricted transfers between schools. Passage of the legislation Monday would be the strongest effort yet by Congress to set national regulations governing…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution7d agoWhole story →CultureEducationcollege sports bill passage
