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Education June 16, 2025

Ragsdale on statewide school cell phone ban; foundation rule change could attract big donors

By Rebecca Gaunt The statewide ban on cell phones in grades K-8 goes into effect in July 2026, but Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said the district will…

Education June 13, 2025

Cobb County’s “Books2Keep” Drives Summer Literacy with Thousands of Free Books

In its third year, the Cobb County Public Library and Cobb County School District’s “Books2Keep” program is fueling summer reading by delivering thousands of free, donated books to families across…

Education June 12, 2025

Kennesaw State architecture students bring eco-centered design to global stage in Italy

[This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A group of Kennesaw State University architecture students is gaining international attention for its…

Education June 10, 2025

How school choice policies evolved from supporting Black students to subsidizing middle-class families

by Kendall Deas, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] School voucher programs that allow families to use public funds to pay tuition…

Education June 4, 2025

Mableton mayor, MIC address controversial Cobb schools’ bus depot

By Rebecca Gaunt After months of public protest, Cobb County School District made it clear that it will move ahead with plans for a transportation hub at 440 Veterans Memorial…

Screenshot of Mableton resident Susan Steinway speaking at school board meeting in opposition to bus depot

Education May 23, 2025

Cobb County School District proceeding with Mableton bus depot over objections

Photo above: Mableton resident Susan Steinway speaks out on school bus depot during public comment at school board meeting By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District issued a bid…

The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Education May 21, 2025

Smyrna Mayor’s Education Awards honorees walk the red carpet

By Mark Woolsey The Smyrna Mayor’s Education Awards are in the rear-view mirror for this year, but look for them to return in 2026 with the attendant ruffles and flourishes,…

Education May 21, 2025

Trump’s battle with elite universities overlooks where most students actually go to college

by Amy Li, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Headlines often mention the ongoing power struggle between President Donald Trump’s administration and private…

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Education May 19, 2025

Kennesaw State alum receives international scientific honor

[This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University alumnus Ali Shilatifard ’89 has been elected to the National Academy…

Screenshot of Cobb school superintendent Chris Ragsdale from the school board video May 2025

Education May 17, 2025

‘Tighter than usual’: Cobb school board approves $1.86 billion budget

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education voted 7-0 to approve the 2026 $1.86 million budget Thursday, which Superintendent Chris Ragsdale described as “tighter than usual.” The millage…

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