Credit: University of Georgia
Reckless cuts to the University System of Georgia’s budget will be painful
Online courses require many costs that weren’t considered by state senators during the budget process.
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Why financial literacy is needed in more U.S. classrooms
Financial literacy even among adults in this country has never been high. Making financial literacy courses mandatory in early education could help change that.
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DeKalb’s school study is a starting point. We must shape what comes next.
Families, educators, students and stakeholders need to clear conversations about the needs of each school cluster.
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To fly or not to fly? That is the spring break family question.
There are pros and cons about traveling by car or plane wit the family for vacation. The recent long lines at airports don’t make decisions easier.
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As AI takes us forward, students’ critical thinking skills could go backward
School is where people learn how to think critically. But increasingly, both students and teachers are relying on AI to do their thinking for them.
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Georgia property tax relief must include increased public education investment
The Georgia General Assembly doesn't have to choose between helping homeowners and supporting students. With the right moves, lawmakers can do both.
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Why teen takeovers are no surprise
Teenage behavior — and, possibly even more importantly, parental behavior — is on display in the recent news in Georgia with teen takeovers and the Colin Gray verdict.
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Why Georgia’s universities should treat civic leadership like STEM
More stipends for student organizations will help create leaders.
Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez
Why a public syllabus policy is bad for Georgia
The co-leaders of the Georgia State University chapter of the American Association of University Professors write of their opposition to a public syllabus policy in Georgia.
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How Atlanta can get the gold medal for happiness
While Helsinki may be the happiest city in the world, the rest of the world can learn a lot from the “A.”


