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Georgia State AG Chris Carr: I am 'pushing back against hypocritical, selective enforcement'

Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr has expressed concerns over a school's treatment of a student wearing a shirt with the statement "There are only two genders."

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 24, 2024

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Average cost of college education in Georgia falls for students in 2022-23 school year

College tuition fees fell 1.4% in Georgia in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

By Peach Tree Times | Oct 15, 2024

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Near record-level back-to-school spending expected for Georgia families

By Peach Tree Times reports | Aug 16, 2024

A report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) revealed that Georgia parents are expected to spend near-record amounts this year on back-to-school supplies for their children, and 25% more on average than under the Trump administration.

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Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 5% of Georgia student body in 2022-23 school year

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 17, 2024

The number of multiracial students enrolled in Georgia schools in the 2022-23 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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Asian students made up 5% of state's student body in 2022-23 school year

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 16, 2024

The number of Asian students enrolled in Georgia schools in the 2022-23 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 18% of Georgia student body in 2022-23 school year

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 15, 2024

Hispanic students comprised 18% of the Georgia school population in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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White students made up 36% of state's student body in 2022-23 school year

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 14, 2024

White students comprised 36% of the Georgia school population in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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African American students made up 36% of Georgia student body in 2022-23 school year

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 13, 2024

The number of African American students enrolled in Georgia schools in the 2022-23 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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Georgia ranks no. 16 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Peach Tree Times | May 28, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Georgia secured the sixteenth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 74.4%.

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Gov. Kemp: 'College campuses are a place for learning, not antisemitism and lawlessness'

By Peach Tree Times | May 17, 2024

Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp has underscored the importance of peaceful protest, while cautioning that any illegal activities will not be tolerated. "The right to peaceful protest is safeguarded in Georgia, but lawbreakers will be prosecuted," he stated. He further emphasized that college campuses should focus on education and stand against antisemitism and disorder.

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Gov. Kemp: Georgia college campuses 'will never be a safe haven for those who promote terrorism and extremism'

By Peach Tree Times | Apr 29, 2024

Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp has declared that college campuses in Georgia will not tolerate those promoting "terrorism and extremism", underlining the importance of student safety. He expressed gratitude for the law enforcement's response to Emory University's call for support.

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UGA: No discipline of pro-HAMAS students advocating elimination of Israel

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 6, 2024

University of Georgia has not punished students who staged an October pro-HAMAS rally at the school, advocating for the elimination of Israel.

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Poll said almost four in five Georgia voters oppose biological males competing in female sports

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 23, 2024

A recent survey by the League of American Workers (LAW) reveals that 78% of Georgia voters deem it "unfair" for biological males to participate in female sports at high schools and colleges. This sentiment was shared by 69% of the youngest Georgia voters, aged between 18 and 34, who also expressed that boys competing with girls was "unfair".

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Multiracial students made up 4% of Georgia student body in 2021-22 school year

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 5, 2024

Multiracial students comprised 4% of the Georgia school population in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Georgia schools during 2021-22 school year?

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 4, 2024

Asian students comprised 5% of the Georgia school population in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Georgia schools during 2021-22 school year?

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 3, 2024

The number of Hispanic students enrolled in Georgia schools in the 2021-22 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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Analysis: African American students comprised 36% of Georgia student body in 2021-22 school year

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 2, 2024

The number of African American students enrolled in Georgia schools in the 2021-22 school year fell compared to the previous year.

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White students made up 37% of state's student body in 2021-22 school year

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 1, 2024

The number of white students enrolled in Georgia schools in the 2021-22 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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Georgia Dept. of Education: 'The 2023 CCRPI scores show improvements in Content Mastery, with the highest component scores in Progress and Readiness'

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 18, 2023

Georgia's School Superintendent, Richard Woods, has unveiled substantial modifications to the 2023 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). The changes are designed to highlight advancements in academic areas such as Progress and Readiness. Officials have indicated that the decision to abandon the 100-point scale is intended to provide a more comprehensive view of school performance, underlining a nuanced approach for enhanced analysis and targeted academic improvements.

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Students for Justice in Palestine’s antisemitic rallies at UGA say they are 'part of' Hamas Operations

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 7, 2023

Ahead of their Day of Resistance rallies across the country, the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) issued a "toolkit" document that refers to Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack in Israel that left over 1200 dead, as "the resistance," and it further stated that student activities are part of the movement and not just in solidarity. While the document has led some schools to move to deactivate the group, the SJP currently operates on the campuses of the University of Georgia and has been regularly holding rallies and walkouts.