Education

Atlanta has evolved to become an extraordinary city for eaters, and not only with must-try restaurants. There are also several classes offered to perfect cooking skills on your own or with a group of friends.

Transitioning from high school to college can be exciting and scary. Keeping a few tips in mind can help set up incoming freshmen for a stellar year.

Now that school has ended, the next few months will be filled with summer camps, family vacations and pool days. The summer heat can make it hard to be outside all day, so for creative kids, an art camp is a good alternative.

Does your child have an affinity for writing or do they love reading stories or poetry? The Margaret Mitchell House is offering writing camps to help children ages 9 to 14 cultivate their talents and learn real-world writing skills.

As the English language evolves, so must the dictionary. In a never-ending effort to keep its collection of acceptable words current, Merriam-Webster recently added a whopping 640 new words to the dictionary.

“Into the Water” by Paula Hawkins

Hoping to spark a fresh start for the struggling school, leaders at D.H. Stanton Elementary School wanted a name change that signaled success and opportunities for students.

M. Agnes Jones Elementary School expects to be named the first in Atlanta Public Schools to earn STEM certification.

“About 80% of the essays we receive are McEssays,” the admissions officer at the University of Virginia told our group of alums. “They are just okay. Another 10% are not so good, while only 10% are top-tier.”