Superintendent: DeKalb County's payroll issues getting better after check problems
Hundreds of DeKalb County teachers and staff members were left without their paychecks after a payroll issue at the start of the school year, but officials say the issue should be fixed over the next few months.
Hundreds of DeKalb County teachers and staff members were left without their paychecks after a payroll issue at the start of the school year, but officials say the issue should be fixed over the next few months.
More funding needed to modernize DeKalb County Druid Hills High School, officials say
Two years ago, frustrated students at DeKalb County's oldest school used their iPhones to document the unsafe conditions on campus. While repairs have been made, officials say more funding is need to modernize the school.
Two years ago, frustrated students at DeKalb County's oldest school used their iPhones to document the unsafe conditions on campus. While repairs have been made, officials say more funding is need to modernize the school.
Briarlake Elementary Schools student found with ammunition on campus
A Briarlake Elementary School student was found with ammunition on Thursday.
A Briarlake Elementary School student was found with ammunition on Thursday.
How DeKalb County Schools has stepped up elementary school campus security
All DeKalb County elementary schools will soon have extra security personnel to ensure the buildings are safe.
All DeKalb County elementary schools will soon have extra security personnel to ensure the buildings are safe.
Hundreds of DeKalb County teachers not paid, left off payroll
Hundreds of DeKalb County teachers and staff say they haven’t been paid since they started working about a month ago. The district says approximately 300 new staff were inadvertently not included in the first run of this morning's payroll.
Hundreds of DeKalb County teachers and staff say they haven’t been paid since they started working about a month ago. The district says approximately 300 new staff were inadvertently not included in the first run of this morning's payroll.
DeKalb County high schools get enhanced security, weapons detections systems
DeKalb County high school football games have received enhanced security this year.
DeKalb County high school football games have received enhanced security this year.
DeKalb County approves new weapons detection systems in schools, stadiums
DeKalb County is beefing up security measures at six schools and five football stadiums to reduce the number of weapons that make it onto campus.
DeKalb County is beefing up security measures at six schools and five football stadiums to reduce the number of weapons that make it onto campus.
Cellphone ban: DeKalb County Schools approves $400K for smartphone pouch pilot program
The DeKalb County School Board has voted to spend $400,000 on a smartphone pouch pilot program during its meeting on Monday.
The DeKalb County School Board has voted to spend $400,000 on a smartphone pouch pilot program during its meeting on Monday.
DeKalb County school board approves changing Cross Key's 'unacceptable' mascot
Cross Keys High School will now be home to the Phoenix after students, staff, and parents expressed concerns the previous mascot could "lead to offensive stereotypes."
Cross Keys High School will now be home to the Phoenix after students, staff, and parents expressed concerns the previous mascot could "lead to offensive stereotypes."
DeKalb County schools closing for April's solar eclipse
DeKalb County schools will be closing so that students can view April's solar eclipse safely, but not all parents are pleased with the district's decision.
DeKalb County schools will be closing so that students can view April's solar eclipse safely, but not all parents are pleased with the district's decision.
Lakeside High School student killed, 2 others injured in single-car crash
A Lakeside High School student was killed, and two others are recovering after a single-car crash over the weekend.
A Lakeside High School student was killed, and two others are recovering after a single-car crash over the weekend.
Briarlake Elementary School art teacher uses classroom as her student's canvass | How you can help
Amy Sery, an art teacher at Briarlake Elementary School, could soon have a better canvass in the form of a classroom makeover, if she wins a nationwide contest.
Amy Sery, an art teacher at Briarlake Elementary School, could soon have a better canvass in the form of a classroom makeover, if she wins a nationwide contest.
Former Cedar Grove Middle School teacher arrested for child molestation
The 30-year-old former teacher posted bond Thursday.
The 30-year-old former teacher posted bond Thursday.
Would your HS student cheat on a test if no teacher was present?
In the wake of the pandemic, more metro high schools turned to remote learning to help students catch up on missing credits so they could graduate.But a teacher and longtime critic of how school districts use online credit recovery classes discovered what he believes is proof of how easily those students can cheat on tests.
In the wake of the pandemic, more metro high schools turned to remote learning to help students catch up on missing credits so they could graduate.But a teacher and longtime critic of how school districts use online credit recovery classes discovered what he believes is proof of how easily those students can cheat on tests.
How DeKalb County Schools worked so quickly to fill teacher vacancies
Officials with the DeKalb County School District say most of those vacancies have been filled just weeks into the new school year.
Officials with the DeKalb County School District say most of those vacancies have been filled just weeks into the new school year.
Lakeside High School honors 3 students killed in Labor Day crash along I-85
Ashley Gaitan, Katy Gaitan, and Coral Lorenzo, and two other teens were killed Monday.
Ashley Gaitan, Katy Gaitan, and Coral Lorenzo, and two other teens were killed Monday.
Mom of teen body slammed, arrested by school police says wrong person was punished
“I have not been able to stop crying since I saw that video," LaKia Amos, the boy's mother, told FOX 5 from her ICU hospital bed.
“I have not been able to stop crying since I saw that video," LaKia Amos, the boy's mother, told FOX 5 from her ICU hospital bed.
Police chief for DeKalb County School District suspended after body slamming incident
The DeKalb County School District chief of police is in hot water after reportedly body slamming a student in a school hallway at Redan High School in Stone Mountain.
The DeKalb County School District chief of police is in hot water after reportedly body slamming a student in a school hallway at Redan High School in Stone Mountain.
Officials uses pepper spray during fight at Lithonia High School
School officials say pepper spray was used to regain control during a fight at Lithonia High School on Thursday.
School officials say pepper spray was used to regain control during a fight at Lithonia High School on Thursday.
School district heads in Fulton, DeKalb counties talk back to school
Students in DeKalb and Fulton counties will be heading back to school on Monday after a long summer break.
Students in DeKalb and Fulton counties will be heading back to school on Monday after a long summer break.