'Heart' of Duluth High, beloved Gwinnett County teacher dies
Duluth High School students and staff remember social studies teacher Geri Flanary as the "heart" of the school.
Duluth High School students and staff remember social studies teacher Geri Flanary as the "heart" of the school.
Gov. Kemp signs teacher pipeline bill into law
Teachers in Georgia will soon be getting another boost in their paycheck after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the so-called "Teacher Pipeline Package" into law. It includes six different pieces of legislation, aiming to recruit, retain and increase training for educators across Georgia.
Teachers in Georgia will soon be getting another boost in their paycheck after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the so-called "Teacher Pipeline Package" into law. It includes six different pieces of legislation, aiming to recruit, retain and increase training for educators across Georgia.
Teen to become youngest USF graduate
Four brothers from Apollo Beach became University of South Florida Bulls early. The youngest enrolled at age 14 after graduating early from high school. At ceremonies this Saturday, he’ll be the youngest graduate, at 17.
Four brothers from Apollo Beach became University of South Florida Bulls early. The youngest enrolled at age 14 after graduating early from high school. At ceremonies this Saturday, he’ll be the youngest graduate, at 17.
Delta CEO Ed Bastion to speak at Georgia Tech commencement
Georgia Tech announced Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian will be the 2021 undergraduate commencement speaker on May 8 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Georgia Tech announced Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian will be the 2021 undergraduate commencement speaker on May 8 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Some Black parents say pandemic remote learning has shielded students from racism in classroom
Many Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning beyond avoiding potential COVID-19 infection: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.
Many Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning beyond avoiding potential COVID-19 infection: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.
Norwegian Cruise Line to celebrate teachers with free cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line is giving away free 7-night cruises to 100 teachers to award them for their passion and dedication.
Norwegian Cruise Line is giving away free 7-night cruises to 100 teachers to award them for their passion and dedication.
Education Sec. Miguel Cardona addresses learning during pandemic, senators' 1619 Project letter
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona spoke in an exclusive one-on-one interview with FOX 5 Atlanta about the reopening of schools, how the pandemic has caused learning loss, and accusations made by nearly 40 senators that the Department of Education is pushing ideological-based curriculum.
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona spoke in an exclusive one-on-one interview with FOX 5 Atlanta about the reopening of schools, how the pandemic has caused learning loss, and accusations made by nearly 40 senators that the Department of Education is pushing ideological-based curriculum.
Georgia students create free tutoring site
A group of high school juniors in Johns Creek have created a free virtual tutoring service that now helps hundreds of students across 20 states as far as California.
A group of high school juniors in Johns Creek have created a free virtual tutoring service that now helps hundreds of students across 20 states as far as California.
Parents push to get 'outdated' Sprayberry High School rebuilt
Sprayberry High School parents said the building is outdated and falling apart. The school has been in the current building since 1973. They're now advocating to get district leadrs to rebuild.
Sprayberry High School parents said the building is outdated and falling apart. The school has been in the current building since 1973. They're now advocating to get district leadrs to rebuild.
COVID-19 cases prompt Riverdale elementary school to end year virtually, district says
Clayton County Public Schools officials said a cluster of COVID-19 cases at Harper Elementary School is prompting classes to go virtual for the rest of the school year.
Clayton County Public Schools officials said a cluster of COVID-19 cases at Harper Elementary School is prompting classes to go virtual for the rest of the school year.
12-year-old boy genius graduates from high school, college in same year — and he’s already started 2 companies
A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.
A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.
Metro Atlanta biologist leads nature hikes for kids
Anne Marie Hoffman wanted to share her love of the outdoors with others. The result? A unique experience for kids and their families called Tyke Hike.
Anne Marie Hoffman wanted to share her love of the outdoors with others. The result? A unique experience for kids and their families called Tyke Hike.
CDC: Children’s summer camps should continue social distancing, mask-wearing to prevent COVID-19 spread
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
Biden administration expanding summer food program for 34 million schoolchildren
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Asian American students have the highest rates of remote learning more than a year after outbreak
Asian American students have the highest rates of remote learning more than a year after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered school buildings and forced districts to pivot to online classes.
Asian American students have the highest rates of remote learning more than a year after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered school buildings and forced districts to pivot to online classes.
Gwinnett County high school creates worldwide 'Read Woke' reading challenge
A reading project that started at a Gwinnett County high school has gone worldwide, and it's getting new attention with its own theme song.
A reading project that started at a Gwinnett County high school has gone worldwide, and it's getting new attention with its own theme song.
Foreign exchange students eager to return to Georgia next school year
With many of Georgia’s schools putting a halt to their foreign exchange programs due to the pandemic, many international students’ dreams were put on hold.
With many of Georgia’s schools putting a halt to their foreign exchange programs due to the pandemic, many international students’ dreams were put on hold.
Fulton County Schools to begin 'relaxing' COVID-19 restrictions, mask protocols
Starting on May 3, masks will no longer be recommended but not required for high school students and employees and capacity limitations for outdoor events will be lifted. Elementary and middle schools will also be permitted to host outdoor end-of-year events for students without capacity restrictions.
Starting on May 3, masks will no longer be recommended but not required for high school students and employees and capacity limitations for outdoor events will be lifted. Elementary and middle schools will also be permitted to host outdoor end-of-year events for students without capacity restrictions.
Georgia to get federal boost to help end student homelessness
The U.S. Education Department made a big announcement Friday as they work to end student homelessness.
The U.S. Education Department made a big announcement Friday as they work to end student homelessness.
Georgia mom blasts school board for making kids wear COVID face masks: ‘Take these masks off of my child’
Georgia mom Courtney Ann Taylor's speech to the Gwinnett County Board of Education went viral
Georgia mom Courtney Ann Taylor's speech to the Gwinnett County Board of Education went viral