Georgia lawmakers restore $567 million for K-12 education
Georgia lawmakers approved their changes to the current year’s budget on Thursday, including more money for K-12 schools and public health along with $1,000 bonuses for more than 50,000 state employees.
Georgia lawmakers approved their changes to the current year’s budget on Thursday, including more money for K-12 schools and public health along with $1,000 bonuses for more than 50,000 state employees.
White House defers to CDC for COVID-19 guidance on school reopenings
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
Former students help Gwinnett County teacher suffering from lingering COVID-19 symptoms
Language Arts Teacher Ryan Proffitt said he contracted COVID-19 last March. Since then, he's still battled symptoms of the deadly virus.
Language Arts Teacher Ryan Proffitt said he contracted COVID-19 last March. Since then, he's still battled symptoms of the deadly virus.
Coweta school board won't discipline member for attending Trump rally
The Coweta County School Board will not discipline a board member for her attendance at a Trump rally that happened prior to the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
The Coweta County School Board will not discipline a board member for her attendance at a Trump rally that happened prior to the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Marietta City Schools wants to give $1,000 bonuses to every school employee
Employees with Marietta City Schools will be seeing $1,000 bonuses. And it's not just teachers, but for all district employees.
Employees with Marietta City Schools will be seeing $1,000 bonuses. And it's not just teachers, but for all district employees.
Senate passes Georgia budget changes aiding K-12 and health
An amended state budget that increases spending on K-12 schools and public health passed the Georgia state Senate on Tuesday with a 52-0 vote, racing one step closer to passage.
An amended state budget that increases spending on K-12 schools and public health passed the Georgia state Senate on Tuesday with a 52-0 vote, racing one step closer to passage.
Bill: Widen tuition aid for Georgia special needs students
Supporters of a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools are trying anew to get lawmakers to broaden eligibility, while critics say there’s not enough oversight of the spending and that public schools shouldn’t lose state money while under financial stress.
Supporters of a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools are trying anew to get lawmakers to broaden eligibility, while critics say there’s not enough oversight of the spending and that public schools shouldn’t lose state money while under financial stress.
US school leaders might extend remote learning into fall 2021
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
More Atlanta Public School students return to in-person learning
The next phase of Atlanta Public School students will return to face-to-face learning Monday morning.
The next phase of Atlanta Public School students will return to face-to-face learning Monday morning.
Special ed teachers face 'unique challenges' returning to classroom instruction during pandemic
DeKalb County School District's special education teachers returned to the classroom with other educators on Wednesday, after fighting unsuccessfully to continue teaching remotely.
DeKalb County School District's special education teachers returned to the classroom with other educators on Wednesday, after fighting unsuccessfully to continue teaching remotely.
Carroll County substitute teacher arrested on more than a dozen counts of child molestation
A substitute teacher in Carroll County was arrested on multiple counts of child molestation on Friday after being notified by school officials.
A substitute teacher in Carroll County was arrested on multiple counts of child molestation on Friday after being notified by school officials.
Georgia universities sweep NSA competition
Georgia's universities such as the University of North Georgia and Georgia Tech are producing some of the country's top future malware hunters.
Georgia's universities such as the University of North Georgia and Georgia Tech are producing some of the country's top future malware hunters.
Atlanta Public Schools might require summer program for some students
Some Atlanta Public Schools students could be required to attend summer school.
Some Atlanta Public Schools students could be required to attend summer school.
Paulding County student charged after school threat
A Paulding County student has been charged after investigators say he threatened to "shoot up the school".
A Paulding County student has been charged after investigators say he threatened to "shoot up the school".
Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Georgia educators react after CDC director says schools can reopen before teachers are vaccinated
The head of the Centers for Disease Control said Wednesday, teachers getting vaccines is not a prerequisite to safely reopening schools.
The head of the Centers for Disease Control said Wednesday, teachers getting vaccines is not a prerequisite to safely reopening schools.
DeKalb County teachers return to the classroom amid COVID-19 concerns
DeKalb County teachers are back in the classroom as students continue to learn remotely. School district officials took FOX 5 on a tour of Southwest Dekalb High School to show off the safety measures in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus on campus.
DeKalb County teachers are back in the classroom as students continue to learn remotely. School district officials took FOX 5 on a tour of Southwest Dekalb High School to show off the safety measures in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus on campus.
Former student, now millionaire helps elementary school get new sign
An Atlanta businessman reached back to help his former elementary school by assisting with the purchase of a digital sign.
An Atlanta businessman reached back to help his former elementary school by assisting with the purchase of a digital sign.
Cherokee County school bus driver dies after battle with COVID-19
The 63-year-old school bus driver was hospitalized after becoming infected with COVID-19 during winter break
The 63-year-old school bus driver was hospitalized after becoming infected with COVID-19 during winter break
Teachers protest return to in-person learning for DeKalb County Schools
DeKalb County teachers are making one last-ditch effort to avoid a return to in-person instruction. Students are supposed to return on a staggered schedule throughout the month.
DeKalb County teachers are making one last-ditch effort to avoid a return to in-person instruction. Students are supposed to return on a staggered schedule throughout the month.