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.
Hank Aaron may replace KKK leader’s name on Atlanta high school
An Atlanta high school may have its name changed from a Ku Klux Klan leader to baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.
An Atlanta high school may have its name changed from a Ku Klux Klan leader to baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.
Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux urging President Biden to prioritize vaccinating teachers
Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux urges President Joe Biden prioritize the vaccination of public school staff in his COVID-19 response plan.
Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux urges President Joe Biden prioritize the vaccination of public school staff in his COVID-19 response plan.
Georgia Pre-K teachers to get $1,000 bonuses
State-funded prekindergarten and child care teachers in Georgia will get $1,000 bonuses alongside K-12 teachers, thanks to a big increase in federal coronavirus aid.
State-funded prekindergarten and child care teachers in Georgia will get $1,000 bonuses alongside K-12 teachers, thanks to a big increase in federal coronavirus aid.
School superintendents send letter to Gov. Kemp to vaccinate educators
The superintendents of nearly a dozen metro Atlanta school districts have signed a letter sent to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to prioritize educators in the state’s plans to distribute the COVID-19 vaccines.
The superintendents of nearly a dozen metro Atlanta school districts have signed a letter sent to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to prioritize educators in the state’s plans to distribute the COVID-19 vaccines.
Entrepreneur uses 'lipstick arithmetic' to bring teens to STEM
A Woodstock entrepreneur uses makeup as a way to introduce teens to possible careers in STEM.
A Woodstock entrepreneur uses makeup as a way to introduce teens to possible careers in STEM.
APS to tests students, educators participating in face-to-face learning for COVID-19
Atlanta Public Schools will tests every student, teacher, and staff member weekly who is engaged in face-to-face learning.
Atlanta Public Schools will tests every student, teacher, and staff member weekly who is engaged in face-to-face learning.
School board members from several districts ask Gov. Kemp to keep teachers safe
More than a dozen school board members across metro Atlanta sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp asking him to take a number of steps to make our schools safer for teachers and staff.
More than a dozen school board members across metro Atlanta sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp asking him to take a number of steps to make our schools safer for teachers and staff.
Atlanta Public Schools return to in-person learning for younger students
Starting Monday, some Atlanta Public School students can head back to the classroom.
Starting Monday, some Atlanta Public School students can head back to the classroom.
Marietta schools to use badges to track students, help with COVID-19 contact tracing
It's a new way of keeping track of students. Marietta City Schools are giving all students new badges that will help parents know where they are. The badges will also play a key role in COVID-19 contact tracing.
It's a new way of keeping track of students. Marietta City Schools are giving all students new badges that will help parents know where they are. The badges will also play a key role in COVID-19 contact tracing.
Cobb County teachers protest outside board meeting after COVID-19 deaths
More than a hundred Cobb County teachers held signs and honked their car horns outside the school board meeting Thursday night. They say they're worried about their safety during this pandemic.
More than a hundred Cobb County teachers held signs and honked their car horns outside the school board meeting Thursday night. They say they're worried about their safety during this pandemic.
Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority celebrates Vice President Kamala Harris
It was a historic day in Washington as Vice President Kamala Harris took her oath of office Wednesday.
It was a historic day in Washington as Vice President Kamala Harris took her oath of office Wednesday.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
Apple invests $25M in 'first-of-its-kind' education hub in Atlanta
A partnership with Apple and Atlanta's historically black colleges and universities will result in construction of a global headquarters for innovation.
A partnership with Apple and Atlanta's historically black colleges and universities will result in construction of a global headquarters for innovation.