Kemp names talk radio host, 2 others to state school board

Gov. Brian Kemp is appointing three new members to seven-year terms on the Georgia state Board of Education, which makes policy for the state’s nearly 1.8 million public school students.

Kentucky student expelled from private Christian school over rainbow shirt and cake, mom claims

A Louisville, Ky. high school student is claiming she was expelled over a photo of her posing with her birthday cake — because the cake and the sweater she was wearing were both decorated with rainbows.

Companies team up to provide free eye care for some Atlanta students

Clear vision is important to the learning process. So, Delta Airlines wanted to make sure it's not an issue for some Atlanta area elementary school students.

Video captures teacher appearing to abuse special needs boy

Surveillance video of a teacher appearing to shove and even kick a special needs student is raising alarm at Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in Rosenberg.

Georgia professor nearly killed in Baltimore hit and run

Baltimore County Police released a surveillance image of the truck that reportedly sent the 6’5” and 250 pound man airborne in the crosswalk at Dulaney Valley Road and Fairmount Avenue -- one week before the start of the semester.

Finances for women need special consideration

All of us can tweak, tighten or renew our financial awareness. But a financial planner regularly featured on FOX 5 finds that women, in particular, could use a more pointed message because of these reasons. 

Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy hosts Lady Baller Clinic

Closing out 2019 with a bang or rather, with a ball, the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy spent the last day of the year hosting a Lady Ballers Holiday Clinic.

Record settlement means student debt forgiveness for thousands

The Federal Trade Commission and a major for-profit college have reached a record settlement that means debt forgiveness for many affected students to the tune of $191 million. 

3 teens killed in Christmas night crash in Alabama

Three 16-year-olds were killed and a fourth was seriously injured when a vehicle left a road and ran into trees on Christmas night in south Alabama, authorities said Thursday.

Nearly 250,000 fewer students enrolled in college this year compared with 2018, according to report

According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, college enrollment this fall took a steep dive with nearly 250,000 fewer students than last year opting out of higher education entirely.

Parkview High School JROTC collects more than $50,000 for Toys for Tots

The Parkview High School JROTC collected more than $52,000 for Toys for Tots. The members of the JROTC and their parents collected money and toys outside of Walmarts every weekend since the weekend before Thanksgiving. 

Study: Sexting common among kids as young as 10

Children are exposed to 'sexting' earlier than ever before, and possibly than most would think, according to a new study.