Georgia superintendent labels AP African American Studies course 'illegal'
Georgia Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods has declared that the Advanced Placement African American Studies course he rejected for state funding is illegal.
Georgia Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods has declared that the Advanced Placement African American Studies course he rejected for state funding is illegal.
Here's how much teachers spend out of their own pockets for their classroom
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
Ford Elementary School welcoming Cobb County students back with special video
As metro Atlanta districts gear up for a significant "back-to-school" day on Thursday, Ford Elementary School in Acworth is adding a unique touch to the occasion.
As metro Atlanta districts gear up for a significant "back-to-school" day on Thursday, Ford Elementary School in Acworth is adding a unique touch to the occasion.
Here's how much parents spend on average for back-to-school supplies
A recent survey of American parents found how much parents spend on average for back-to-school supplies per child, per year. It also found the highest-spending and lowest-spending states.
A recent survey of American parents found how much parents spend on average for back-to-school supplies per child, per year. It also found the highest-spending and lowest-spending states.
Gwinnett County Schools cut AP African American Studies after state superintendent defunds course
AP African American Studies will not be offered at Gwinnett County Public Schools, according to Superintendent Calvin J. Watts who called the state superintendent's decision to pull state funding for it a "message that the contributions and experiences of African Americans are not worthy of academic study."
AP African American Studies will not be offered at Gwinnett County Public Schools, according to Superintendent Calvin J. Watts who called the state superintendent's decision to pull state funding for it a "message that the contributions and experiences of African Americans are not worthy of academic study."
Atlanta Board of Education announces proposed property tax increases
The Atlanta Board of Education has announced its intention to increase property taxes for 2024 by 4.22% over the rollback millage rate.
The Atlanta Board of Education has announced its intention to increase property taxes for 2024 by 4.22% over the rollback millage rate.
Cobb County students take test bus ride ahead of 1st day of school
Children in Cobb County will make their way back to class on Thursday, but some of the district's youngest students are getting a practice ride on the bus before their first day.
Children in Cobb County will make their way back to class on Thursday, but some of the district's youngest students are getting a practice ride on the bus before their first day.
Douglas County Schools spearhead 90-day hold on new residential developments
Douglas County Schools is one of the leading county stakeholders on board with a 90-day moratorium on new applications for apartments, subdivisions with more than 30 lots or townhomes.
Douglas County Schools is one of the leading county stakeholders on board with a 90-day moratorium on new applications for apartments, subdivisions with more than 30 lots or townhomes.
Newnan High School's grand reopening: Take a sneak peek inside
It has been three years since a tornado so badly damaged Newnan High School that it had to be torn down.
It has been three years since a tornado so badly damaged Newnan High School that it had to be torn down.
I-Team: Thousands ticketed by school zone cameras set up further from the school than law allows
The FOX 5 I-Team found a pair of automated school zone cameras in southwest Atlanta set up too far away from an elementary school under Georgia law, but the city and Atlanta Public Schools aren't budging on more than 6K citations issued there. Under the 2018 law legalizing the cameras, school zones must be within 1,000 feet of a school boundary, but one camera for the Fickett Elementary school zone stands double that distance away.
The FOX 5 I-Team found a pair of automated school zone cameras in southwest Atlanta set up too far away from an elementary school under Georgia law, but the city and Atlanta Public Schools aren't budging on more than 6K citations issued there. Under the 2018 law legalizing the cameras, school zones must be within 1,000 feet of a school boundary, but one camera for the Fickett Elementary school zone stands double that distance away.
This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Georgia superintendent blocks AP African American studies: Kemp, Metro Atlanta schools respond
A group of state lawmakers, joined by educators, students, pastors and activists, vigorously called into question state superintendent Richard Woods' decision to pull state funding for an advanced placement African-American studies course.
A group of state lawmakers, joined by educators, students, pastors and activists, vigorously called into question state superintendent Richard Woods' decision to pull state funding for an advanced placement African-American studies course.
Should AP African American Studies be taught in Georgia schools? Congresswomen talk superintendent ban
Should Advanced Placement African American Studies be taught in Georgia schools? According to State School Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Education Richard Woods, it's not a priority.
Should Advanced Placement African American Studies be taught in Georgia schools? According to State School Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Education Richard Woods, it's not a priority.
Henry County school board names sole superintendent finalist
Dr. John Pace III was named the sole finalist to serve as the Henry County school superintendent for the upcoming school year.
Dr. John Pace III was named the sole finalist to serve as the Henry County school superintendent for the upcoming school year.
1K students receive new shoes, school supplies from Change Church
On July 20, 2024, Change Church, in partnership with The Change Foundation and local businesses, hosted the 2nd Annual Change Mart.
On July 20, 2024, Change Church, in partnership with The Change Foundation and local businesses, hosted the 2nd Annual Change Mart.
Back-to-School 2024: When does school start in metro Atlanta?
As summer winds down, excitement fills the air in metro Atlanta as students prepare to return to school. Here is a list of start dates.
As summer winds down, excitement fills the air in metro Atlanta as students prepare to return to school. Here is a list of start dates.
Atlanta Public Schools holds Back-to-School Bash over weekend
Atlanta Public Schools celebrated the start of a brand-new school year with a big Back-to-School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center over the weekend.
Atlanta Public Schools celebrated the start of a brand-new school year with a big Back-to-School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center over the weekend.
Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.