Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
Back-to-school events and giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2024
List of back-to-school events and giveaways in the metro Atlanta area for 2024.
List of back-to-school events and giveaways in the metro Atlanta area for 2024.
Morehouse College president announces retirement
Dr. David A. Thomas, the esteemed president of Morehouse College, has announced that he will retire next summer after a distinguished tenure marked by innovation, growth, and a commitment to social justice.
Dr. David A. Thomas, the esteemed president of Morehouse College, has announced that he will retire next summer after a distinguished tenure marked by innovation, growth, and a commitment to social justice.
DeKalb County approves new weapons detection systems in schools, stadiums
DeKalb County is beefing up security measures at six schools and five football stadiums to reduce the number of weapons that make it onto campus.
DeKalb County is beefing up security measures at six schools and five football stadiums to reduce the number of weapons that make it onto campus.
Shaq takes 20 North Texas kids on $500 back-to-school shopping sprees at JCPenney
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
Cellphone ban: DeKalb County Schools approves $400K for smartphone pouch pilot program
The DeKalb County School Board has voted to spend $400,000 on a smartphone pouch pilot program during its meeting on Monday.
The DeKalb County School Board has voted to spend $400,000 on a smartphone pouch pilot program during its meeting on Monday.
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
Dr. Bryan Johnson approved as next Atlanta Public Schools superintendent
Dr. Bryan Johnson has officially been selected as the next superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools. The vote was unanimous.
Dr. Bryan Johnson has officially been selected as the next superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools. The vote was unanimous.
Nearly half of student loan borrowers haven't resumed payments
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
Mother of APS student claims teacher choked her son
The mother of a Crawford Long Middle School student has taken legal action against Atlanta Public Schools after she claims her son was strangled by his teacher.
The mother of a Crawford Long Middle School student has taken legal action against Atlanta Public Schools after she claims her son was strangled by his teacher.
Students assemble bikes for children in metro Atlanta at SkillsUSA conference
Hundreds of students gathered this week at the Georgia World Congress Center as part of the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference.
Hundreds of students gathered this week at the Georgia World Congress Center as part of the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference.
CIA Robotics Academy inspires Atlanta students in week-long STEM extravaganza
This week proved to be a transformative experience for a group of local students who eagerly participated in the CIA Robotics Academy.
This week proved to be a transformative experience for a group of local students who eagerly participated in the CIA Robotics Academy.
Oklahoma's top education official orders Bible instruction in public schools
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma's state superintendent has been locked out of his own Ed. Dept. website for years
The state superintendent got grilled by a panel member for not having access to the website during a meeting discussing school funding.
The state superintendent got grilled by a panel member for not having access to the website during a meeting discussing school funding.
After I-Team investigations, ATL and Riverdale to automatically refund drivers wrongly ticketed by speed cams
Drivers who automatically received speeding tickets from school zone cameras, which they didn't deserve, will get their money back automatically. The FOX 5 I-Team uncovered thousands of bogus tickets caused by cameras being out of sync with flashing school zone lights. Two cities, Atlanta and Riverdale, have begun issuing refunds, and motorists won't have to go out of their way to get their money back.
Drivers who automatically received speeding tickets from school zone cameras, which they didn't deserve, will get their money back automatically. The FOX 5 I-Team uncovered thousands of bogus tickets caused by cameras being out of sync with flashing school zone lights. Two cities, Atlanta and Riverdale, have begun issuing refunds, and motorists won't have to go out of their way to get their money back.
Community members call on APS superintendent finalist to prioritize equity in schools
For some, it was the first time meeting Johnson, who was named the sole finalist last week.
For some, it was the first time meeting Johnson, who was named the sole finalist last week.
Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal: Remaining defendants make deals to avoid prison
The scandal brought national attention to the pressures and potential negative consequences of high-stakes testing in the education system.
The scandal brought national attention to the pressures and potential negative consequences of high-stakes testing in the education system.
Which college degrees can land you a job in 2024?
As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.
As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.