Where faulty school zone flashers caused unfair tickets, clearer street signs might have allayed confusion

In the spot on Memorial Drive where faulty school zone flashers misled thousands of drivers into unfair speeding tickets, the FOX 5 I-Team finds clearer street signs might have allayed confusion, but original plans approved by GDOT got changed by the city and the private camera contractor.

DeKalb County school board approves changing Cross Key's 'unacceptable' mascot

Cross Keys High School will now be home to the Phoenix after students, staff, and parents expressed concerns the previous mascot could "lead to offensive stereotypes."

Mother, daughter earn high school diplomas at same ceremony

Graduating from high school is a huge milestone in life. For one Metro Detroit family, it's a bit extra special this year.

Long Island school district installs vape detectors in middle school bathrooms

Vape detectors were installed at Lindenhurst Middle School that can pick up nicotine and THC, as well as sound to notify officials of fights or bullying.

Map: Several states offer, or may offer, free child care for early educators

Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.

Washington educator wins $200,000 jackpot after Teacher Appreciation Week

Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe. 

I-Team finds more school zone cameras ticketed drivers unfairly, this time in east Atlanta

The FOX 5 I-Team found thousands more bogus tickets issued by automated school zone speed cameras, this time on a busy road in East Atlanta. People ticketed unfairly will receive refunds.

Kids can get free pizza this summer by reading

Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.

Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey

Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.

Law & Order actor Benjamin Bratt receives degree from San Francisco State

Actor and San Francisco native Benjamin Bratt, best known for his role on Law & Order, received an honorary doctorate from San Francisco State University.

Maps of school teacher salary averages for 2024

Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.

Heart transplant patient has graduation ceremony in hospital

A heart transplant patient accepted his degree from Columbus State University in a special ceremony Saturday at Emory University Hospital.

Ron Clark Academy cadet goes from viral video to acclaimed alumni

The young Ron Clark Academy cadet who went viral celebrating the announcement his class would go see "Black Panther" now has another reason to celebrate.

Here are the smartest US states, according to 2024 study

Do you live in America’s smartest state? The ranking includes factors like average IQ, graduation rates, and SAT and ACT scores.