Google rolls out School time for parents
As the new school year approaches, Google has launched "School time," a feature aimed at helping parents manage their children's device usage during school hours.
As the new school year approaches, Google has launched "School time," a feature aimed at helping parents manage their children's device usage during school hours.
1 in 3 parents say they can't afford back-to-school shopping this year, survey says
A new survey reveals that parents are bracing for the financial impact of back-to-school shopping.
A new survey reveals that parents are bracing for the financial impact of back-to-school shopping.
Free back-to-school health screenings at Walmart on Saturday. Here's what to know
Families can get a free screening at a Walmart location in their area, and here's how it works.
Families can get a free screening at a Walmart location in their area, and here's how it works.
Douglas County welcomes new educators this new school year
On its first day of school, Douglas County Schools welcomed 284 new teachers to its system. Recruiting and retaining teachers is a key issue for districts across the state and nation.
On its first day of school, Douglas County Schools welcomed 284 new teachers to its system. Recruiting and retaining teachers is a key issue for districts across the state and nation.
Back to school: Georgia school buses gear up for new year
Students across Georgia are heading back to school over the next few weeks, which means school buses will once again be hitting the roadways in metro Atlanta.
Students across Georgia are heading back to school over the next few weeks, which means school buses will once again be hitting the roadways in metro Atlanta.
Can you get dorm insurance for college students?
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Back to School 2024: Metro Atlanta students ready for 1st day of classes
Students across metro Atlanta are heading for the school bus stop for their first day of classes.
Students across metro Atlanta are heading for the school bus stop for their first day of classes.
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.