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.
Gwinnett County board approves $4K pay raise for teachers
Gwinnett County teachers are getting a $4,000 pay bump when school goes back into session in August.
Gwinnett County teachers are getting a $4,000 pay bump when school goes back into session in August.
105-year-old woman earns master's from Stanford University
Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.
Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.
Company making 3-point seatbelts standard on all school buses
Blue Bird Corporation, the only U.S.-owned school bus manufacturer, will introduce three-point seatbelts and other significant safety upgrades, including driver airbags and advanced lighting, on all new models starting in fall 2024.
Blue Bird Corporation, the only U.S.-owned school bus manufacturer, will introduce three-point seatbelts and other significant safety upgrades, including driver airbags and advanced lighting, on all new models starting in fall 2024.
Explicit photo of Cobb County teen shared among classmates, mother calls for accountability
A Cobb County mother is continuing her push for accountability after she says that a sexually explicit photo her daughter sent to a classmate was shared among other students in her grade.
A Cobb County mother is continuing her push for accountability after she says that a sexually explicit photo her daughter sent to a classmate was shared among other students in her grade.
Marietta City Schools board votes unanimously to ban cellphones in school
The new initiative requires some Marietta students keep their phones locked away in special bags through the entire school day.
The new initiative requires some Marietta students keep their phones locked away in special bags through the entire school day.
Tennessee educator named sole finalist for Atlanta Public Schools superintendent job
After months of searching, the Atlanta Board of Education has picked Dr. Bryan Johnson as its sole candidate to be APS's next superintendent.
After months of searching, the Atlanta Board of Education has picked Dr. Bryan Johnson as its sole candidate to be APS's next superintendent.
Skilled workers are in demand: These trade jobs pay the most
Demand for skilled workers is driving up salaries in trade jobs — here are the ones that pay the best.
Demand for skilled workers is driving up salaries in trade jobs — here are the ones that pay the best.
Special education graduation exclusion: Cobb County Schools apologizes
Outrage and an apology at Thursday night's Cobb County School Board meeting.
Outrage and an apology at Thursday night's Cobb County School Board meeting.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.