More school counselors needed post-Pandemic, APS offers signing bonus
Since Monday, school counselors have been on site at Marietta Middle school to help students cope with the shooting death of their 25-year-old science teacher, Jason Ogbomoh. The community has been devastated, leaving students in an even greater need of psychological help.
Since Monday, school counselors have been on site at Marietta Middle school to help students cope with the shooting death of their 25-year-old science teacher, Jason Ogbomoh. The community has been devastated, leaving students in an even greater need of psychological help.
Study: Report cards may not accurately reveal if kids have fallen behind
A new study shows that report cards may not tell the entire story when it comes to your child making the grade in school.
A new study shows that report cards may not tell the entire story when it comes to your child making the grade in school.
From Taylor Swift to Rick Ross, pop culture courses are engaging new swath of law students
Law professors across the country are increasingly drawing on popular culture and celebrities to engage a new generation of students and contextualize complicated concepts in the real world.
Law professors across the country are increasingly drawing on popular culture and celebrities to engage a new generation of students and contextualize complicated concepts in the real world.
$500K from The Peach Bowl will help students with post-pandemic learning
The grant will go toward academic recovery.
The grant will go toward academic recovery.
CDC report: Childhood vaccination exemptions reach all-time high
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.
App allows metro Atlanta students to cash in on good grades
There's a program out there paying students for their hard work at school. The incentive may sound too good to be true, but FOX 5 Atlanta met a student who says he and his friends have been cashing in $50, sometimes even $60 at a time.
There's a program out there paying students for their hard work at school. The incentive may sound too good to be true, but FOX 5 Atlanta met a student who says he and his friends have been cashing in $50, sometimes even $60 at a time.
Arrest made after driver leads high-speed chase, colliding with Atlanta school bus near Greenbriar Mall
A driver who refused to pull over during a traffic stop crashed into an Atlanta Public Schools (APS) bus carrying students from Fickett Elementary School near Greenbriar Mall Monday afternoon, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. One arrest has been made.
A driver who refused to pull over during a traffic stop crashed into an Atlanta Public Schools (APS) bus carrying students from Fickett Elementary School near Greenbriar Mall Monday afternoon, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. One arrest has been made.
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
New York police have 'person of interest' in Cornell antisemitic threats in custody
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a person of interest in relation to threats of a mass shooting and antisemitic violence at Cornell University had been identified by law enforcement.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a person of interest in relation to threats of a mass shooting and antisemitic violence at Cornell University had been identified by law enforcement.
Biden administration aims for narrower student loan relief plan
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected in June.
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected in June.
Arabia Mountain HS student joining Student Advisory Council this fall
When you're young, it can feel like everyone makes decisions for and about you.
When you're young, it can feel like everyone makes decisions for and about you.
Matthew Perry forever linked to one of Atlanta's most famous teachers
Matthew Perry is best known for his role in the TV series "Friends," but one of his roles will forever be linked to namesake of an Atlanta educational institution.
Matthew Perry is best known for his role in the TV series "Friends," but one of his roles will forever be linked to namesake of an Atlanta educational institution.
'Dueling Pianos' show raises $78K for Chattahoochee Tech
The interactive concert, turned comedy show brought in $78,000 in scholarship money for Chattahoochee Tech students.
The interactive concert, turned comedy show brought in $78,000 in scholarship money for Chattahoochee Tech students.
Georgia lawmaker proposes paying teachers $10K to carry guns in school
Under the bill, schools systems would have to approve a gun-training program before they could let teachers carry a firearm.
Under the bill, schools systems would have to approve a gun-training program before they could let teachers carry a firearm.
Atlanta Public Schools becomes a 'No Place for Hate' zone
For the eighth year in a row, the Anti-Defamation League has awarded Atlanta Public Schools a "No Place for Hate" designation. That means the school has gone above and beyond to make sure students of all backgrounds and perspectives feel valued.
For the eighth year in a row, the Anti-Defamation League has awarded Atlanta Public Schools a "No Place for Hate" designation. That means the school has gone above and beyond to make sure students of all backgrounds and perspectives feel valued.
National debtors' union erases nearly $10M in debt for Morehouse College students
Morehouse students who held a balance with the institution during the Fall 2022 term, or prior, woke up to a blessing Tuesday. A national debtors' union known as the Debt Collective, erased almost $10 million owed across 2,777 accounts in one swift move.
Morehouse students who held a balance with the institution during the Fall 2022 term, or prior, woke up to a blessing Tuesday. A national debtors' union known as the Debt Collective, erased almost $10 million owed across 2,777 accounts in one swift move.
Clark Atlanta University kicks off homecoming with national recognition honors
There's more than one cause for celebration on the campus of Clark Atlanta University this weekend.
There's more than one cause for celebration on the campus of Clark Atlanta University this weekend.
Some teachers vow not to comply with new APS 'no zeros' grading policy
The opposition to a change in how Atlanta teachers are supposed to grade their students is not abating. In fact, some teachers vow they will not comply.
The opposition to a change in how Atlanta teachers are supposed to grade their students is not abating. In fact, some teachers vow they will not comply.
Controversial grading policy change at Atlanta schools has parents sounding off
Parents of public school students in Atlanta are criticizing a new grading policy, calling it grade inflation.
Parents of public school students in Atlanta are criticizing a new grading policy, calling it grade inflation.
No more zeros: Atlanta Public Schools to make changes to grading system
Does Atlanta Public Schools' new grading system encourage laziness in students? The new policy is being met with a lot of opposition.
Does Atlanta Public Schools' new grading system encourage laziness in students? The new policy is being met with a lot of opposition.