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.
Atlanta-area schools use 'remote' teacher service to tackle shortage
In Georgia, school districts have struggled to fill teacher vacancies. Now some are using a unique "rent-a-teacher" service, and they say it's working.
In Georgia, school districts have struggled to fill teacher vacancies. Now some are using a unique "rent-a-teacher" service, and they say it's working.
Winnie the Pooh slasher flick shown to Florida fourth graders sparks backlash from parents: 'Careless'
Florida charter school students and parents were upset after their math teacher showed the class the slasher flick "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey."
Florida charter school students and parents were upset after their math teacher showed the class the slasher flick "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey."
2 Greater Atlanta Christian students named National Merit Scholar semifinalists
Guan Han Liu and Akhil Sarikonda have GPAs well over 4.0 are both in the running for one of the country's most prestigious academic scholarships.
Guan Han Liu and Akhil Sarikonda have GPAs well over 4.0 are both in the running for one of the country's most prestigious academic scholarships.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
Concerned mom says Fulton County eighth grader unknowingly given edibles at school
A Fairburn mom says she sent her daughter to Bear Creek Middle School on Friday to learn, just like she would any other day. Instead of returning with homework, she also came home high.
A Fairburn mom says she sent her daughter to Bear Creek Middle School on Friday to learn, just like she would any other day. Instead of returning with homework, she also came home high.