Schoolconomy founder creates app that pays students for good grades
There's a new app available that will actually pay your students for their good grades, and it has ties to the metro Atlanta area. It was created by a Kennesaw State University graduate.
There's a new app available that will actually pay your students for their good grades, and it has ties to the metro Atlanta area. It was created by a Kennesaw State University graduate.
Atlanta Public Schools names Taylor Richardson Teacher of the Year 2023
There are 87 Atlanta public schools and more than 4,000 teachers, so being selected as the district's teacher of the year is no easy feat. This year's award winner spoke more about her colleagues than herself.
There are 87 Atlanta public schools and more than 4,000 teachers, so being selected as the district's teacher of the year is no easy feat. This year's award winner spoke more about her colleagues than herself.
APS, police investigating teacher accused of slapping 7 year-old student with autism
A metro Atlanta mom wants answers after she says her 7-year-old son, who has autism, was slapped by his teacher last week. Now, officials with Atlanta Public Schools are investigating the incident.
A metro Atlanta mom wants answers after she says her 7-year-old son, who has autism, was slapped by his teacher last week. Now, officials with Atlanta Public Schools are investigating the incident.
More student loan borrowers are filing for bankruptcy to offload debt
Discharging student loan debt in bankruptcy is on the rise.
Discharging student loan debt in bankruptcy is on the rise.
15-year-old arrested for threat made against Rockdale County High School
The Conyers Police Department says it is aware and is investigating a threat that was sent to Rockdale County High School students.
The Conyers Police Department says it is aware and is investigating a threat that was sent to Rockdale County High School students.
City of Refuge Cybersecurity Academy transforms lives with free high-tech training
In today's digital world, cybersecurity is a growing industry with very lucrative opportunities.
In today's digital world, cybersecurity is a growing industry with very lucrative opportunities.
Dept. of Education launches probe into antisemitic, anti-Muslim discrimination at schools
Six colleges and one school district are under investigation for these alleged incidents amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Six colleges and one school district are under investigation for these alleged incidents amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Marietta school board upholds decision to ban book titled 'Flamer'
The school board in Marietta voted 6-1 Thursday morning to uphold the decision to remove the book "Flamer" from shelves at Marietta High School.
The school board in Marietta voted 6-1 Thursday morning to uphold the decision to remove the book "Flamer" from shelves at Marietta High School.
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.