'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.
US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
Security increased at Douglasville high school because of shooting threat
There was an increased security presence at South Paulding High School in Douglasville on Friday because of rumors about a shooting threat to the school.
There was an increased security presence at South Paulding High School in Douglasville on Friday because of rumors about a shooting threat to the school.
High school ACT test scores drop to 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
Student with gun arrested Wednesday at East Jackson Comprehensive High School
A student was arrested at East Jackson Comprehensive High School in Commerce after bringing a gun on campus on Wednesday, according to a letter sent to East Jackson families.
A student was arrested at East Jackson Comprehensive High School in Commerce after bringing a gun on campus on Wednesday, according to a letter sent to East Jackson families.
Georgia’s high school graduation rate hits record high in 2023
In the last decade Georgia's high school graduation rate has jumped by more than 10 percent.
In the last decade Georgia's high school graduation rate has jumped by more than 10 percent.
Biden's second attempt at student loan debt cancellation moves forward with debate over plan's details
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Sex education in schools takes hit as state laws become stricter
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.