14-year-old teen genius and business owner graduates with bachelor’s: ‘It was pretty easy’
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
SCAD studio 'amplifies' the art of effective communication
SCADamp is a professional presentation studio developed by SCAD president Paula Wallace and launched in 2020.
SCADamp is a professional presentation studio developed by SCAD president Paula Wallace and launched in 2020.
Anxiety high after unfounded rumors of threats North Cobb High School
Officials with the Cobb County School District tell FOX 5 rumors of a possible threat to students at North Cobb High School were unfounded, but some parents and students say they are still on edge.
Officials with the Cobb County School District tell FOX 5 rumors of a possible threat to students at North Cobb High School were unfounded, but some parents and students say they are still on edge.
More states pushing for teacher pay increases, bonuses
Twenty-six governors are said to be talking about boosting teacher compensation. But is the pay push in this beleaguered profession too late?
Twenty-six governors are said to be talking about boosting teacher compensation. But is the pay push in this beleaguered profession too late?
Oprah gives commencement speech at alma mater Tennessee State University
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Altercation at Woodland High School results in soft lockdown
Woodland High School in Stockbridge was put on soft lockdown on Friday because of an altercation with injuries, according to Henry County Schools.
Woodland High School in Stockbridge was put on soft lockdown on Friday because of an altercation with injuries, according to Henry County Schools.
Local school teacher struggling to fundraise for summer camp
A Sandy Springs schoolteacher is on a mission to send all 150 of her English as a second language students to summer camp.
A Sandy Springs schoolteacher is on a mission to send all 150 of her English as a second language students to summer camp.
Sheriff: Indiana teacher stalked teen student, sent nearly 600 text messages
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
Man charged in Harvard bomb threats, Bitcoin extortion scheme
A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.
A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.
History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
Metro Atlanta schools granted millions for electric buses
In all, 15 Georgia school districts will get nearly $51 million to buy electric school buses.
In all, 15 Georgia school districts will get nearly $51 million to buy electric school buses.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Community college transfers derail students: 'Waste of time'
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.
Morehouse College hosts annual fan fest
The event also featured a college and career fair. Representatives from dozens of HBCUs (Historically Black colleges and universities) were in attendance.
The event also featured a college and career fair. Representatives from dozens of HBCUs (Historically Black colleges and universities) were in attendance.
Georgia school will pay $181K in legal fees, reinstate concerned mother and teacher who was wrongfully fired
The Georgia mom and substitute teacher was fired after she expressed concern over "All Are Welcome," a book that reportedly contains several illustrations of same-sex couples parenting and expecting children.
The Georgia mom and substitute teacher was fired after she expressed concern over "All Are Welcome," a book that reportedly contains several illustrations of same-sex couples parenting and expecting children.
Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Black parents seek schools affirming their history as some states ban race education
The situation has caused more Black families to leave public schools, opting for homeschooling or private schools that embrace their identity and culture.
The situation has caused more Black families to leave public schools, opting for homeschooling or private schools that embrace their identity and culture.
Meghan Trainor says 'f--- teachers,' apologizes after immense backlash: 'I got angry'
Meghan Trainor is apologizing for comments made at the expense of teachers. The "All About that Bass" singer expressed her love of teachers after receiving backlash for comments made on her podcast.
Meghan Trainor is apologizing for comments made at the expense of teachers. The "All About that Bass" singer expressed her love of teachers after receiving backlash for comments made on her podcast.