Our top 5 reasons to visit Kidsignments this week

One of the nation's largest consignments events is happening this week at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds -- and for many parents, it's the perfect place to get that back-to-school shopping finished.

Termination hearing for Cobb County teacher over book wraps up

It has been a long two days for Due West Elementary fifth-grade teacher Katie Rinderle. She was teary-eyed when she took the stand.

Cobb County teacher on leave over book faces termination hearing

The Cobb County teacher is fighting for her job after reading a book to her class that the district says violates Georgia's Divisive Concepts Law.

Fairburn miniature golf course scores with back-to-school event

Miniature golf course Swing is hosting a "Get Your Putt Back to School Bash" this Saturday -- and you're invited!

Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions

Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.

DeKalb County high school 'evacuated' over power outages from storms

Students at a DeKalb County high school have been transported to nearby schools after Monday night's storms left their campus without power for hours.

Lakeside High School Viking Band looking forward to season of music

DeKalb County students may be heading back to class today, but members of the Lakeside Viking Band have already been working on their preparations for the season for weeks.

Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan that cancels $39B in student loans

The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”

Quavo Cares Foundations teams up with Tender Foundation for back-to-school giveaway

Students across Atlanta are heading back to school. Some parents and kids who needed a little extra help lined up and got exactly what they needed at an event organized by Migos rapper Quavo's team.

PHOTOS: First day of school photos for students in Georgia | 2023-24

Hundreds of thousands of students are headed back to school in Georgia. Here are some first-day-of-school photos sent to use by viewers.

Georgia school test scores still not at pre-pandemic levels

Testing data recently released from the Georgia Department of Education shows some recovery from the pandemic learning loss. But education experts say students still have a long way to go to get back to pre-pandemic results.

Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board

The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.