Recent false reports of attacks at US schools coming from overseas, federal agents say

Federal agents believe a recent spate of threats and false reports of shooters at high schools and colleges across the U.S. may be coming from outside of the country.

Biden's student loan forgiveness plan on hold following appeals court decision

President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers lost another battle in court on Monday when a federal appeals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction halting the program while an appeal plays out.

Now that a federal court has blocked Biden's student loan plan, what happens now?

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers wondering if they’ll get debt relief at all.

EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers to wonder if they’ll get debt relief at all. Here’s where things currently stand.

Biden’s student loan forgiveness program struck down by Texas federal judge

President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.

UPS driver loses SAT tests belonging to Texas students

Dozens of students may be forced to retake an exam used in college admissions after their original tests were lost in transit.

Hundreds turn out for meeting about violence in Gwinnett County schools

Concerns about school safety at peak levels in Gwinnett County after the shooting death of a student last week. Monday night school leaders, staff, community members, parents and law enforcement gathered for what they called a "Code-Red" meeting. The focus was on school violence and what is being done to keep students safe.

Longtime Georgia educator Ms. Dot honored with special day

For over six decades, Ms. Dot Fraiser taught and loved the students of Bartow County. Now the longtime educator (and first-ever teacher of the year back in 1964) is celebrated every year on Ms. Dot Day.

Mill Creek High School cheerleader killed in suspected DUI crash

A 16-year-old Mill Creek High was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Gwinnett County over the weekend. A moment of silence was held at Caitlyn Pollock’s high school on Monday.

Affirmative action in jeopardy after Supreme Court justices raise doubts

The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over vexing questions of race.

Biden administration relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a “monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Monday is last day to apply for limited waiver

Oct. 31, 2022, is the last day to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver, which allows borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify.

Police search for teen in death of Norcross High School student in off-campus shooting

Brendon Young, 18, of Lawrenceville, was charged with felony murder and aggravated assault on Friday in connection to the death of 17-year-old DeAndre Henderson.

Norcross High School student dies from injuries in off-campus shooting, police say

Gwinnett County police said a Norcross High School student shot near the campus died. Police said officers found the student shot at around noon Wednesday about a mile from the high school.

DeKalb County public charter schools win lawsuit for 'years' of underfunding

Seven DeKalb County public charter schools are now entitled to reimbursements for underfunding thanks to a court case win against the DeKalb County School District.