Devices allow Fulton County school buses to request green lights

Devices allow Fulton County school buses to request green lights

Fulton County School System is the first district in the U.S. to use connected vehicle, or CV, technology to give school buses green lights at traffic signals. Leaders say it will improve school bus safety while addressing the national driver shortage.

Fulton County School System is the first district in the U.S. to use connected vehicle, or CV, technology to give school buses green lights at traffic signals. Leaders say it will improve school bus safety while addressing the national driver shortage.

Student loan forgiveness eligibility scaled back; here's what you need to know

Student loan forgiveness eligibility scaled back; here's what you need to know

The Department of Education said last week that borrowers with federal student loans held by private banks would be ineligible for loan forgiveness unless they already consolidated their loans.

The Department of Education said last week that borrowers with federal student loans held by private banks would be ineligible for loan forgiveness unless they already consolidated their loans.

Archer HS implements new rules after armed man arrested at football game

Archer HS implements new rules after armed man arrested at football game

Almost a month after an armed man was arrested at an Archer High School football game, the school announced a heightened security policy at games moving forward.

Almost a month after an armed man was arrested at an Archer High School football game, the school announced a heightened security policy at games moving forward.

Kids with disabilities facing off-the-record school suspensions

Kids with disabilities facing off-the-record school suspensions

Advocates say schools increasingly are removing children with disabilities from the classroom because of behavior issues related to their disability but are not recording the actions.

Advocates say schools increasingly are removing children with disabilities from the classroom because of behavior issues related to their disability but are not recording the actions.

Racism sidelines 2 Northern California high school football teams

Racism sidelines 2 Northern California high school football teams

Amador High School canceled the rest of its season because of a Snapchat group named “Kill the Blacks” and that River Valley High School in Yuba City forfeited its Friday game after a TikTok video created by players involving a mock slave auction surfaced.

Amador High School canceled the rest of its season because of a Snapchat group named “Kill the Blacks” and that River Valley High School in Yuba City forfeited its Friday game after a TikTok video created by players involving a mock slave auction surfaced.

Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says

Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says

The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.

Clark Atlanta students complain of lack of keys

Clark Atlanta students complain of lack of keys

Several Clark Atlanta students said they were never given keys at move-in to lock their dorm rooms or the keys they were given didn't work. They says there have been multiple robberies as a result.

Several Clark Atlanta students said they were never given keys at move-in to lock their dorm rooms or the keys they were given didn't work. They says there have been multiple robberies as a result.

CBO: Biden's student loan cancellation plan to cost $400B

CBO: Biden's student loan cancellation plan to cost $400B

The Biden administration previously estimated the plan would cost about $24 billion a year over the next 10 years.

The Biden administration previously estimated the plan would cost about $24 billion a year over the next 10 years.

Gwinnett County superintendent steps down from board amid controversy

Gwinnett County superintendent steps down from board amid controversy

Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts over Gwinnett County Public Schools recently announced his departure from the Board of Directors for Cognia. This comes amid a controversy about Watts accepting the position in the first place.

Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts over Gwinnett County Public Schools recently announced his departure from the Board of Directors for Cognia. This comes amid a controversy about Watts accepting the position in the first place.

Education issues take unusual back seat in Georgia governor's race

Education issues take unusual back seat in Georgia governor's race

Education has usually been a major issue in Georgia elections, but polls show the issue trailing among voter concerns this year, and candidates are spending more time talking about inflation, the economy, abortion and guns.

Education has usually been a major issue in Georgia elections, but polls show the issue trailing among voter concerns this year, and candidates are spending more time talking about inflation, the economy, abortion and guns.

Officials investigating social media threats targeting Clayton County schools

Officials investigating social media threats targeting Clayton County schools

Officials are investigating a series of violent threats posted to social media that have caused lockdowns and increased police at multiple Clayton County schools.

Officials are investigating a series of violent threats posted to social media that have caused lockdowns and increased police at multiple Clayton County schools.