Mother wants driver fired after fight on DeKalb County school bus

Chasrice Green showed FOX 5 cellphone video which shows students on her daughters' DeKalb County school bus first attacking her 8-year-old, then beating her 10-year-old when she tried to defend her sister.

Biden administration’s new student loan forgiveness steps could impact 4M borrowers

Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.

Ohio teacher becomes 2022 National Teacher of the Year

Kurt Russell teaches history and coaches basketball at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.

DeKalb County School Board to discuss Druid Hills High issues after viral student video

The DeKalb County School Board is expected to discuss a viral video produced by students that show their concerns over the conditions inside one of the district's oldest schools.

Druid Hills High School conditions: Superintendent responds to student video

Some Druid Hills High School students are concerned about what they say are poor conditions inside the building like electrical issues, mold, and water damage. They're demanding that district leaders prioritize renovating the school.

Fulton County coach plans to file federal lawsuit after suspension over confrontation with a student

The Fulton County coach was suspended without pay after he physically restrained a female student who had allegedly brought a gun to school. He is now filing a federal lawsuit against the school system saying they violated his constitutional rights.

Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says

Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31

Book bans: The 10 most challenged titles in school libraries

The American Library Association says book-ban attempts are spiking, and the most targeted titles were by or about Black or LGBTQ individuals.

US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil

The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.

Gwinnett County high school principal apologizes, asks students for video of fight

The Mountain View High School principal said in a letter on Thursday two ninth-graders were in a fight when one of them used a pencil as a weapon on the other, sending them to a hospital. School officials told students to erase videos from social media.

Georgia school districts extend salary bonuses to more employees

Gwinnett County Public Schools and Clayton County Public Schools are extending $2,000 bonuses to more employees than specified in the state's budget.

Atlanta high school students get hands-on culinary training

This morning, the Good Day Atlanta team got a very special look at the unique culinary arts program at Booker T. Washington High School.

Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.