Stacey Abrams wants to make average teacher salary $75,000 in Georgia
The pay increase would be spread out over four years and cost more than $400 million per year, Abrams' campaign says.
The pay increase would be spread out over four years and cost more than $400 million per year, Abrams' campaign says.
Cobb County Schools to launch new security measures
A number of parents showed up at the Cobb School Board meeting to talk about safety issues. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said there will be a number of changes in place by the time the new school year begins.
A number of parents showed up at the Cobb School Board meeting to talk about safety issues. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said there will be a number of changes in place by the time the new school year begins.
Father gets diploma 27 years after dropping out of high school: ‘I was led by God’
“Three of my children are still in high school and I felt I needed to be an example to them,” Clyde Welch Jr. told FOX Television Stations.
“Three of my children are still in high school and I felt I needed to be an example to them,” Clyde Welch Jr. told FOX Television Stations.
Program teach children to code, build video games
A program that trains teenagers and young adults in tech careers is heading to Atlanta.
A program that trains teenagers and young adults in tech careers is heading to Atlanta.
Teachers after Texas attack: ‘None of us are built for this’
Teachers in the United States are reflecting on the responsibilities their jobs require as school shootings become more common.
Teachers in the United States are reflecting on the responsibilities their jobs require as school shootings become more common.
Gwinnett County provides free lunches to students this summer
Starting this week, Gwinnett families can receive meal assistance directly from the county.
Starting this week, Gwinnett families can receive meal assistance directly from the county.
Druid Hills High School restored to DeKalb County Schools facility plan
Amid pressure from the Georgia Department of Education, parents, and students the DeKalb Board of Education voted unanimously to restore Druid Hills High School to the district’s five-year facilities plan. The vote came Tuesday during a specially called meeting.
Amid pressure from the Georgia Department of Education, parents, and students the DeKalb Board of Education voted unanimously to restore Druid Hills High School to the district’s five-year facilities plan. The vote came Tuesday during a specially called meeting.
Flash cards depicting pregnant man used to teach preschoolers about colors, says legislator
A teacher in North Carolina used flashcards with LGBTQIA+ messages to teach her preschool class colors, according to NC House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore.
A teacher in North Carolina used flashcards with LGBTQIA+ messages to teach her preschool class colors, according to NC House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore.
‘This student’s behavior is sickening’: Florida 5th grader arrested for mass shooting threat
A 10-year-old Florida boy has been arrested after deputies say he sent a text message threatening a mass shooting.
A 10-year-old Florida boy has been arrested after deputies say he sent a text message threatening a mass shooting.
Airbnb co-founder surprises Gwinnett County graduates with stock gift
Students at Gwinnett County's Brookwood High School were shocked when the co-founder of Airbnb announced a special graduation gift during his commencement address: he was giving each of them 22 shares of Airbnb stock.
Students at Gwinnett County's Brookwood High School were shocked when the co-founder of Airbnb announced a special graduation gift during his commencement address: he was giving each of them 22 shares of Airbnb stock.
Metro Atlanta schools to see increased security after Texas elementary school shooting
The Gwinnett County School District is just one of the school districts that will have a more visible police presence on Wednesday, a day after the largest mass shooting at a Texas elementary school in more than a decade.
The Gwinnett County School District is just one of the school districts that will have a more visible police presence on Wednesday, a day after the largest mass shooting at a Texas elementary school in more than a decade.
Struggling senior says he's grateful for the second chance at graduation success
Chalmers had some various academic challenges his first three years of high school and missed a lot of coursework despite his grandmother's efforts to intervene.
Chalmers had some various academic challenges his first three years of high school and missed a lot of coursework despite his grandmother's efforts to intervene.
Gwinnett County's 2022 Teacher of the Year says he's leaving the school district
Archer High School algebra teacher Lee Allen, Gwinnett County's top teacher, said he's leaving the school district, citing a disconnect between superintendents, school administrators and teachers regarding the post-pandemic challenges teachers face.
Archer High School algebra teacher Lee Allen, Gwinnett County's top teacher, said he's leaving the school district, citing a disconnect between superintendents, school administrators and teachers regarding the post-pandemic challenges teachers face.
School board honors Gwinnett bus driver for safely transporting children during shooting
The Gwinnett County Board of Education and Gwinnett County Public Schools honored a bus driver for quick actions in protecting Riverside Elementary School students when a woman shot at her bus on May 9.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education and Gwinnett County Public Schools honored a bus driver for quick actions in protecting Riverside Elementary School students when a woman shot at her bus on May 9.
High school students learn surgical skills at California hospital
School officials in Sacramento said they hoped the experience would inspire the students to seek certain careers they may not have previously felt comfortable pursuing.
School officials in Sacramento said they hoped the experience would inspire the students to seek certain careers they may not have previously felt comfortable pursuing.
Congrats, grads! Here are some discounts, freebies offered for class of 2022
Congratulations to the class of 2022! In celebration, many food chains are offering deals and freebies, including a free box of a dozen doughnuts.
Congratulations to the class of 2022! In celebration, many food chains are offering deals and freebies, including a free box of a dozen doughnuts.
Unloaded gun found at Mill Creek High, school officials say
Gwinnett County School officials have confirmed an unloaded gun was found under a seat a one of its high schools.
Gwinnett County School officials have confirmed an unloaded gun was found under a seat a one of its high schools.
At least 135 teachers, aides charged with child sex crimes this year alone
Of the 135 arrests made, at least 102, or 76%, involved alleged crimes against students.
Of the 135 arrests made, at least 102, or 76%, involved alleged crimes against students.
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority donates $100K to Atlanta's Morris Brown College
AKA DONATION: The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has donated $100,000 to Atlanta's historic Morris Brown College for scholarships and other operational costs.
AKA DONATION: The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has donated $100,000 to Atlanta's historic Morris Brown College for scholarships and other operational costs.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel pays off student debt for Los Angeles art school graduates
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel previously took summer classes at Otis College of Art and Design in high school before attending Stanford University.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel previously took summer classes at Otis College of Art and Design in high school before attending Stanford University.