Gwinnett County Public Schools shows off new security measures ahead of first day of class
Gwinnett County Public Schools Police Chief Tony Lockhart has the tall task of keeping students and staff at the district's 142 schools safe.
Gwinnett County Public Schools Police Chief Tony Lockhart has the tall task of keeping students and staff at the district's 142 schools safe.
Georgia test scores rise, but stay below pre-pandemic levels
Test scores for Georgia students recovered some in the 2021-2022 school year from their pandemic plunge, but remain significantly below pre-pandemic levels, raising questions about whether students can fully recover and how long that might take.
Test scores for Georgia students recovered some in the 2021-2022 school year from their pandemic plunge, but remain significantly below pre-pandemic levels, raising questions about whether students can fully recover and how long that might take.
Rockdale County requires students carry clear backpacks for next school year
Rockdale County students from first to twelfth grade will have to carry clear backpacks when they head back to class next month.
Rockdale County students from first to twelfth grade will have to carry clear backpacks when they head back to class next month.
Dr. Jill Biden, Education Secretary stops in Athens on multi-state tour
Dr. Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona stopped in Georgia on Thursday.
Dr. Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona stopped in Georgia on Thursday.
Gainesville City Schools will have armed security guards
Gainesville City Schools currently have school resource officers. Now, there will be armed security guards on each of the campuses to add an extra layer of security.
Gainesville City Schools currently have school resource officers. Now, there will be armed security guards on each of the campuses to add an extra layer of security.
Nazi symbol or not: New Cobb County school logo on hold after backlash
Many have pointed out it resembles a Nazi symbol, though a school district said the design was based on a U.S. Army colonel’s eagle wings.
Many have pointed out it resembles a Nazi symbol, though a school district said the design was based on a U.S. Army colonel’s eagle wings.
Jill Biden, education chief brings summer learning tour to Georgia
Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona will visit Connecticut, Georgia and Michigan this week to examine summer learning programs that are helping children who fell behind during the pandemic catch up on reading, writing and arithmetic before the new school year begins.
Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona will visit Connecticut, Georgia and Michigan this week to examine summer learning programs that are helping children who fell behind during the pandemic catch up on reading, writing and arithmetic before the new school year begins.
Hosea Helps provides school supplies for metro-Atlanta kids
A Metro Atlanta non-profit will give back to the community once again, ensuring students have the tools needed for when they head back to class. This year the organization Hosea Helps is teaming up with Amazon to host the 16th annual Back-to-School Jamboree.
A Metro Atlanta non-profit will give back to the community once again, ensuring students have the tools needed for when they head back to class. This year the organization Hosea Helps is teaming up with Amazon to host the 16th annual Back-to-School Jamboree.
Cobb School Board approves controversial measure to hire armed security guards
The Cobb Board of Education voted on Thursday evening to allow non-certified police officers to carry guns inside school buildings.
The Cobb Board of Education voted on Thursday evening to allow non-certified police officers to carry guns inside school buildings.
Clayton County requiring clear bookbags for upcoming school year
Students heading back to class in Clayton County will have to use clear bookbags and backpacks after last school year saw an increase the number of weapons found at the county's schools.
Students heading back to class in Clayton County will have to use clear bookbags and backpacks after last school year saw an increase the number of weapons found at the county's schools.
NBA legend Charles Barkley donates $1M to Atlanta's Spelman College
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is donating $1 million to support Spelman after he said he saw how much of an impact the Atlanta HBCU had on the daughter of his business partner.
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is donating $1 million to support Spelman after he said he saw how much of an impact the Atlanta HBCU had on the daughter of his business partner.
Georgia expands scholarship program to more students with special needs
Georgia's Special Needs Scholarship allows parents to use money from the state to attend a private school that may be better for their child's needs. One Georgia mom says it's proving to be a lifeline for her and her son.
Georgia's Special Needs Scholarship allows parents to use money from the state to attend a private school that may be better for their child's needs. One Georgia mom says it's proving to be a lifeline for her and her son.
These Georgia laws go into effect on July 1
Starting Friday, dozens of new laws will take effect in Georgia. The laws cover a range of topics from a ban on teaching 'divisive concepts' in schools to requiring recess in schools, to making tougher fines for street racers.
Starting Friday, dozens of new laws will take effect in Georgia. The laws cover a range of topics from a ban on teaching 'divisive concepts' in schools to requiring recess in schools, to making tougher fines for street racers.
V is for vaccine: Sesame Street's Elmo gets COVID-19 vaccine
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.
Prison time cut for educator convicted in Atlanta Public Schools cheating trial
Dana Evans is one of 11 educators with the Atlanta Public Schools convicted in a highly-publicized cheating scandal back in 2015.
Dana Evans is one of 11 educators with the Atlanta Public Schools convicted in a highly-publicized cheating scandal back in 2015.
School districts pricing out parents on record requests by charging tens of thousands in 'exorbitant fees'
A freedom of information expert from Iowa told Fox News Digital 'that the government is using [public records fees] as a way to place records out of reach of ordinary folks.'
A freedom of information expert from Iowa told Fox News Digital 'that the government is using [public records fees] as a way to place records out of reach of ordinary folks.'
APS educator's Minecraft game 'Good Trouble' spreading across the globe
Minecraft and APS educator Felisa Ford wanted to do something to elevate the minds and experiences of Americans. The result is a very popular game called "Good Trouble" that is spreading around the world.
Minecraft and APS educator Felisa Ford wanted to do something to elevate the minds and experiences of Americans. The result is a very popular game called "Good Trouble" that is spreading around the world.
Atlanta's HBCUs staff train on how to respond to active shooter situation
Leaders from several of Atlanta’s top historically black colleges and university came together on Wednesday for active shooter training exercise.
Leaders from several of Atlanta’s top historically black colleges and university came together on Wednesday for active shooter training exercise.
HBCUs learn security tools for responding to campus threats
Leaders of historically black colleges and universities in Atlanta are learning how to better respond to bomb threats after threats to multiple campuses this year.
Leaders of historically black colleges and universities in Atlanta are learning how to better respond to bomb threats after threats to multiple campuses this year.
50 years of Title IX: What is it, and what impact has it had?
Title IX, the law best known for its role in gender equity in athletics and preventing sexual harassment on campuses, is turning 50.
Title IX, the law best known for its role in gender equity in athletics and preventing sexual harassment on campuses, is turning 50.