State superintendent reacts to viral video showing conditions at Druid Hills High School

The Georgia State School Superintendent is now weighing in on the DeKalb County School District's response to ongoing issues at Druid Hills High School brought to light by a student-made video.

Brooklyn Public Library offers free e-books to teens nationwide in response to book bans

The Brooklyn Public Library’s “Books UnBanned” program allows those ages 12 to 21 to apply for a free eCard to access its massive collection, regardless of where they live.

Florida releases 2 examples claiming critical race theory in math textbooks

Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.

Emory University dropping names of 2 men from campus over past beliefs

Emory University will remove the names of a former psychologist and a former U.S. Supreme Court justice from its campus over the men's controversial past support of eugenics and secession.

Druid Hills High School students to stage walkout over needed repairs

Students at DeKalb County's Druid Hills High School will walk out Friday afternoon as a protest of the lack of repairs they say are much needed due tot the dangerous conditions on campus.

Teen with Down syndrome allowed to stay in school longer to graduate despite age

Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.

Cross Keys principal hosts safety meeting after student arrested with gun on campus

Cross Keys High School Principal Brittany Cunningham hosted the safety meeting to share with parents what happened on Tuesday and what can be done to prevent it.

Loeffler, Greater Georgia question fairness in APS voter registration events

Former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler said her voter registration and engagement group is not being allowed to hold an event at one Atlanta high school, while an organization founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams is.

Officials seek community's input on preserving DeKalb County's first Black public school

DeKalb's County's Bruce Street School was made before integration to serve as the county's first Black public school building. Now officials want to know how you want this historic site preserved for the future.

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