Education News

The U.S. has approved more than $42 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness for more than 615,000 borrowers in the past 18 months as part of a program aimed at getting more people to work in public service jobs.

A man is in custody after allegedly threatening Richmond County Board of Education police officers on the campus of Glenn Hills High School.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed a bill to boost cybersecurity job training programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Dr. Stacie Pettit from Augusta University sits down with Danielle Ledbetter to talk about talk about COVID-19's impact on the education system.

The Columbia County School District has announced their plans for the 2020-2021 school year, as the Aug. 3 start date approaches.

Richmond County School System Spring Career Fair

Parents at Cedar Ridge Elementary School are being advised by school principal, LeAnne Gregg of a water main break causing Cedar Ridge Elementary to lose water.

More events will be held throughout the month of April for Autism Awareness

This morning a student at Thomson - McDuffie Middle School was found with a weapon while on campus.

Over the course of two years, they found a reason why successfully removing a tumor links with less patients seeing the disease spread.

The student, who has not been named, was found dead of an apparent suicide in a residence hall around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday evening.

The Columbia County School District welcomed State School Superintendent Richard Woods Monday, April 29, to two schools recently recognized for two different achievements.

Teachers from all across the Palmetto State are planning a walkout Wednesday, May 1.

This new logo complements USC Aiken’s athletic marketing mark, which will not change at this time.

Along with increases in performing arts funding, the budget recommended a reduction in class sizes and featured a historic pay increase for teachers.

The scholarship fund and award were created after Ryan passed in the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting.

A Grovetown high school senior’s yearbook quote about Jesus sparking outrage with the school’s administration.

The last days for Richmond County parents to register their child for Pre-K are Monday, Apr. 1 and Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2019.

A student was sent to the hospital Monday morning after a fight broke out at Hephzibah High School.

Parents with young kids in the Aiken County Public School System have exciting options for their students. Three elementary schools will soon begin world language immersion.

The transition to college is a huge adjustment for students and their families. FOX 54 is is taking a closer look at 2 students who will have a little extra on their plate this Fall.

When you’re enjoying a day by the water, you want to be having fun and relaxing. Preparation all starts at home.

There are many educators who value making a difference in their students’ lives. Aiken County Public School teachers and staff participated in the #Affecttheculture contest during the month of May.

Bus drivers, parents and the Transport Workers Union spoke on concerns about school buses.

Wednesday teachers in South Carolina are planning to ‘walk out’ in order to have their voices be heard.

The Early College program offers rigorous instruction and accelerated courses with an opportunity to attend Augusta University while simultaneously earning a high school diploma.

A group of selected middle school students started their first day of Cyber and Robotics camp Monday Morning.

Raises could be on the horizon for Columbia County School District employees.

The future of STEM careers in the CSRA just got brighter. The National Nuclear Security Administration announced a $5 million grant to 5 local colleges.

A healthcare and workforce forum was held Tuesday at Augusta’s K-R-O-C center.