Superintendent's message as DeKalb County Schools continues its move toward in-person learning
DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris released a video on Sunday addressing faculty and staff as the school district begins to offer in-class learning again this upcoming semester.
DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris released a video on Sunday addressing faculty and staff as the school district begins to offer in-class learning again this upcoming semester.
Protests against DeKalb schools re-opening enter second week
Hundreds of parents, teachers, and students protested lined up along the road near the entrance to DeKalb County School District’s main office on Tuesday – for the second week in a row.
Hundreds of parents, teachers, and students protested lined up along the road near the entrance to DeKalb County School District’s main office on Tuesday – for the second week in a row.
Educators say in-person instruction puts parenting-teachers in a bind
Dozens of teachers and their supporters lined the entrance of the DeKalb School Board Headquarters to protest the decision to return to in-person instruction.
Dozens of teachers and their supporters lined the entrance of the DeKalb School Board Headquarters to protest the decision to return to in-person instruction.
DeKalb County teachers concerned about return to classroom plan
DeKalb County school teacher Anwar White said he and many of his colleagues are frustrated and fearful about returning to school in January, especially since DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Cheryl Watson Harris has said for months the bar for returning to school was set high with safety in mind—no in-person instruction until there were no more than 100 new coronavirus cases reported per 100,000 DeKalb County residents for 14 consecutive days.
DeKalb County school teacher Anwar White said he and many of his colleagues are frustrated and fearful about returning to school in January, especially since DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Cheryl Watson Harris has said for months the bar for returning to school was set high with safety in mind—no in-person instruction until there were no more than 100 new coronavirus cases reported per 100,000 DeKalb County residents for 14 consecutive days.
Georgia schools continue debate of in-person learning for spring 2021 semester
There is no doubt that COVID-19 is on the rise in Georgia. In DeKalb County alone, there have been more than 27,000 confirmed cases, according to state health officials. The rate of cases is on the rise as well. That is something the DeKalb County School Board COVID Task Force kept in mind as they met on Monday to decide if classes should remain completely virtual for the spring 2021 semester.
There is no doubt that COVID-19 is on the rise in Georgia. In DeKalb County alone, there have been more than 27,000 confirmed cases, according to state health officials. The rate of cases is on the rise as well. That is something the DeKalb County School Board COVID Task Force kept in mind as they met on Monday to decide if classes should remain completely virtual for the spring 2021 semester.
DeKalb superintendent delays reopening, addresses parent concerns and teacher fears
Cheryl Watson-Harris, superintendent for the DeKalb County School District, has delayed the start of in-person learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cheryl Watson-Harris, superintendent for the DeKalb County School District, has delayed the start of in-person learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
DeKalb County's school superintendent responds to parents' billboards
DeKalb County's school superintendent has responded to billboards posted last week to get her attention.
DeKalb County's school superintendent has responded to billboards posted last week to get her attention.
DeKalb County parents with opposing views press school board to revise reopening plan
Steven Morales, of Brookhaven, is one of 80 DeKalb County School District parents who pitched in to pay for six billboards with the hashtag "OpenOurSchools." The billboards bear a direct message to Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris and the school board and expressed opposition to the proposed one day a week in class in favor of full-time face-to-face learning.
Steven Morales, of Brookhaven, is one of 80 DeKalb County School District parents who pitched in to pay for six billboards with the hashtag "OpenOurSchools." The billboards bear a direct message to Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris and the school board and expressed opposition to the proposed one day a week in class in favor of full-time face-to-face learning.
Mother fears special needs children are falling through the cracks due to virtual learning
Virtual learning has been a big transition for all students, parents, and teachers but one Dekalb County School District mom says it's been especially hard on her daughter.
Virtual learning has been a big transition for all students, parents, and teachers but one Dekalb County School District mom says it's been especially hard on her daughter.
Lack of laptops stand in the way of virtual learning for some DeKalb County students
The school year is underway for students in the Dekalb County School District but some don't have what they need to learn virtually.
The school year is underway for students in the Dekalb County School District but some don't have what they need to learn virtually.
Parents say they were blindsided by DeKalb County Schools decision to push back fall sports
Fall sports are being pushed back across several metro Atlanta counties. The latest announcement came on Friday from the DeKalb County School District. Several parents said they found out about the announcement from a Facebook post. They said they feel the district has not been transparent.
Fall sports are being pushed back across several metro Atlanta counties. The latest announcement came on Friday from the DeKalb County School District. Several parents said they found out about the announcement from a Facebook post. They said they feel the district has not been transparent.
DeKalb School hold athletics town hall
DeKalb County Schools held a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday called ‘Athletics and the impact of COVID 19.”
DeKalb County Schools held a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday called ‘Athletics and the impact of COVID 19.”
DeKalb County teacher resigns after accusation of disturbing social media post
The special education teacher accused of making a disturbing comment on Facebook is no longer employed with the DeKalb County Schools District, officials confirmed Friday morning.
The special education teacher accused of making a disturbing comment on Facebook is no longer employed with the DeKalb County Schools District, officials confirmed Friday morning.
DeKalb County teachers to be furloughed 1 day, following budget approval
Teachers within the DeKalb County School District will be furloughed a total of one day following a budget approval vote.
Teachers within the DeKalb County School District will be furloughed a total of one day following a budget approval vote.
DeKalb County teachers fear furloughs are ahead
The new superintendent for DeKalb County Schools is expected to present her amended budget proposal this Friday to the school board. Some teachers are concerned about the possibility of furloughs because of COVID-19.
The new superintendent for DeKalb County Schools is expected to present her amended budget proposal this Friday to the school board. Some teachers are concerned about the possibility of furloughs because of COVID-19.
Special education teacher accused of making disturbing Facebook comment
Community members are outraged over a comment on Facebook that appears to be from the account of a metro Atlanta special education teacher. Dozens of FOX 5 viewers have voiced their concerns not only through emails but phone calls into our newsroom.
Community members are outraged over a comment on Facebook that appears to be from the account of a metro Atlanta special education teacher. Dozens of FOX 5 viewers have voiced their concerns not only through emails but phone calls into our newsroom.
High School football prep varies around Atlanta
Both Tucker and Dacula are scheduled to play Thursday September 3rd in the Corky Kell Classic, but to this point their preparation for the 2020 high school football season looks a lot different.
Both Tucker and Dacula are scheduled to play Thursday September 3rd in the Corky Kell Classic, but to this point their preparation for the 2020 high school football season looks a lot different.
3 more school districts work to solidify plans for upcoming school year
Three more school districts decided on back to school plans Monday, as several concerns remain at the forefront of parents’ minds such as the likelihood of virtual learning, and when classes will start.
Three more school districts decided on back to school plans Monday, as several concerns remain at the forefront of parents’ minds such as the likelihood of virtual learning, and when classes will start.
DeKalb school year to begin with virtual distance learning in mid-August
DeKalb County's new school superintendent, Cheryl Watson-Harris, said the district is taking every precaution possible to prepare for the return of school district staff this week.
DeKalb County's new school superintendent, Cheryl Watson-Harris, said the district is taking every precaution possible to prepare for the return of school district staff this week.
Cheryl Watson-Harris formally approved as DeKalb County School Superintendent
Cheryl Watson-Harris has been officially selected as the next superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, the county's Board of Education announced Thursday.
Cheryl Watson-Harris has been officially selected as the next superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, the county's Board of Education announced Thursday.