Parents urge Gwinnett school officials to reinstate mask mandate
Gwinnett County Schools dropped its mask requirement for students and teachers in June following an outcry from parents, who claimed children were sick of wearing the masks in class.
Gwinnett school board unanimously approves new superintendent
Dr. Calvin Watts will take over as the head of the state's largest public school district.
Some metro Atlanta school districts implement mask mandates
Two metro Atlanta school districts have announced face masks will be mandatory for the fall semester within the last few days.
Parents pack Gwinnett County School Board meeting
It was a packed house at the Gwinnett County School Board meeting Thursday night with several controversial topics being discussed.
Gwinnett, Cobb school districts face accreditation review
Gwinnett County Public Schools is now the second district in Georgia to be under the microscope of accreditation officials.
Masks no longer required in Gwinnett County Public Schools
Gwinnett County Public Schools announced Wednesday the district is now strongly recommending people wear masks in school facilities.
Gwinnett Schools employee accused of hitting child with autistism
A former Gwinnett County Public Schools employee faces simple battery charges for allegedly hitting a student.
'Heart' of Duluth High, beloved Gwinnett County teacher dies
Duluth High School students and staff remember social studies teacher Geri Flanary as the "heart" of the school.
Georgia to get federal boost to help end student homelessness
The U.S. Education Department made a big announcement Friday as they work to end student homelessness.
Gwinnett County schools seeking public input in search for superintendent
Gwinnett County Public Schools said Monday its search for a new superintendent is underway, and the district is seeking input from stakeholders to determine the best candidate.
Gwinnett schools offer bonuses for substitute teachers to address shortage
As schools across the country and across Georgia face a need for more substitute teachers, Gwinnett County Public Schools is handing out bonuses and relaxing hiring requirements in hopes of attracting more applicants.
Sen. Ossoff announces $1.6 billion in funding for metro Atlanta schools
Senator Jon Ossoff spent Thursday afternoon at Cascade Elementary School in Atlanta announcing billions of dollars for schools in north Georgia.
Gwinnett County school bus drivers to receive $1.90 hourly raises
Gwinnett County Public Schools announced it would increase bus driver wages by $1.90.
CDC releases new guidelines on kids in class while schools plan for 2021-2022
CDC has new guidelines for kids in the classroom as school districts release plans for 20211-2022 school year.
Gwinnett School Board votes to part ways with long-serving superintendent
The Gwinnett County Board of Education has voted to part ways with its long-serving CEO and superintendent during a meeting on Thursday.
Gwinnett schools make plans for in-person graduation ceremonies
Here's a schedule of in-person graduations for Gwinnett County high schools.
Hundreds of Gwinnett teachers get COVID-19 vaccines on first day of eligibility
Monday marked the first day Georgia educators became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Districts across the state are hosting vaccination events or coordinating with local departments of health to get teachers vaccinated.
Georgia school districts prepare to vaccinate faculty, staff on Monday
School districts across the state are preparing to launch mass vaccination plans for employees that expressed interest in receiving vaccines.
Gwinnett County Public Schools announces COVID-19 vaccine rollout for employees
Gwinnett County Public Schools will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccinations the more than 13,000 employees that expressed their interest on March 8.
Former students help Gwinnett County teacher suffering from lingering COVID-19 symptoms
Language Arts Teacher Ryan Proffitt said he contracted COVID-19 last March. Since then, he's still battled symptoms of the deadly virus.