Education Sec. Miguel Cardona addresses learning during pandemic, senators' 1619 Project letter
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona spoke in an exclusive one-on-one interview with FOX 5 Atlanta about the reopening of schools, how the pandemic has caused learning loss, and accusations made by nearly 40 senators that the Department of Education is pushing ideological-based curriculum.
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona spoke in an exclusive one-on-one interview with FOX 5 Atlanta about the reopening of schools, how the pandemic has caused learning loss, and accusations made by nearly 40 senators that the Department of Education is pushing ideological-based curriculum.
Georgia students create free tutoring site
A group of high school juniors in Johns Creek have created a free virtual tutoring service that now helps hundreds of students across 20 states as far as California.
A group of high school juniors in Johns Creek have created a free virtual tutoring service that now helps hundreds of students across 20 states as far as California.
Parents push to get 'outdated' Sprayberry High School rebuilt
Sprayberry High School parents said the building is outdated and falling apart. The school has been in the current building since 1973. They're now advocating to get district leadrs to rebuild.
Sprayberry High School parents said the building is outdated and falling apart. The school has been in the current building since 1973. They're now advocating to get district leadrs to rebuild.
COVID-19 cases prompt Riverdale elementary school to end year virtually, district says
Clayton County Public Schools officials said a cluster of COVID-19 cases at Harper Elementary School is prompting classes to go virtual for the rest of the school year.
Clayton County Public Schools officials said a cluster of COVID-19 cases at Harper Elementary School is prompting classes to go virtual for the rest of the school year.
12-year-old boy genius graduates from high school, college in same year — and he’s already started 2 companies
A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.
A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.
Metro Atlanta biologist leads nature hikes for kids
Anne Marie Hoffman wanted to share her love of the outdoors with others. The result? A unique experience for kids and their families called Tyke Hike.
Anne Marie Hoffman wanted to share her love of the outdoors with others. The result? A unique experience for kids and their families called Tyke Hike.
CDC: Children’s summer camps should continue social distancing, mask-wearing to prevent COVID-19 spread
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
Biden administration expanding summer food program for 34 million schoolchildren
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Asian American students have the highest rates of remote learning more than a year after outbreak
Asian American students have the highest rates of remote learning more than a year after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered school buildings and forced districts to pivot to online classes.
Asian American students have the highest rates of remote learning more than a year after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered school buildings and forced districts to pivot to online classes.
Gwinnett County high school creates worldwide 'Read Woke' reading challenge
A reading project that started at a Gwinnett County high school has gone worldwide, and it's getting new attention with its own theme song.
A reading project that started at a Gwinnett County high school has gone worldwide, and it's getting new attention with its own theme song.
Foreign exchange students eager to return to Georgia next school year
With many of Georgia’s schools putting a halt to their foreign exchange programs due to the pandemic, many international students’ dreams were put on hold.
With many of Georgia’s schools putting a halt to their foreign exchange programs due to the pandemic, many international students’ dreams were put on hold.
Fulton County Schools to begin 'relaxing' COVID-19 restrictions, mask protocols
Starting on May 3, masks will no longer be recommended but not required for high school students and employees and capacity limitations for outdoor events will be lifted. Elementary and middle schools will also be permitted to host outdoor end-of-year events for students without capacity restrictions.
Starting on May 3, masks will no longer be recommended but not required for high school students and employees and capacity limitations for outdoor events will be lifted. Elementary and middle schools will also be permitted to host outdoor end-of-year events for students without capacity restrictions.
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.
The U.S. Education Department made a big announcement Friday as they work to end student homelessness.
Georgia mom blasts school board for making kids wear COVID face masks: ‘Take these masks off of my child’
Georgia mom Courtney Ann Taylor's speech to the Gwinnett County Board of Education went viral
Georgia mom Courtney Ann Taylor's speech to the Gwinnett County Board of Education went viral
Cobb County Schools to undergo special review by accrediting agency
Georgia’s second-largest school district will be undergoing an unscheduled special review by its accrediting agency after receiving complaints from three school board members and others in the public.
Georgia’s second-largest school district will be undergoing an unscheduled special review by its accrediting agency after receiving complaints from three school board members and others in the public.
Georgia Board of Regents puts chancellor search on 'pause'
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia announced on Thursday the search for the next chancellor is on “pause.”
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia announced on Thursday the search for the next chancellor is on “pause.”
'Students Against Sonny': Group launches petition in search for USG chancellor
A grassroots group of Georgia college students launched an effort this week to advocate against the hiring of former Gov. Sonny Perdue as the next chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
A grassroots group of Georgia college students launched an effort this week to advocate against the hiring of former Gov. Sonny Perdue as the next chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
Complaints over Atlanta Public Schools crossing guard compensation
The school crossing guards who look after the safety of children in Atlanta said they need the school system to look after them.
The school crossing guards who look after the safety of children in Atlanta said they need the school system to look after them.
'No threat' at Kell High after report of 'suspicious package,' officials say
Police in Cobb County were called to Kell High School to investigate a "suspicious package" on Wednesday.
Police in Cobb County were called to Kell High School to investigate a "suspicious package" on Wednesday.
Gov. Doug Ducey rescinds order that directs schools in Arizona to require masks for students
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has rescinded an order that requires schools in Arizona to require masks for its students and staff members.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has rescinded an order that requires schools in Arizona to require masks for its students and staff members.