Parents sue schools over classroom mask requirement in Cobb County
Five parents are suing the Cobb County School District over the district’s mask mandate. They are asking a judge to issue an emergency restraining order to overturn the rule that requires kids to wear masks in the classroom.
Five parents are suing the Cobb County School District over the district’s mask mandate. They are asking a judge to issue an emergency restraining order to overturn the rule that requires kids to wear masks in the classroom.
Clark Atlanta, Morehouse, Spelman requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for fall semester
Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and more will require all students and staff members be vaccinated for COVID-19 for the upcoming 2021 fall semester.
Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and more will require all students and staff members be vaccinated for COVID-19 for the upcoming 2021 fall semester.
Atlanta elementary schools to extend day by 30 minutes starting August 2021
An Atlanta Public Schools spokesperson said Monday the district will add an extra 30 minutes to the school day for elementary students starting in the 2021-22 school year.
An Atlanta Public Schools spokesperson said Monday the district will add an extra 30 minutes to the school day for elementary students starting in the 2021-22 school year.
NIH funds new COVID-19 testing initiative to get students back to classrooms in vulnerable areas
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
Georgia middle school students suspended over ‘kill list’
A superintendent says two south Georgia middle school students were suspended for making a kill list.
A superintendent says two south Georgia middle school students were suspended for making a kill list.
Calls for Decatur City School superintendent to be placed on leave during board investigation
Several parents and stakeholders at Decatur City Schools are calling for the superintendent to be suspended while the school board investigates his business conduct.
Several parents and stakeholders at Decatur City Schools are calling for the superintendent to be suspended while the school board investigates his business conduct.
Atlanta school named for KKK leader renamed for Hank Aaron
An Atlanta high school named after a Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader will change its name to honor late Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.
An Atlanta high school named after a Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader will change its name to honor late Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.
School district plans Saturday school to overcome learning loss
Educators across the country said students have suffered during the pandemic. Many districts are trying to find ways to overcome the learning loss. Rome City Schools released their plans to help, and it looks like some students will be spending their Saturdays in a classroom.
Educators across the country said students have suffered during the pandemic. Many districts are trying to find ways to overcome the learning loss. Rome City Schools released their plans to help, and it looks like some students will be spending their Saturdays in a classroom.
Morris Brown College to regain accreditation after nearly 20 years
After nearly two decades, Atlanta's Morris Brown College will regain its seal of approval.
After nearly two decades, Atlanta's Morris Brown College will regain its seal of approval.
Georgia colleges hold tuition flat for second straight year
The 340,000 students at Georgia’s public universities and colleges won’t pay more for classes next fall, with regents on Tuesday approving flat tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The 340,000 students at Georgia’s public universities and colleges won’t pay more for classes next fall, with regents on Tuesday approving flat tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Decatur parents petition school district to place superintendent on leave
For months, several City Schools of Decatur parents have petitioned the system to put the superintendent on leave and not renew his contract.
For months, several City Schools of Decatur parents have petitioned the system to put the superintendent on leave and not renew his contract.
Roswell daycare accused of showing racial preference
A state agency is now investigating accusations that Roswell daycare employees served White children lunch before Black children.
A state agency is now investigating accusations that Roswell daycare employees served White children lunch before Black children.
Colleges in US divided over requiring student vaccinations
U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Atlanta schools go virtual after spring break
As a precaution, Atlanta Public Schools planned to resume instruction virtually following a week of Spring Break.
As a precaution, Atlanta Public Schools planned to resume instruction virtually following a week of Spring Break.
North Atlanta High School senior receives more than $2.2 million in scholarships
A North Atlanta High School senior has been accepted into 29 universities and has been offered over $2.2 million in scholarships.
A North Atlanta High School senior has been accepted into 29 universities and has been offered over $2.2 million in scholarships.
Georgia students' anti-human trafficking device makes finals of national contest
A Georgia middle school class's device to help fight human trafficking has made the finals in a national contest, and you can help them win the whole thing.
A Georgia middle school class's device to help fight human trafficking has made the finals in a national contest, and you can help them win the whole thing.
Metro Atlanta high school senior offered $1 million in college scholarships
Chase Patterson said he has always had high expectations for himself.
Chase Patterson said he has always had high expectations for himself.
Nearly 80% of teachers, child care workers have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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 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.
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.