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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.”

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.