Ellijay teachers rally around one of their own after rare tumor diagnosis
“I mean, it’s just amazing what people are doing," says Ellijay Elementary School teacher Christian Johnson, who underwent brain surgery early this year.
“I mean, it’s just amazing what people are doing," says Ellijay Elementary School teacher Christian Johnson, who underwent brain surgery early this year.
Coweta County schools to stay closed amid tornado recovery
The superintendent of Coweta County School System said the district will remain closed through April 9 as community cleanup efforts continue after last week's devastating EF-4 tornado.
The superintendent of Coweta County School System said the district will remain closed through April 9 as community cleanup efforts continue after last week's devastating EF-4 tornado.
Senate approves $3,000-a-year credit for some teaching posts
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low-performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state Senate.
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low-performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state Senate.
First teachers, now a school district plans to start vaccinating students
First it was teachers and staff, now one local school district plans to start vaccinating students. It's the next phase of Marietta Schools plan to help those in the community get the vaccine if they want it.
First it was teachers and staff, now one local school district plans to start vaccinating students. It's the next phase of Marietta Schools plan to help those in the community get the vaccine if they want it.
Clarke County school board approves $3.9 million grant for pre-K building
The Clarke County Board of Education approved a more than $3.9 million Early Head Start Expansion Grant for an expanded "Office of Early Learning," which the district hopes will help it meet the demand for pre-kindergarten programs.
The Clarke County Board of Education approved a more than $3.9 million Early Head Start Expansion Grant for an expanded "Office of Early Learning," which the district hopes will help it meet the demand for pre-kindergarten programs.
Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
Rockdale Co. schools provide in-person, virtual instruction options for 2021-22 school year
Parents and guadians of Rockdale County Public Schools students are deciding to opt for virtual learning or send students back to the classroom five days per week starting in Fall 2021.
Parents and guadians of Rockdale County Public Schools students are deciding to opt for virtual learning or send students back to the classroom five days per week starting in Fall 2021.
Atlanta Public Schools plans for 5-day, in-person learning starting Fall 2021
Atlanta Public Schools will join other school districts in Georgia returning the in-person instruction 5-days per week during the 2021-22 school year.
Atlanta Public Schools will join other school districts in Georgia returning the in-person instruction 5-days per week during the 2021-22 school year.
Coweta County schools to stay closed Monday with no virtual learning
After a Thursday storm tore through parts of northern and western Georgia, Coweta County School System is still waiting to bring students back to the classroom.
After a Thursday storm tore through parts of northern and western Georgia, Coweta County School System is still waiting to bring students back to the classroom.
Graduates of comprehensive preschool less likely to be obese adults, study shows
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
DeKalb County parent expresses disappointment with in-person learning
Kristi Gage is frustrated with the method of in-person instruction at Henderson Middle School in DeKalb County.
Kristi Gage is frustrated with the method of in-person instruction at Henderson Middle School in DeKalb County.
Parents, some Board members still question Cobb Schools expenditures following briefing by scientist
Cobb County parents can't stop talking about Iggy, a multimillion-dollar aqueous ozone hand rinsing device. Aqueous ozone is a mixture of water and ozone and has been used to sanitize drinking water and food for years.
Cobb County parents can't stop talking about Iggy, a multimillion-dollar aqueous ozone hand rinsing device. Aqueous ozone is a mixture of water and ozone and has been used to sanitize drinking water and food for years.
Georgia high school senior accepted into 22 colleges
Le Vy Nguyen.was accepted into 22 colleges. She hopes that her huge moment encourages other Asian teens in the state.
Le Vy Nguyen.was accepted into 22 colleges. She hopes that her huge moment encourages other Asian teens in the state.
Atlanta Public Schools expanding mental health services for students
Atlanta Public Schools students could have more options for trauma and mental health services as soon as this fall.
Atlanta Public Schools students could have more options for trauma and mental health services as soon as this fall.
Canton to begin automated enforcement of school zones
The Canton Police Department said March 29 will be the start of a 30-day warning period to issue tickets for speeders in automatically-enforced school zones.
The Canton Police Department said March 29 will be the start of a 30-day warning period to issue tickets for speeders in automatically-enforced school zones.
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.
Gwinnett County Public Schools announced it would increase bus driver wages by $1.90.
Georgia elementary school raises money for student with cancer
PJo Walker is facing a tough battle with cancer, but his elementary school has his back.
PJo Walker is facing a tough battle with cancer, but his elementary school has his back.
Clarke County schools to return to full-time, in-person learning on April 12
Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas announced all students will return to full-time, in-person instruction following the system's spring break on April 12, according to a statement.
Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas announced all students will return to full-time, in-person instruction following the system's spring break on April 12, according to a statement.
Athens-Clarke County warning school zone speeders for 30 days
Police in Athens-Clarke County are warning school zone speeders — for 30 days only.
Police in Athens-Clarke County are warning school zone speeders — for 30 days only.