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.
CDC has new guidelines for kids in the classroom as school districts release plans for 20211-2022 school year.
CDC says students can stay 3 feet apart in classrooms where masks are worn
The CDC says new research shows children can safely be placed three feet apart in most classrooms, as long as everyone is wearing a mask. The new guidelines could make it much easier for US K-12 schools to return to in-person learning.
The CDC says new research shows children can safely be placed three feet apart in most classrooms, as long as everyone is wearing a mask. The new guidelines could make it much easier for US K-12 schools to return to in-person learning.
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.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education has voted to part ways with its long-serving CEO and superintendent during a meeting on Thursday.
Education Dept. holding summit next week to help schools reopen safely amid COVID-19
The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.
The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
Atlanta Public Schools announces plans for in-person graduation ceremonies
Atlanta Public Schools announced dates at times for in-person graduation ceremonies.
Atlanta Public Schools announced dates at times for in-person graduation ceremonies.
COVID-19 pandemic changes the role of school nurses in Georgia
“Is this allergies? Is this Johnny wanting to get out of class? Or is this truly, potentially COVID-19 like symptoms?"
“Is this allergies? Is this Johnny wanting to get out of class? Or is this truly, potentially COVID-19 like symptoms?"
Gwinnett schools make plans for in-person graduation ceremonies
Here's a schedule of in-person graduations for Gwinnett County high schools.
Here's a schedule of in-person graduations for Gwinnett County high schools.
Georgia school district says high school principal, family died unexpectedly
A Dublin City Schools principal, his wife and their son died in a car accident on Sunday, authorities said.
A Dublin City Schools principal, his wife and their son died in a car accident on Sunday, authorities said.
DeKalb County schools enter final reopening phase
On Monday, students in grades three through five, seventh and eighth-graders, and grades 10 through 12 can return to DeKalb County classrooms.
On Monday, students in grades three through five, seventh and eighth-graders, and grades 10 through 12 can return to DeKalb County classrooms.
Incredible Georgia girl earns highest Girl Scout honor, the Gold Award
A Smyrna ninth-grader has earned the highest Girl Scout award for creating math videos for sixth graders to help them during the pandemic.
A Smyrna ninth-grader has earned the highest Girl Scout award for creating math videos for sixth graders to help them during the pandemic.
Atlanta Public Schools fights food insecurity with pop-up meal distribution
Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring and Georgia's District 5 Congresswoman Nikema Williams helped take some pressure off APS families for the upcoming week.
Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring and Georgia's District 5 Congresswoman Nikema Williams helped take some pressure off APS families for the upcoming week.
Emails show Georgia dorm contractor cut maintenance
Emails obtained by a campus workers’ group show that a contractor who runs dormitories at eight public universities in Georgia laid-off workers and cut back on maintenance over the summer, raising questions about whether the company was violating its contract with the University System of Georgia at the same time it was complaining of financial stress.
Emails obtained by a campus workers’ group show that a contractor who runs dormitories at eight public universities in Georgia laid-off workers and cut back on maintenance over the summer, raising questions about whether the company was violating its contract with the University System of Georgia at the same time it was complaining of financial stress.
Fayette County educators, staff get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Fayette County School District joins a number of other Georgia school systems, in opening a vaccination clinic for its employees. The site opened Thursday, at Fayette County High School.
The Fayette County School District joins a number of other Georgia school systems, in opening a vaccination clinic for its employees. The site opened Thursday, at Fayette County High School.
Educators immunized at 2 Athens high schools
Halo Smart has been eager to get back into her classroom at Athens Career Academy. The high school teacher signed up early and lined up early to receive her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday at Clarke Central High School.
Halo Smart has been eager to get back into her classroom at Athens Career Academy. The high school teacher signed up early and lined up early to receive her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday at Clarke Central High School.
Monroe County students accused of threatening teacher
Officials said two Mary Persons High School students turned themselves in to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office after deputies discovered threats against a teacher in an email conversation.
Officials said two Mary Persons High School students turned themselves in to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office after deputies discovered threats against a teacher in an email conversation.
Barrow County schools holding mass vaccination event Thursday
The Barrow County Health Department is preparing to host its largest-ever vaccination event on Thursday when local educators will receive their first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19.
The Barrow County Health Department is preparing to host its largest-ever vaccination event on Thursday when local educators will receive their first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19.
DeKalb County students returning to classrooms for in-person learning
Almost a year after last setting foot in a classroom, some DeKalb County students are back learning in-person Tuesday.
Almost a year after last setting foot in a classroom, some DeKalb County students are back learning in-person Tuesday.
Atlanta Public Schools responds to Gov. Kemp's criticism
The chair of the Board of Atlanta Public Schools is responding to comments made by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Monday. Kemp publicly expressed his frustration with the school district for holding its own vaccination event, happening more than two weeks from now, as other educators took advantage of the state's mass vaccination sites.
The chair of the Board of Atlanta Public Schools is responding to comments made by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Monday. Kemp publicly expressed his frustration with the school district for holding its own vaccination event, happening more than two weeks from now, as other educators took advantage of the state's mass vaccination sites.
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.
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.