Hank Aaron may replace KKK leader’s name on Atlanta high school
An Atlanta high school may have its name changed from a Ku Klux Klan leader to baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.
An Atlanta high school may have its name changed from a Ku Klux Klan leader to baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.
Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux urging President Biden to prioritize vaccinating teachers
Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux urges President Joe Biden prioritize the vaccination of public school staff in his COVID-19 response plan.
Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux urges President Joe Biden prioritize the vaccination of public school staff in his COVID-19 response plan.
Georgia Pre-K teachers to get $1,000 bonuses
State-funded prekindergarten and child care teachers in Georgia will get $1,000 bonuses alongside K-12 teachers, thanks to a big increase in federal coronavirus aid.
State-funded prekindergarten and child care teachers in Georgia will get $1,000 bonuses alongside K-12 teachers, thanks to a big increase in federal coronavirus aid.
School superintendents send letter to Gov. Kemp to vaccinate educators
The superintendents of nearly a dozen metro Atlanta school districts have signed a letter sent to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to prioritize educators in the state’s plans to distribute the COVID-19 vaccines.
The superintendents of nearly a dozen metro Atlanta school districts have signed a letter sent to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to prioritize educators in the state’s plans to distribute the COVID-19 vaccines.
Entrepreneur uses 'lipstick arithmetic' to bring teens to STEM
A Woodstock entrepreneur uses makeup as a way to introduce teens to possible careers in STEM.
A Woodstock entrepreneur uses makeup as a way to introduce teens to possible careers in STEM.
APS to tests students, educators participating in face-to-face learning for COVID-19
Atlanta Public Schools will tests every student, teacher, and staff member weekly who is engaged in face-to-face learning.
Atlanta Public Schools will tests every student, teacher, and staff member weekly who is engaged in face-to-face learning.
School board members from several districts ask Gov. Kemp to keep teachers safe
More than a dozen school board members across metro Atlanta sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp asking him to take a number of steps to make our schools safer for teachers and staff.
More than a dozen school board members across metro Atlanta sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp asking him to take a number of steps to make our schools safer for teachers and staff.
Atlanta Public Schools return to in-person learning for younger students
Starting Monday, some Atlanta Public School students can head back to the classroom.
Starting Monday, some Atlanta Public School students can head back to the classroom.
Marietta schools to use badges to track students, help with COVID-19 contact tracing
It's a new way of keeping track of students. Marietta City Schools are giving all students new badges that will help parents know where they are. The badges will also play a key role in COVID-19 contact tracing.
It's a new way of keeping track of students. Marietta City Schools are giving all students new badges that will help parents know where they are. The badges will also play a key role in COVID-19 contact tracing.
Cobb County teachers protest outside board meeting after COVID-19 deaths
More than a hundred Cobb County teachers held signs and honked their car horns outside the school board meeting Thursday night. They say they're worried about their safety during this pandemic.
More than a hundred Cobb County teachers held signs and honked their car horns outside the school board meeting Thursday night. They say they're worried about their safety during this pandemic.
Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority celebrates Vice President Kamala Harris
It was a historic day in Washington as Vice President Kamala Harris took her oath of office Wednesday.
It was a historic day in Washington as Vice President Kamala Harris took her oath of office Wednesday.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
Apple invests $25M in 'first-of-its-kind' education hub in Atlanta
A partnership with Apple and Atlanta's historically black colleges and universities will result in construction of a global headquarters for innovation.
A partnership with Apple and Atlanta's historically black colleges and universities will result in construction of a global headquarters for innovation.
Cobb County Schools set to temporarily switch to digital learning
Cobb County schools announced plans to transition to remote learning next week due to COVID-19 concerns.
Cobb County schools announced plans to transition to remote learning next week due to COVID-19 concerns.
Temporary switch to digital learning an issue for Gwinnett special needs students, parents say
Some Gwinnett County parents of special needs children say the temporary switch to digital learning following a rise in COVID-19 cases poses lots of problems for them.
Some Gwinnett County parents of special needs children say the temporary switch to digital learning following a rise in COVID-19 cases poses lots of problems for them.
Kemp proposes school supplement money for teachers, employees
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and state education officials announced plans to send every Georgia school district one-time $1000 supplements per teacher and school staff member during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and state education officials announced plans to send every Georgia school district one-time $1000 supplements per teacher and school staff member during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gwinnett County Public Schools to move to digital learning temporarily
Gwinnett County Public Schools will go to digital learning next week as cases of the coronavirus continue to rise across the state.
Gwinnett County Public Schools will go to digital learning next week as cases of the coronavirus continue to rise across the state.
Teachers concerned over Atlanta Public Schools plan to return to classroom
Atlanta Public Schools teachers are preparing for students to return to the classroom later this month. At a board meeting on Monday, APS leaders said they would move forward with the plan despite the rise in COVID-19 cases across the state.
Atlanta Public Schools teachers are preparing for students to return to the classroom later this month. At a board meeting on Monday, APS leaders said they would move forward with the plan despite the rise in COVID-19 cases across the state.
DeKalb County school officials postpone in-person instruction
DeKalb County School Superintendent Cheryl Watson Harris said the spike in cases and elevated positivity rate of COVID-19 in the county are just two reasons why she decided to postpone a return to in-person instruction.
DeKalb County School Superintendent Cheryl Watson Harris said the spike in cases and elevated positivity rate of COVID-19 in the county are just two reasons why she decided to postpone a return to in-person instruction.