10 winners announced for 'I Love My Librarian' Award
In Hayward, California, library director Jayanti Addleman was cited for her “inspiring optimism and extensive expertise” during the ongoing pandemic. She is one of 10 winners of the "I Love My Librarian" awards. Each honoree receives $7,500, and a $750 donation to their library.
In Hayward, California, library director Jayanti Addleman was cited for her “inspiring optimism and extensive expertise” during the ongoing pandemic. She is one of 10 winners of the "I Love My Librarian" awards. Each honoree receives $7,500, and a $750 donation to their library.
Some employees of DeKalb County Schools to see raise in next paycheck
Some employees in the DeKalb County School District will be seeing a pay increase in their next paycheck.
Some employees in the DeKalb County School District will be seeing a pay increase in their next paycheck.
DeKalb County Schools delays reopening in-person classes
DeKalb County Schools, which as late as last week said it was moving forward with face-to-face learning, has put in a pin in those plans as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the county.
DeKalb County Schools, which as late as last week said it was moving forward with face-to-face learning, has put in a pin in those plans as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the county.
Schools go virtual after COVID-19 cases rise
The increasing number of COVID-19 cases is forcing some school districts to go back to virtual learning.
The increasing number of COVID-19 cases is forcing some school districts to go back to virtual learning.
New resources available to Georgia families with disabled children
There are new resources are available for families with students living with disabilities.
There are new resources are available for families with students living with disabilities.
Biden plans to extend student loan payment pause ‘on day one,’ supports forgiving $10K in debt
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
Forsyth County parents call for mandatory mask policy in schools
Some parents in Forsyth County want school board officials to start making wearing a mask mandatory inside classrooms.
Some parents in Forsyth County want school board officials to start making wearing a mask mandatory inside classrooms.
Cherokee County School temporarily suspends in-person instruction
All Cherokee County Schools will temporarily suspend in-person learning effective January 11, school officials announced.
All Cherokee County Schools will temporarily suspend in-person learning effective January 11, school officials announced.
Fulton County Schools to remain in virtual learning through MLK holiday
Fulton County Schools will be all virtual learning from Jan. 11 through Jan. 15 as school officials cite a rise in cases and the appearance of the new, more contagious variant in Georgia.
Fulton County Schools will be all virtual learning from Jan. 11 through Jan. 15 as school officials cite a rise in cases and the appearance of the new, more contagious variant in Georgia.
Henry County Schools revert to remote learning for year's start
After protests and the death of a teacher from COVID-19, all Henry County students will begin the semester with remote learning.
After protests and the death of a teacher from COVID-19, all Henry County students will begin the semester with remote learning.
Community mourns the loss of beloved Henry County School District teacher
Staff, parents, and community members are mourning the loss of LuAnn Burns, a teacher at Stockbridge Elementary School.
Staff, parents, and community members are mourning the loss of LuAnn Burns, a teacher at Stockbridge Elementary School.
DeKalb superintendent discusses teachers return to the classroom amid COVID concerns
For the first time since March of last year, DeKalb County School District teachers were back in the classroom on Monday.
For the first time since March of last year, DeKalb County School District teachers were back in the classroom on Monday.
School board member questions return to classroom for Cobb County students
A Cobb County School Board member believes it might be time to rethink sending children back into the classrooms as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
A Cobb County School Board member believes it might be time to rethink sending children back into the classrooms as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Superintendent's message as DeKalb County Schools continues its move toward in-person learning
DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris released a video on Sunday addressing faculty and staff as the school district begins to offer in-class learning again this upcoming semester.
DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris released a video on Sunday addressing faculty and staff as the school district begins to offer in-class learning again this upcoming semester.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Protests against DeKalb schools re-opening enter second week
Hundreds of parents, teachers, and students protested lined up along the road near the entrance to DeKalb County School District’s main office on Tuesday – for the second week in a row.
Hundreds of parents, teachers, and students protested lined up along the road near the entrance to DeKalb County School District’s main office on Tuesday – for the second week in a row.
Biden introduces Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary pick
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
Educators say in-person instruction puts parenting-teachers in a bind
Dozens of teachers and their supporters lined the entrance of the DeKalb School Board Headquarters to protest the decision to return to in-person instruction.
Dozens of teachers and their supporters lined the entrance of the DeKalb School Board Headquarters to protest the decision to return to in-person instruction.
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut's schools chief, tapped as Biden's education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
Dozens of West Point cadets accused of cheating on exam
Cheating at the U.S. Military Academy came to light when instructors saw irregularities while grading the exam.
Cheating at the U.S. Military Academy came to light when instructors saw irregularities while grading the exam.