DeKalb County teachers concerned about return to classroom plan
DeKalb County school teacher Anwar White said he and many of his colleagues are frustrated and fearful about returning to school in January, especially since DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Cheryl Watson Harris has said for months the bar for returning to school was set high with safety in mind—no in-person instruction until there were no more than 100 new coronavirus cases reported per 100,000 DeKalb County residents for 14 consecutive days.
DeKalb County school teacher Anwar White said he and many of his colleagues are frustrated and fearful about returning to school in January, especially since DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Cheryl Watson Harris has said for months the bar for returning to school was set high with safety in mind—no in-person instruction until there were no more than 100 new coronavirus cases reported per 100,000 DeKalb County residents for 14 consecutive days.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Technical issues delay Gwinnett County high school student's final exams
Some Gwinnett County high school students weren't able to access their final exams due to a technical issue.
Some Gwinnett County high school students weren't able to access their final exams due to a technical issue.
DeKalb County Schools announce plan for return to in-person learning
Some DeKalb County students will have the option to return to classrooms starting in mid-January.
Some DeKalb County students will have the option to return to classrooms starting in mid-January.
Philanthropist gives record-breaking gift to Clark Atlanta University
The donation was part of $4.2 billion the philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos gave away in four months.
The donation was part of $4.2 billion the philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos gave away in four months.
Rise in COVID-19 cases cause Cobb schools to switch to remote learning
All Cobb County students will learn remotely for the last three days of the semester because of the rise in COVID-19 cases.
All Cobb County students will learn remotely for the last three days of the semester because of the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Fulton County switches some schools to online learning as COVID-19 cases rise
Fulton County Schools announced major changes to the end of their school year on Monday. Several schools will be transitioning to online learning as COVID-19 cases climb. The school district also released details about its plans following the winter break.
Fulton County Schools announced major changes to the end of their school year on Monday. Several schools will be transitioning to online learning as COVID-19 cases climb. The school district also released details about its plans following the winter break.
APS votes to change names of Grady High, Brown Middle schools
After months of deliberating on a new name for Grady High School, Atlanta Public Schools has voted to change the name to Midtown High School.
After months of deliberating on a new name for Grady High School, Atlanta Public Schools has voted to change the name to Midtown High School.
Forsyth County high schools switching to remote learning after COVID-19 surge
Forsyth County Schools announced that starting next week all high school students will be switching to virtual learning for the rest of the school year.
Forsyth County Schools announced that starting next week all high school students will be switching to virtual learning for the rest of the school year.
Texas State University holds in-person graduation ceremonies
Texas State University held in-person graduation ceremonies late this week, and over the weekend.
Texas State University held in-person graduation ceremonies late this week, and over the weekend.
Cartersville first-grader signs contract to illustrate a book
Magnus Smith is just an average 7-year-old, with a small exception.
Magnus Smith is just an average 7-year-old, with a small exception.
Georgia sees statewide shortage of substitute teachers
Schools across Georgia are having a hard time finding substitute teachers during the pandemic
Schools across Georgia are having a hard time finding substitute teachers during the pandemic
Georgia-based non-profit bridges the 'digital divide'
Georgia-based non-profit Inspiredu provides working laptops, desktop computers, and tablets to local students, free of charge -- helping bridge the "digital divide" heightened by the ongoing pandemic.
Georgia-based non-profit Inspiredu provides working laptops, desktop computers, and tablets to local students, free of charge -- helping bridge the "digital divide" heightened by the ongoing pandemic.
Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Marietta students 'Shop with a Cop' in socially distant, but meaningful way
The Marietta Police Department decided to move forward with their Shop with a Cop program with a few changes due to the coronavirus.
The Marietta Police Department decided to move forward with their Shop with a Cop program with a few changes due to the coronavirus.
Schumer renews push for Biden to bypass Congress and cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
Family emergency delays Atlanta Public School board vote on renaming Grady High
Nine months of deliberating on a new name for Grady High School was supposed to boil down to Monday night but a family emergency delayed what could have been the final vote on the matter.
Nine months of deliberating on a new name for Grady High School was supposed to boil down to Monday night but a family emergency delayed what could have been the final vote on the matter.
Georgia schools continue debate of in-person learning for spring 2021 semester
There is no doubt that COVID-19 is on the rise in Georgia. In DeKalb County alone, there have been more than 27,000 confirmed cases, according to state health officials. The rate of cases is on the rise as well. That is something the DeKalb County School Board COVID Task Force kept in mind as they met on Monday to decide if classes should remain completely virtual for the spring 2021 semester.
There is no doubt that COVID-19 is on the rise in Georgia. In DeKalb County alone, there have been more than 27,000 confirmed cases, according to state health officials. The rate of cases is on the rise as well. That is something the DeKalb County School Board COVID Task Force kept in mind as they met on Monday to decide if classes should remain completely virtual for the spring 2021 semester.
US fully restores protections for DACA applicants
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
Parents hold rally demanding in-person learning option
Parents and students from DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools held a rally on Sunday demanding school leaders give parents the option of sending their kids back to school. The group gathered in front of Piedmont Park to make their voices heard.
Parents and students from DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools held a rally on Sunday demanding school leaders give parents the option of sending their kids back to school. The group gathered in front of Piedmont Park to make their voices heard.