Bill to let home-schoolers in public school sports advances
The group that oversees high school athletics and activities in Georgia is endorsing a plan allowing home-schooled athletes play on their local public school team.
The group that oversees high school athletics and activities in Georgia is endorsing a plan allowing home-schooled athletes play on their local public school team.
Enforcement cameras behind big drop in South Fulton speeding citations, officials say citations
South Fulton installed speed enforcement cameras in each of its 16 school districts to get drivers to slow down in school zones. According to city officials, that technology has accounted for an 82 percent drop in the number of speeding citations
South Fulton installed speed enforcement cameras in each of its 16 school districts to get drivers to slow down in school zones. According to city officials, that technology has accounted for an 82 percent drop in the number of speeding citations
Biden optimistic on reopening of elementary schools
President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office, restating his original goal after his administration came under fire when aides said schools would be considered open if they held in-person learning just one day a week.
President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office, restating his original goal after his administration came under fire when aides said schools would be considered open if they held in-person learning just one day a week.
AOC pushes back after Biden dismisses progressives' plan to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."
Former Georgia educator weighs in on state budget
Former University System of Georgia employees who lost their job during the pandemic are now weighing in as thousands of state employees are expected to get a pandemic-related bonus.
Former University System of Georgia employees who lost their job during the pandemic are now weighing in as thousands of state employees are expected to get a pandemic-related bonus.
Morehouse College’s push to help Black men graduate after interrupted education
Pricey tuition and unexpected life changes can prevent promising students from completing a college degree. Morehouse College leaders understand not all students who take a break have the means of returning back to the classroom, but they said their new online program will help boost Black men to the next stages of their educations and careers.
Pricey tuition and unexpected life changes can prevent promising students from completing a college degree. Morehouse College leaders understand not all students who take a break have the means of returning back to the classroom, but they said their new online program will help boost Black men to the next stages of their educations and careers.
Gov. Kemp signs amended budget with employee bonuses
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the Fiscal Year 2021 amended budget in a small ceremony at the state Capitol Monday afternoon.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the Fiscal Year 2021 amended budget in a small ceremony at the state Capitol Monday afternoon.
Georgia educators weigh-in on CDC's reopening guidelines
Georgia educators are calling for safe schools as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues the latest guidance on re-opening schools.
Georgia educators are calling for safe schools as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues the latest guidance on re-opening schools.
DeKalb County school employees concerned about potential COVID-19 exposure
Nurse Bonnie asked us not to reveal her identity, but the veteran DeKalb County school nurse said she was told to quarantine after school officials learned she was exposed to a colleague who tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
Nurse Bonnie asked us not to reveal her identity, but the veteran DeKalb County school nurse said she was told to quarantine after school officials learned she was exposed to a colleague who tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
CDC to release new COVID-19 school guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention is slated to release a new COVID-19 school's guideline on Friday, giving districts across the country a better idea of what precautions should be taken to safely conduct classroom learning.
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention is slated to release a new COVID-19 school's guideline on Friday, giving districts across the country a better idea of what precautions should be taken to safely conduct classroom learning.
Panel proposes $3,000 credit for hard-to-fill 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 House.
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 House.
Georgia lawmakers restore $567 million for K-12 education
Georgia lawmakers approved their changes to the current year’s budget on Thursday, including more money for K-12 schools and public health along with $1,000 bonuses for more than 50,000 state employees.
Georgia lawmakers approved their changes to the current year’s budget on Thursday, including more money for K-12 schools and public health along with $1,000 bonuses for more than 50,000 state employees.
White House defers to CDC for COVID-19 guidance on school reopenings
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
Former students help Gwinnett County teacher suffering from lingering COVID-19 symptoms
Language Arts Teacher Ryan Proffitt said he contracted COVID-19 last March. Since then, he's still battled symptoms of the deadly virus.
Language Arts Teacher Ryan Proffitt said he contracted COVID-19 last March. Since then, he's still battled symptoms of the deadly virus.
Coweta school board won't discipline member for attending Trump rally
The Coweta County School Board will not discipline a board member for her attendance at a Trump rally that happened prior to the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
The Coweta County School Board will not discipline a board member for her attendance at a Trump rally that happened prior to the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Marietta City Schools wants to give $1,000 bonuses to every school employee
Employees with Marietta City Schools will be seeing $1,000 bonuses. And it's not just teachers, but for all district employees.
Employees with Marietta City Schools will be seeing $1,000 bonuses. And it's not just teachers, but for all district employees.
Senate passes Georgia budget changes aiding K-12 and health
An amended state budget that increases spending on K-12 schools and public health passed the Georgia state Senate on Tuesday with a 52-0 vote, racing one step closer to passage.
An amended state budget that increases spending on K-12 schools and public health passed the Georgia state Senate on Tuesday with a 52-0 vote, racing one step closer to passage.
Bill: Widen tuition aid for Georgia special needs students
Supporters of a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools are trying anew to get lawmakers to broaden eligibility, while critics say there’s not enough oversight of the spending and that public schools shouldn’t lose state money while under financial stress.
Supporters of a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools are trying anew to get lawmakers to broaden eligibility, while critics say there’s not enough oversight of the spending and that public schools shouldn’t lose state money while under financial stress.
US school leaders might extend remote learning into fall 2021
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.