3 Fulton County schools go virtual after COVID-19 outbreak
Three more Fulton County schools will revert to remote learning due to positive cases of COVID-19.
Three more Fulton County schools will revert to remote learning due to positive cases of COVID-19.
U.S. schools abandon classes, states retreat as virus surges
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
Morris Brown College makes next step towards accreditation
Nearly two decades after losing its accreditation because of financial aid fraud, Morris Brown College has made a significant step to regaining it.
Nearly two decades after losing its accreditation because of financial aid fraud, Morris Brown College has made a significant step to regaining it.
A glance at Georgia public college and university enrollment
Officials announced that the University System of Georgia saw overall enrollment increase this fall compared to fall 2019 by 2.4%, reaching more than 341,000 students statewide and outstripping the trend among colleges nationwide. Here’s a look at enrollment this fall at each of the 26 institutions as well as the change from last fall:
Officials announced that the University System of Georgia saw overall enrollment increase this fall compared to fall 2019 by 2.4%, reaching more than 341,000 students statewide and outstripping the trend among colleges nationwide. Here’s a look at enrollment this fall at each of the 26 institutions as well as the change from last fall:
Dozens of private school students exposed to coronavirus at off-campus party
Four dozen students have tested positive for COVID-19 at a private catholic high school in DeKalb County.
Four dozen students have tested positive for COVID-19 at a private catholic high school in DeKalb County.
U of West Georgia faculty: No-confidence vote in president
The majority of faculty at the University of West Georgia are rejecting the leadership of the school’s president, but the chancellor of the state university system continues to signal that Brendan Kelly is staying put.
The majority of faculty at the University of West Georgia are rejecting the leadership of the school’s president, but the chancellor of the state university system continues to signal that Brendan Kelly is staying put.
High school graduation rates again rise in Georgia
Georgia is again hitting a new peak in public high school graduation rates.
Georgia is again hitting a new peak in public high school graduation rates.
2 Fulton County high schools closed for COVID-19 cleaning
Two Fulton County High Schools have switched to virtual learning Monday due to cases of the coronavirus.
Two Fulton County High Schools have switched to virtual learning Monday due to cases of the coronavirus.
APS superintendent tests positive for COVID-19
Atlanta's top educator has tested positive for the coronavirus, Atlanta Public Schools announced on Friday.
Atlanta's top educator has tested positive for the coronavirus, Atlanta Public Schools announced on Friday.
Atlanta School Board postpones vote to rename Grady High School
The Atlanta Public School Board is recommending renaming Grady High School to Ida B. Wells High School.
The Atlanta Public School Board is recommending renaming Grady High School to Ida B. Wells High School.
Russell Wilson, Ciara fund charter school in Seattle area
Through their Why Not You Foundation, Russ and Ciara are contributing about $1.75 million to rebrand an existing charter program known as Cascade Midway Academy, just south of Seattle.
Through their Why Not You Foundation, Russ and Ciara are contributing about $1.75 million to rebrand an existing charter program known as Cascade Midway Academy, just south of Seattle.
APS students create protests songs through digital learning
Emily Backus is a music teacher at Mary Lin Elementary School who is writing, arranging and producing a protest song with her 5th grade students.
Emily Backus is a music teacher at Mary Lin Elementary School who is writing, arranging and producing a protest song with her 5th grade students.
Rome City Schools go virtual as COVID-19 quarantines surge
A surge in coronavirus quarantines is causing Rome City Schools to go completely virtual for at least two weeks starting Wednesday. Officials said they will clean affected areas meanwhile.
A surge in coronavirus quarantines is causing Rome City Schools to go completely virtual for at least two weeks starting Wednesday. Officials said they will clean affected areas meanwhile.
Scholarships and grants available to families and daycare facilities
Demand for childcare continues to grow as many schools announce prolonged virtual learning during the pandemic. Many families are struggling to pay for that extra care, and the facilities themselves still need help staying open. There is money out there for owners of daycare facilities and parents as well.
Demand for childcare continues to grow as many schools announce prolonged virtual learning during the pandemic. Many families are struggling to pay for that extra care, and the facilities themselves still need help staying open. There is money out there for owners of daycare facilities and parents as well.
'It's a challenge to maintain our empathy:' Parents struggle with online learning at home
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
GCPS bus driver raises concerns over lack of communication
One bus driver with Gwinnett County Public Schools is raising concerns about the lack of communication when it comes to notifying drivers about students who are quarantining due to possible COVID-19 exposure.
One bus driver with Gwinnett County Public Schools is raising concerns about the lack of communication when it comes to notifying drivers about students who are quarantining due to possible COVID-19 exposure.
Parents threaten to pull kids from Atlanta Public Schools over virtual learning
A small group of parents say they will withdraw their students from Atlanta Public Schools (APS) following the superintendent's decision to continue virtual learning until at least January.
A small group of parents say they will withdraw their students from Atlanta Public Schools (APS) following the superintendent's decision to continue virtual learning until at least January.
Maryland family has enough of virtual learning; sends son to Arizona for in-person instruction
We're nearly two months into the school year and for many local school districts there seems to be no end in sight to virtual learning.
We're nearly two months into the school year and for many local school districts there seems to be no end in sight to virtual learning.
Clayton County Public Schools providing students, parents with tips on interacting with law enforcement
Clayton County Schools Police Chief believes the safety measures they're offering will prevent negative outcomes.
Clayton County Schools Police Chief believes the safety measures they're offering will prevent negative outcomes.
DeKalb superintendent delays reopening, addresses parent concerns and teacher fears
Cheryl Watson-Harris, superintendent for the DeKalb County School District, has delayed the start of in-person learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cheryl Watson-Harris, superintendent for the DeKalb County School District, has delayed the start of in-person learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.