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.
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.