School voucher push taps frustration over distance learning
With her children struggling in many classes last spring, Kelli Rivera became so frustrated with how her suburban Atlanta district was handling the coronavirus pandemic that she withdrew them to home-school them. They’re back in public school and mostly attending class in person. For now.
With her children struggling in many classes last spring, Kelli Rivera became so frustrated with how her suburban Atlanta district was handling the coronavirus pandemic that she withdrew them to home-school them. They’re back in public school and mostly attending class in person. For now.
'Targeted, external attack' of Cobb County School's emergency warning system
The Cobb County School District and Cobb County Police Department are investigating a “targeted, external attack” of the district’s emergency warning system earlier this month.
The Cobb County School District and Cobb County Police Department are investigating a “targeted, external attack” of the district’s emergency warning system earlier this month.
Dr. Fauci named Emory Commencement speaker, honored with President's Medal
Dr. Anthony Fauci will be only the sixth person in history to receive Emory University's two highest honors.
Dr. Anthony Fauci will be only the sixth person in history to receive Emory University's two highest honors.
Coweta County schools announce re-opening plans for March
Coweta County School System is the latest to release its plan to admit more students in the classroom. Coweta County high schools will resume normal week-to-week operations starting March 1 for all students opting for in-person learning.
Coweta County School System is the latest to release its plan to admit more students in the classroom. Coweta County high schools will resume normal week-to-week operations starting March 1 for all students opting for in-person learning.
Atlanta Public Schools seeking vaccination volunteers
The Atlanta Public Schools superintendent wants hundreds of volunteers committed to administering shots to employees at a mass vaccination event when they become eligible to receive the vaccine.
The Atlanta Public Schools superintendent wants hundreds of volunteers committed to administering shots to employees at a mass vaccination event when they become eligible to receive the vaccine.
DeKalb County Schools to offer in-person learning option in March
After a series of delays, DeKalb County Schools announced it is planning to return to in-person learning on March 9.
After a series of delays, DeKalb County Schools announced it is planning to return to in-person learning on March 9.
Clayton County schools approve $2,000 pandemic bonus for all staff
Every employee of the Clayton County school system will receive a $2,000 bonus as hazard pay for their work in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Every employee of the Clayton County school system will receive a $2,000 bonus as hazard pay for their work in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia Senate panel seeks wider special education vouchers
A state Senate committee is advancing a bill that would broaden eligibility for a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools.
A state Senate committee is advancing a bill that would broaden eligibility for a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools.
New Georgia House plan calls for higher sports betting tax
A Georgia House panel is upping its ante on sports betting.
A Georgia House panel is upping its ante on sports betting.
Teachers may help drive spread of COVID-19 in schools, according to new CDC study
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study sheds light on how the coronavirus is spreading in US schools, revealing educators may play a key part in transmitting the virus.
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study sheds light on how the coronavirus is spreading in US schools, revealing educators may play a key part in transmitting the virus.
Almost a year since Clayton County students in classrooms
While most schools in metro Atlanta have given families the option of staying virtual or face to face, Clayton County has yet to open their doors
While most schools in metro Atlanta have given families the option of staying virtual or face to face, Clayton County has yet to open their doors
Georgia school chief again asks feds to drop mandated tests
Georgia is renewing its request to again be exempted from federal requirements to administer state standardized tests.
Georgia is renewing its request to again be exempted from federal requirements to administer state standardized tests.
Georgia medical students train to help with COVID-19 vaccinations
Local medical students are receiving training to be able to help administer COVID-19 vaccinations.
Local medical students are receiving training to be able to help administer COVID-19 vaccinations.
Senate approves Kemp plan aimed at increasing teachers
Georgia state senators are agreeing with Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to encourage more military veterans to become teachers and the change what teachers learn in college.
Georgia state senators are agreeing with Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to encourage more military veterans to become teachers and the change what teachers learn in college.
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.