Social distancing solution: Roswell teacher's design has pending patent
When it comes to social distancing, there's only so much that can be done in a classroom. That's why a teacher in Roswell wanted to maximize that space.
When it comes to social distancing, there's only so much that can be done in a classroom. That's why a teacher in Roswell wanted to maximize that space.
Student taken into police custody after bringing gun onto school property, superintendent says
A Butts County student was taken into custody after district administrators say a social media post showed the teen holding a gun on a school bus.
A Butts County student was taken into custody after district administrators say a social media post showed the teen holding a gun on a school bus.
Decatur teachers express concern over abrupt change in reopening plan
Teachers from the Decatur City School District rallied silently in front of the school board headquarters Tuesday to express their concerns about the new plan to have all employees return to work by October 12 and all students in class by the end of November. Teachers told FOX 5's Portia Bruner the new plan is a sharp contrast to what was initially proposed by school officials in July.
Teachers from the Decatur City School District rallied silently in front of the school board headquarters Tuesday to express their concerns about the new plan to have all employees return to work by October 12 and all students in class by the end of November. Teachers told FOX 5's Portia Bruner the new plan is a sharp contrast to what was initially proposed by school officials in July.
State auditor: UC wrongly admitted well-connected students as 'favors' to donors and friends
The California State Auditor also found in the audit released Tuesday that campus staff falsely designated 22 of the applicants as student-athlete recruits because of donations from or as favors to well-connected families.
The California State Auditor also found in the audit released Tuesday that campus staff falsely designated 22 of the applicants as student-athlete recruits because of donations from or as favors to well-connected families.
Changes this week for some metro Atlanta school districts
Parents in one metro Atlanta school district face a deadline for virtual or in-person classes as two other districts get ready to go back to the classroom.
Parents in one metro Atlanta school district face a deadline for virtual or in-person classes as two other districts get ready to go back to the classroom.
Parents petitioning Atlanta Public Schools for in-person classes
A group of parents is asking Atlanta Public Schools to give them the option to send their kids back to the classroom. The petition started just over a week ago and has already been signed by more than 2,500 people.
A group of parents is asking Atlanta Public Schools to give them the option to send their kids back to the classroom. The petition started just over a week ago and has already been signed by more than 2,500 people.
Trump calls for 'patriotic education,' renounces teaching materials on slavery as 'a form of child abuse'
President Donald Trump lashed out at schools' efforts to highlight the role of slavery in American history, calling new educational materials "toxic propaganda" and "a form of child abuse."
President Donald Trump lashed out at schools' efforts to highlight the role of slavery in American history, calling new educational materials "toxic propaganda" and "a form of child abuse."
'No more Zoom:' Fed up with distance learning, families rally for in-person education
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
English assignment listed Kyle Rittenhouse as modern-day hero
The school district apologized and is investigating the assignment that also listed Joseph Rosenbaum, one of the protesters Kyle Rittenhouse is accused of killing.
The school district apologized and is investigating the assignment that also listed Joseph Rosenbaum, one of the protesters Kyle Rittenhouse is accused of killing.
Remote learning begins as 56 coronavirus cases reported at NYC schools
New York City's already delayed school year started remotely on Wednesday before students return to actual classrooms next week.
New York City's already delayed school year started remotely on Wednesday before students return to actual classrooms next week.
Half a million sign petition to cancel student loan debt
About 600,000 people have signed the petition urging President Trump to cancel student loan debt.
About 600,000 people have signed the petition urging President Trump to cancel student loan debt.
Georgia State University president stepping down in 2021
The president of Georgia State University has announced he'll leave the position at the end of June 2021.
The president of Georgia State University has announced he'll leave the position at the end of June 2021.
Barrow County schools to return to full-time, in-person learning
The Barrow County School System says it will begin in-person learning on all weekdays starting next Monday.
The Barrow County School System says it will begin in-person learning on all weekdays starting next Monday.
College campuses nationwide becoming COVID-19 hotspots
Colleges and universities have emerged across the nation as the new coronavirus hot spots.
Colleges and universities have emerged across the nation as the new coronavirus hot spots.
Study finds kids can bring coronavirus home from day care and infect relatives
The study released Friday comes from researchers in Utah and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The study released Friday comes from researchers in Utah and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
Teacher deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic raise alarms as new school year begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
High School teacher parodies 'Hamilton' to energize online classes
"What we all know is that choir isn't just singing. It's that community that kids want."
"What we all know is that choir isn't just singing. It's that community that kids want."
Bay City ISD reviews tablet settings after complaints of sexual icons on app
Bay City ISD says they are reviewing settings on their tablets after getting complaints about images and words pertaining to sexual content found in an application on the devices.
Bay City ISD says they are reviewing settings on their tablets after getting complaints about images and words pertaining to sexual content found in an application on the devices.
Clarke County parents worried about rise in COVID-19 cases
The first day of school is in the book for many area students including those in Clarke County. As coronavirus cases increase in the county, there's a concern about how long it will take to go back to face-to-face learning.
The first day of school is in the book for many area students including those in Clarke County. As coronavirus cases increase in the county, there's a concern about how long it will take to go back to face-to-face learning.