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.
Fulton County high school temporarily stops in-person classes after COVID-19 cases
Officials say at least three people at Cambridge High School have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Officials say at least three people at Cambridge High School have tested positive for the coronavirus.
DeKalb County's school superintendent responds to parents' billboards
DeKalb County's school superintendent has responded to billboards posted last week to get her attention.
DeKalb County's school superintendent has responded to billboards posted last week to get her attention.
Mother files lawsuit after 7-year-old son with autism handcuffed for almost 40 minutes
A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.
A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.
Georgia school resource officer's quick action save baby
A Gwinnett County school resource officer in training has become a hero for her quick life-saving actions. Officer Nakia Williams was at the right place at the right time to come to the aid of a choking baby.
A Gwinnett County school resource officer in training has become a hero for her quick life-saving actions. Officer Nakia Williams was at the right place at the right time to come to the aid of a choking baby.
Atlanta Public Schools delays in-person learning until next year
Atlanta Public Schools students will not be headed back to the classroom anytime soon. The district has decided to postpone all reopening plans for in-person learning until January 2021.
Atlanta Public Schools students will not be headed back to the classroom anytime soon. The district has decided to postpone all reopening plans for in-person learning until January 2021.
DeKalb County parents with opposing views press school board to revise reopening plan
Steven Morales, of Brookhaven, is one of 80 DeKalb County School District parents who pitched in to pay for six billboards with the hashtag "OpenOurSchools." The billboards bear a direct message to Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris and the school board and expressed opposition to the proposed one day a week in class in favor of full-time face-to-face learning.
Steven Morales, of Brookhaven, is one of 80 DeKalb County School District parents who pitched in to pay for six billboards with the hashtag "OpenOurSchools." The billboards bear a direct message to Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris and the school board and expressed opposition to the proposed one day a week in class in favor of full-time face-to-face learning.
Students head back to the classroom in Fulton County
Parents are encouraged as face-to-face learning finally resumes in Fulton County Schools on Wednesday.
Parents are encouraged as face-to-face learning finally resumes in Fulton County Schools on Wednesday.
Habersham County schools remain closed Thursday, Friday
Habersham County schools will be closed Thursday and Friday thanks to the recent weather and water issues. This will extend students' fall break which was already scheduled for the first half of the week.
Habersham County schools will be closed Thursday and Friday thanks to the recent weather and water issues. This will extend students' fall break which was already scheduled for the first half of the week.