Georgia lawmaker hopes to eliminate SAT/ACT requirement from HOPE, students stuck

Georgia lawmaker hopes to eliminate SAT/ACT requirement from HOPE, students stuck

The college admissions exams are only offered on select dates throughout the year and since March, many of them have been canceled because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The college admissions exams are only offered on select dates throughout the year and since March, many of them have been canceled because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Standarized testing set to take place amid COVID-19 pandemic

Standarized testing set to take place amid COVID-19 pandemic

Schools across the country can expect standardized testing to go on this year despite the pandemic. That decision was announced in a letter from U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.

Schools across the country can expect standardized testing to go on this year despite the pandemic. That decision was announced in a letter from U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.

Historic Atlanta school renovated and reopened for new school year

Historic Atlanta school renovated and reopened for new school year

A major renovation of the historic schools part of the Atlanta Public Schools is now complete. David T. Howard Middle School opened its doors for the first time since the 1970s this school year, but without kids.

A major renovation of the historic schools part of the Atlanta Public Schools is now complete. David T. Howard Middle School opened its doors for the first time since the 1970s this school year, but without kids.

Amid ‘uncontrolled spread of COVID-19,’ Indiana University calls for closure of Greek housing

Amid ‘uncontrolled spread of COVID-19,’ Indiana University calls for closure of Greek housing

The outbreaks since students began returning to campus in the past few weeks have heightened tensions between colleges and their towns and led to recriminations between local politicians and university officials.

The outbreaks since students began returning to campus in the past few weeks have heightened tensions between colleges and their towns and led to recriminations between local politicians and university officials.

Georgia school chief: `Don’t worry’ if feds force testing

Georgia school chief: `Don’t worry’ if feds force testing

Georgia’s students are likely to have to take state standardized tests this spring, even though state schools Superintendent Richard Woods and Gov. Brian Kemp don’t want them to, citing the continuing disruption of the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia’s students are likely to have to take state standardized tests this spring, even though state schools Superintendent Richard Woods and Gov. Brian Kemp don’t want them to, citing the continuing disruption of the coronavirus pandemic.

Cobb Schools announces start date for face-to-face instruction

Cobb Schools announces start date for face-to-face instruction

Cobb County Schools announced Thursday phased start dates for face-to-face instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Cobb County Schools announced Thursday phased start dates for face-to-face instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Morehouse medical students surprised with $100,000 each to pay off debt

Morehouse medical students surprised with $100,000 each to pay off debt

Students at Morehouse School of Medicene currently enrolled in student aid programs will receive approximately $100,000, thanks to a $26.3 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the charitable organization founded by entrepreneur and former New York City Mayor and Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.

Students at Morehouse School of Medicene currently enrolled in student aid programs will receive approximately $100,000, thanks to a $26.3 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the charitable organization founded by entrepreneur and former New York City Mayor and Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.

Georgia school superintendent calls federal decision to resume testing during pandemic a 'detriment'

Georgia school superintendent calls federal decision to resume testing during pandemic a 'detriment'

Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods says he is "disappointed" by a decision made by U.S. education officials to require schools to resume standardized testing during the 2020-21 school year, despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods says he is "disappointed" by a decision made by U.S. education officials to require schools to resume standardized testing during the 2020-21 school year, despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

3 Cherokee County high schools reopen after closing due to COVID-19

3 Cherokee County high schools reopen after closing due to COVID-19

Three Cherokee County schools are resuming in-person learning on campus Thursday, after closing temporarily due to the coronavirus.

Three Cherokee County schools are resuming in-person learning on campus Thursday, after closing temporarily due to the coronavirus.

Architectural firm creates virtual learning space for employees' children

Architectural firm creates virtual learning space for employees' children

Catherine LaValley has a fulltime job in sales and another full-time job as the single mother of a 16-year-old and 11-year-old twins who just started sixth grade at a Cobb County middle school.

Catherine LaValley has a fulltime job in sales and another full-time job as the single mother of a 16-year-old and 11-year-old twins who just started sixth grade at a Cobb County middle school.

University of Georgia reports 'concerning' rise in positive COVID-19 tests

University of Georgia reports 'concerning' rise in positive COVID-19 tests

After the first full week of classes, the number of positive COVID-19 cases from students, staff, and faculty at UGA has risen significantly.

After the first full week of classes, the number of positive COVID-19 cases from students, staff, and faculty at UGA has risen significantly.

Childcare scholarships available to some virtual school families

Childcare scholarships available to some virtual school families

Virtual learning has no doubt caused financial hardships for some families. For many, it means updating equipment, buying desks, and taking on a new childcare bill. But help is on the way.

Virtual learning has no doubt caused financial hardships for some families. For many, it means updating equipment, buying desks, and taking on a new childcare bill. But help is on the way.

Mother fears special needs children are falling through the cracks due to virtual learning

Mother fears special needs children are falling through the cracks due to virtual learning

Virtual learning has been a big transition for all students, parents, and teachers but one Dekalb County School District mom says it's been especially hard on her daughter. 

Virtual learning has been a big transition for all students, parents, and teachers but one Dekalb County School District mom says it's been especially hard on her daughter. 

Free online tool to help parents and students with virtual learning

Free online tool to help parents and students with virtual learning

Many children are learning virtually this semester and that means a learning curve for parents, too. Here’s a free tool to help ease frustrations: TEACHFROMANYWHERE.GOOGLE

Many children are learning virtually this semester and that means a learning curve for parents, too. Here’s a free tool to help ease frustrations: TEACHFROMANYWHERE.GOOGLE

University of Alabama infections since return top 1,000

University of Alabama infections since return top 1,000

The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus for the fall.

The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus for the fall.