'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.
Decatur Schools students will not return to the classroom until January, board votes
Students with Decatur Public Schools will not be heading back to the classroom until January.
Students with Decatur Public Schools will not be heading back to the classroom until January.
10 positive COVID-19 cases in 9 Cobb County elementary schools
After one week of face-to-face learning nine Cobb County elementary schools are already reporting COVID-19 cases.
After one week of face-to-face learning nine Cobb County elementary schools are already reporting COVID-19 cases.
Fund created in memory of UGA law school’s first Black grad
The University of Georgia has established an endowment in memory of the law school’s first Black graduate, who died in August.
The University of Georgia has established an endowment in memory of the law school’s first Black graduate, who died in August.
'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
Fulton County elementary school music teacher dies
Fulton County Schools said a teacher died unexpectedly on school grounds Friday.
Fulton County Schools said a teacher died unexpectedly on school grounds Friday.
Group sues state leaders, Paulding County Board of Education over 'reckless guidance' in reopening schools
The lawsuit names Gov. Brian Kemp, Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Georgia's School Superintendent and Paulding County officials. The organization said it's taking legal action because of the defendants reckless guidance and action.
The lawsuit names Gov. Brian Kemp, Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Georgia's School Superintendent and Paulding County officials. The organization said it's taking legal action because of the defendants reckless guidance and action.