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
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 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
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
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.
FEMA says it will no longer pay for face masks, other PPE for schools under new policy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
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
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
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
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
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.
Gwinnett County parents furious about teacher's controversial Facebook post
Gwinnett County parents are reacting to a schoolteacher’s controversial Facebook post about how to teach students during the pandemic.
Gwinnett County parents are reacting to a schoolteacher’s controversial Facebook post about how to teach students during the pandemic.
Georgia drops 4 previously required high school tests
Georgia public high school students will take exams in algebra, American literature and composition, biology and U.S. History under a plan to cut four other exams.
Georgia public high school students will take exams in algebra, American literature and composition, biology and U.S. History under a plan to cut four other exams.
Bartow County girl builds benches to help students at her school make friends
Daisy Haley, a third grader in Bartow County, spent her summer building "Buddy Benches" for students at her school.
Daisy Haley, a third grader in Bartow County, spent her summer building "Buddy Benches" for students at her school.
Georgia high school garners praise from U.S. Education Secretary
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos shared her take on the national mask mandate debate as she toured Forsyth Central High School on Tuesday.
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos shared her take on the national mask mandate debate as she toured Forsyth Central High School on Tuesday.
Tuscaloosa closes bars after University of Alabama reports more than 500 COVID-19 cases last week
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
Pasco sheriff's office names 15 apps parents should look out for on their kids' devices
With summer break over and classes beginning across the state -- which includes online learning -- the Pasco County Sheriff's Office released a list of 15 apps, they say, parents should know about.
With summer break over and classes beginning across the state -- which includes online learning -- the Pasco County Sheriff's Office released a list of 15 apps, they say, parents should know about.
Optimize your home space for remote learning
The remote school year is underway and if you’re still trying to figure out how to create the perfect space for your child’s distance learning, we have you covered.
The remote school year is underway and if you’re still trying to figure out how to create the perfect space for your child’s distance learning, we have you covered.
Milton High School suspend sports practices until September due to COVID-19
Milton High School has temporarily shut down their football and cheerleader programs after five students test positive for the coronavirus.
Milton High School has temporarily shut down their football and cheerleader programs after five students test positive for the coronavirus.
Student-athletes in Rockdale County protest delays in fall sports
Students in Rockdale County said they want their voiced to be heard after the district postponed fall sports to next semester. A group of players and parents came to protest that decision on Monday afternoon.
Students in Rockdale County said they want their voiced to be heard after the district postponed fall sports to next semester. A group of players and parents came to protest that decision on Monday afternoon.