Nonprofit works to supply students with refurbished laptops
A local nonprofit company is seeking donations of old laptops and tablets to help out students who are in need.
A local nonprofit company is seeking donations of old laptops and tablets to help out students who are in need.
‘This just makes me really sad’: Colorado teacher shares doubts on returning to school amid pandemic
A Colorado elementary school teacher gave a tour of her classroom while expressing her doubts over schools reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A Colorado elementary school teacher gave a tour of her classroom while expressing her doubts over schools reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Students head back to classes in Jefferson, Georgia
Students are back in the classroom in Jefferson, Georgia. Jefferson City Schools had its first day of school on Friday.
Students are back in the classroom in Jefferson, Georgia. Jefferson City Schools had its first day of school on Friday.
Fulton County Public Schools asking students to return hundreds of missing devices
The Fulton County Public Schools officials are trying to get back hundreds of mobile devices that have not been returned by students who graduated this year.
The Fulton County Public Schools officials are trying to get back hundreds of mobile devices that have not been returned by students who graduated this year.
Atlanta Public Schools administrators discuss virtual fall semester
During the course of their day, K-12 students are expected to engage in four to five hours of interactive virtual instruction with teachers.
During the course of their day, K-12 students are expected to engage in four to five hours of interactive virtual instruction with teachers.
National teacher union supports striking if it’s unsafe to return to school
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
Agnes Scott College moving to online fall semester after COVID-19 concerns
Agnes Scott is going fully online for the fall semester after seeing Georgia's increase in COVID-19 cases.
Agnes Scott is going fully online for the fall semester after seeing Georgia's increase in COVID-19 cases.
Floyd County Schools moves forward to start in-person classes to start year
In a bold move, Floyd County Schools will open with face-to-face instruction next month, while also offering a virtual academy.
In a bold move, Floyd County Schools will open with face-to-face instruction next month, while also offering a virtual academy.
Gwinnett County teachers demand option to work from home
Hundreds of Gwinnett County School teachers are demanding the school system give them an option to work from home or in person for the upcoming school year. Gwinnett teachers are expected to return to work this Wednesday.
Hundreds of Gwinnett County School teachers are demanding the school system give them an option to work from home or in person for the upcoming school year. Gwinnett teachers are expected to return to work this Wednesday.
DeKalb County teacher resigns after accusation of disturbing social media post
The special education teacher accused of making a disturbing comment on Facebook is no longer employed with the DeKalb County Schools District, officials confirmed Friday morning.
The special education teacher accused of making a disturbing comment on Facebook is no longer employed with the DeKalb County Schools District, officials confirmed Friday morning.
CDC adds new resources, tools for schools reopening in fall
Softening his earlier stance, President Donald Trump on Thursday acknowledged that some schools may need to delay their reopening this fall as the coronavirus continues to surge.
Softening his earlier stance, President Donald Trump on Thursday acknowledged that some schools may need to delay their reopening this fall as the coronavirus continues to surge.
DeKalb County teachers to be furloughed 1 day, following budget approval
Teachers within the DeKalb County School District will be furloughed a total of one day following a budget approval vote.
Teachers within the DeKalb County School District will be furloughed a total of one day following a budget approval vote.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
Resolution recommends delaying start of school for in-person learning in Georgia until Sept. 8
A resolution to delay the start of the school statewide was never brought up to the table during Thursday’s state board of education meeting.
A resolution to delay the start of the school statewide was never brought up to the table during Thursday’s state board of education meeting.
DeKalb County teachers fear furloughs are ahead
The new superintendent for DeKalb County Schools is expected to present her amended budget proposal this Friday to the school board. Some teachers are concerned about the possibility of furloughs because of COVID-19.
The new superintendent for DeKalb County Schools is expected to present her amended budget proposal this Friday to the school board. Some teachers are concerned about the possibility of furloughs because of COVID-19.
Special education teacher accused of making disturbing Facebook comment
Community members are outraged over a comment on Facebook that appears to be from the account of a metro Atlanta special education teacher. Dozens of FOX 5 viewers have voiced their concerns not only through emails but phone calls into our newsroom.
Community members are outraged over a comment on Facebook that appears to be from the account of a metro Atlanta special education teacher. Dozens of FOX 5 viewers have voiced their concerns not only through emails but phone calls into our newsroom.
High School football prep varies around Atlanta
Both Tucker and Dacula are scheduled to play Thursday September 3rd in the Corky Kell Classic, but to this point their preparation for the 2020 high school football season looks a lot different.
Both Tucker and Dacula are scheduled to play Thursday September 3rd in the Corky Kell Classic, but to this point their preparation for the 2020 high school football season looks a lot different.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Marietta teen wins 'Stuck at Prom' scholarship contest with duct tape tuxedo
A Marietta teen has been named one of two grand prize winners for the Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest by Duck Brand.
A Marietta teen has been named one of two grand prize winners for the Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest by Duck Brand.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.