Newton County teachers demand change in school district’s reopening plan
Two groups of protesters gathered outside of the Newton County Board of Education building before Tuesday evening’s scheduled meeting.
Two groups of protesters gathered outside of the Newton County Board of Education building before Tuesday evening’s scheduled meeting.
Parents of students with disabilities say online learning 'just won't work' for their needs
Parents of children living with disabilities tell FOX5's Alex Whittler they feel a left out of the conversation about how to best educate students during the pandemic.
Parents of children living with disabilities tell FOX5's Alex Whittler they feel a left out of the conversation about how to best educate students during the pandemic.
Gwinnett County Public Schools moving to online learning for start of school year
Gwinnett County Public schools will be going 100% online at the start of the new school year.
Gwinnett County Public schools will be going 100% online at the start of the new school year.
Some parents unhappy with Gwinnett County Public School's decision to move to online learning
Gwinnett County Public Schools announced on Monday they will switch gears and move to all virtual learning for the upcoming fall semester and some parents are upset with the decision.
Gwinnett County Public Schools announced on Monday they will switch gears and move to all virtual learning for the upcoming fall semester and some parents are upset with the decision.
Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Morehouse, Clark, Spelman cancel fall in-person learning due to COVID-19 concerns
Morehouse is postponing all in-person learning for the fall because of concerns of a second wave of COVID-19.
Morehouse is postponing all in-person learning for the fall because of concerns of a second wave of COVID-19.
Metro Atlanta teachers protest as the return to in-person classes looms
Metro Atlanta teachers are sounding the alarm on going back to the classroom.
Metro Atlanta teachers are sounding the alarm on going back to the classroom.
Gwinnett County School Board 'hot mic' comment causes concern
A Gwinnett County School Board Member is facing backlash for a comment she made after a meeting Thursday night. Louise Radloff can be heard saying what critics say sounded like she could strangle another board member.
A Gwinnett County School Board Member is facing backlash for a comment she made after a meeting Thursday night. Louise Radloff can be heard saying what critics say sounded like she could strangle another board member.
‘Be the change’: 4 high school students create a coloring book to teach kids about COVID-19
Four high schoolers decided that they could make a more entertaining and hands-on way to help kids understand a disease that confuses even adults — with a coloring book.
Four high schoolers decided that they could make a more entertaining and hands-on way to help kids understand a disease that confuses even adults — with a coloring book.
How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
Henry County Schools delay school start, followed by online-only classes
School leaders in Henry County say students will begin the 2020-2021 school year later than normal, but when they do classes will be completely online.
School leaders in Henry County say students will begin the 2020-2021 school year later than normal, but when they do classes will be completely online.
‘The science should not stand in the way’: McEnany says science is on side of reopening schools
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
Gwinnett County Schools moves forward with plan for in-person classes for fall, virtual learning option
The Gwinnett County School Board stands by its plan to return to in-person classes on August 12.
The Gwinnett County School Board stands by its plan to return to in-person classes on August 12.
Fulton, Cobb schools to start school year online-only
School leaders in Fulton and Cobb counties say students will begin the 2020-2021 school year completely online.
School leaders in Fulton and Cobb counties say students will begin the 2020-2021 school year completely online.
Douglas County schools to start year with remote learning for all students
The Douglas County School System has joined the list of school dsitricts starting the 2020-2021 school year with remote learning for all students.
The Douglas County School System has joined the list of school dsitricts starting the 2020-2021 school year with remote learning for all students.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
Atlanta seminary leases iPads for virtual fall semester
As a mother, a Fulton County high school teacher, and a staff member at Sankofa United Church of Christ, Connie Moran does everything she can to avoid exposure to COIVD-19.
As a mother, a Fulton County high school teacher, and a staff member at Sankofa United Church of Christ, Connie Moran does everything she can to avoid exposure to COIVD-19.
Parents seek tutors, other resources to supplement virtual learning
Many Georgia families are gearing up for round two of virtual learning. With the start of fall semester just weeks away, school districts are unveiling their plans to ensure students still receive a quality educational experience while learning at home.
Many Georgia families are gearing up for round two of virtual learning. With the start of fall semester just weeks away, school districts are unveiling their plans to ensure students still receive a quality educational experience while learning at home.
3 more school districts work to solidify plans for upcoming school year
Three more school districts decided on back to school plans Monday, as several concerns remain at the forefront of parents’ minds such as the likelihood of virtual learning, and when classes will start.
Three more school districts decided on back to school plans Monday, as several concerns remain at the forefront of parents’ minds such as the likelihood of virtual learning, and when classes will start.
DeKalb school year to begin with virtual distance learning in mid-August
DeKalb County's new school superintendent, Cheryl Watson-Harris, said the district is taking every precaution possible to prepare for the return of school district staff this week.
DeKalb County's new school superintendent, Cheryl Watson-Harris, said the district is taking every precaution possible to prepare for the return of school district staff this week.