US pediatricians walk back support for in-person schooling as WHO warns against politicization
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
Google to offer career certificates it says are equivalent to a 4-year college degree
The tech behemoth will offer three new certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX Design, according to a July 13 news release.
The tech behemoth will offer three new certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX Design, according to a July 13 news release.
Atlanta Public Schools proposes virtual learning, start date delay
Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring is recommending that APS starts school on Aug. 24 virtually.
Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring is recommending that APS starts school on Aug. 24 virtually.
Cherokee County Schools approve August return
Cherokee County School District said parents have until July 17 to opt-out of in-class instruction.
Cherokee County School District said parents have until July 17 to opt-out of in-class instruction.
Trump asks Treasury to review colleges' tax-exempt statuses, threatens to revoke funding
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Savannah superintendent: It's still unsafe to reopen schools
Soaring coronavirus infections in Georgia have made it unsafe to reopen classrooms for Savannah-area public school students in the fall, the local school superintendent said Friday.
Soaring coronavirus infections in Georgia have made it unsafe to reopen classrooms for Savannah-area public school students in the fall, the local school superintendent said Friday.
Bartow school board takes little action after social media post causes uproar
Bartow School Board takes little action after social media post by fellow board member causes uproar.
Bartow School Board takes little action after social media post by fellow board member causes uproar.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
Atlanta schools delaying graduation ceremonies due to rise in COVID-19 cases
Atlanta Public Schools have postponed all previously-scheduled graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 due to the increase in COVID-19 cases.
Atlanta Public Schools have postponed all previously-scheduled graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 due to the increase in COVID-19 cases.
University of California system names first Black president
Dr. Michael Drake was chosen Tuesday to be president of the University of California, the first Black leader in the system’s 150-year history.
Dr. Michael Drake was chosen Tuesday to be president of the University of California, the first Black leader in the system’s 150-year history.
Harvard, MIT sue US government over new ICE rule for international students
Harvard University and MIT are suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new ICE rule that makes international students leave the U.S. if they're enrolled at colleges that will be online in the fall because of coronavirus, the schools announced on Wednesday.
Harvard University and MIT are suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new ICE rule that makes international students leave the U.S. if they're enrolled at colleges that will be online in the fall because of coronavirus, the schools announced on Wednesday.
Gwinnett County Public Schools delays start of academic year, requires masks
Public schools in Gwinnett County will delay opening until Aug. 12 and will require everyone to wear face masks.
Public schools in Gwinnett County will delay opening until Aug. 12 and will require everyone to wear face masks.
Deputies release photo of suspects wanted for vandalizing Jasper County elementary school
They likely didn't know they were caught on camera or didn't care. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office released photos of two young men who deputies believe broke into and vandalized an elementary school last month.
They likely didn't know they were caught on camera or didn't care. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office released photos of two young men who deputies believe broke into and vandalized an elementary school last month.
Georgia public universities to require masks on campus
Georgia’s 26 public universities and colleges will mandate campus-wide mask wearing after the state university system reversed itself on Monday.
Georgia’s 26 public universities and colleges will mandate campus-wide mask wearing after the state university system reversed itself on Monday.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Hundreds of healthcare workers urge Georgia's governor to mandate masks, close businesses
Healthcare workers in Metro Atlanta said they are seeing a troubling increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. If this continues, they fear it will overwhelm our healthcare infrastructure.
Healthcare workers in Metro Atlanta said they are seeing a troubling increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. If this continues, they fear it will overwhelm our healthcare infrastructure.
Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
Fulton County Schools push back reopening date, offers virtual classes
Some students in Fulton County are pushing for more safety precautions when they return to school in the fall.
Some students in Fulton County are pushing for more safety precautions when they return to school in the fall.
Homeschooling an option for some Georgians this fall
As the pandemic hit and schools suspended in-person instruction, parents became teachers, and students had to adapt to a new style of learning.
As the pandemic hit and schools suspended in-person instruction, parents became teachers, and students had to adapt to a new style of learning.
Florida school district to spend $4 million on installing transparent screens in classrooms
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.