Georgia school boards left to make 'almost impossible decisions' during pandemic, association says
As Boards of Education continue to face opposition over their decisions during this pandemic, one group says they are making the best of a constantly changing situation.
As Boards of Education continue to face opposition over their decisions during this pandemic, one group says they are making the best of a constantly changing situation.
Decision to phase students back to in-person learning in Gwinnett has teachers, parents concerned
The Gwinnett County School District will start phasing students back to the classroom next week. It has parents and teachers divided over whether it's too soon to make that move.
The Gwinnett County School District will start phasing students back to the classroom next week. It has parents and teachers divided over whether it's too soon to make that move.
As more colleges stay online, students demand tuition cuts
In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.
In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.
Floyd County switches course, will resume in-person classes at all but 3 schools
In a Friday morning school board work session, Floyd County School District leaders said in-person classes would resume Monday at all but three of the district’s 17 schools.
In a Friday morning school board work session, Floyd County School District leaders said in-person classes would resume Monday at all but three of the district’s 17 schools.
Georgia teachers make a virtual connection to students with viral rap video
With more than four million views on all social media platforms, Audrianna Williams and Callie Evans have become the virtual classroom queens of hip hop this week from Albany.
With more than four million views on all social media platforms, Audrianna Williams and Callie Evans have become the virtual classroom queens of hip hop this week from Albany.
Georgia teachers' back-to-school rap becomes viral hit
A pair of high school teachers in Georgia have become online sensations after they starred in a back-to-school rap video.
A pair of high school teachers in Georgia have become online sensations after they starred in a back-to-school rap video.
Confusion reigns as schools reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
Syracuse students suspended in latest crackdown by colleges
Syracuse University has suspended 23 students in the wake of a large on-campus gathering that administrators say could force them to shut down the campus.
Syracuse University has suspended 23 students in the wake of a large on-campus gathering that administrators say could force them to shut down the campus.
Video shows large group of Baylor students gathering amid social distancing restrictions
Video of the gathering shows a large group of people socializing.
Video of the gathering shows a large group of people socializing.
Gwinnett County teachers protest district's plan for in-person learning
A divide Thursday night between Gwinnett County parents and teachers on children returning to the classroom next week.
A divide Thursday night between Gwinnett County parents and teachers on children returning to the classroom next week.
Cobb County School Board member under fire for use of offensive term
A Cobb County school district board member is under fire for a recent newsletter emailed to people in the district.
A Cobb County school district board member is under fire for a recent newsletter emailed to people in the district.
Floyd County Schools switching to digital learning after multiple positive COVID-19 cases
All schools within the Floyd County Schools system will transition from in-person instruction to digital learning for at least two weeks, according to school officials.
All schools within the Floyd County Schools system will transition from in-person instruction to digital learning for at least two weeks, according to school officials.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Teachers could stay in classroom despite COVID-19 exposure
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that "critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions are implemented to protect them and the community."
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that "critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions are implemented to protect them and the community."
Zoom-bombing: A prank that could lead to serious criminal charges
An activity called "Zoom-bombing" has become more prevalent as many schools and workplaces rely on the platform for virtual learning and meetings.
An activity called "Zoom-bombing" has become more prevalent as many schools and workplaces rely on the platform for virtual learning and meetings.
UGA students debate COVID-19 safety before the first day of class
Shira Alperin is afraid to attend the first day of class Thursday at the University of Georgia. The 18-year-old freshman said the crowds of unmasked students she photographed Monday have left her nervous about setting foot in a classroom or a dining hall.
Shira Alperin is afraid to attend the first day of class Thursday at the University of Georgia. The 18-year-old freshman said the crowds of unmasked students she photographed Monday have left her nervous about setting foot in a classroom or a dining hall.
Iowa governor's push to reopen schools descends into chaos
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
Lack of laptops stand in the way of virtual learning for some DeKalb County students
The school year is underway for students in the Dekalb County School District but some don't have what they need to learn virtually.
The school year is underway for students in the Dekalb County School District but some don't have what they need to learn virtually.
In Georgia, a strange return to college for some students
It was 11 a.m. on Monday, time to begin the first day of Organic Chemistry II. Georgia Tech Professor Stefan France looked out over a 1,200-seat performing arts theater and saw two teaching assistants.
It was 11 a.m. on Monday, time to begin the first day of Organic Chemistry II. Georgia Tech Professor Stefan France looked out over a 1,200-seat performing arts theater and saw two teaching assistants.
Georgia’s Kemp sets spending of federal COVID-19 school aid
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced new spending plans for federal COVID-19 aid to schools Tuesday as the state’s newly confirmed infection numbers continue to fall but remain the highest per capita in the nation.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced new spending plans for federal COVID-19 aid to schools Tuesday as the state’s newly confirmed infection numbers continue to fall but remain the highest per capita in the nation.