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.
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.