Apple set to deliver thousands of iPads to LA, New York to help with remote learning

Approximately 100,000 iPads will be delivered to the city of Los Angeles, and 350,000 to New York City to help with remote learning, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday during the company's 2nd quarter earnings conference call.

Educators at Woodward Academy hold caravan to deliver special school spirit to seniors

Woodward Academy in College Park has been closed for more than a month and will remain so for the rest of the year. While it is sad for some students, it can be a bit heartbreaking for the Class of 2020 who won’t get the traditional senior-year experience.

Coronavirus pandemic now threatens upcoming school calendars and district budgets

As the threat of the coronavirus pandemic continues, education leaders around the state are now facing possible changes to the upcoming 2020 school year which could potentially include budget cuts.

Grants for Georgia school districts for distance learning

School districts in Georgia will soon be receiving grants to help their continued distance learning due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Georgia Department of Education announced a total of $21,578,236 will be distributed to 55 school districts.

Curtis Woodhouse wins High 5 for Teachers contest

Mr. Curtis Woodhouse of West Lake High School took the vote in this year's contest, receiving the grand prize of $2,500 for his school, furnished by Montlick & Associates.

Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends

President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.

“I just can’t do this.” Harried parents forgo home school

Frustration is mounting as more families across the U.S. enter their second or even third week of distance learning — and some overwhelmed parents say it will be their last.

Johns Creek High School lights up stadium as senior tribute

A metro Atlanta high school is making sure the pandemic does not take all of the big moments away from students this year.

Rural Georgia university students seek pass/fail grading option due to Wi-Fi challenges

Universities are finishing out the school year with digital learning, but for college students living in rural parts of the state, the lack of reliable internet has put a strain on their workload.

Florida high school valedictorian accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools

A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.

Free 360 college campus tours to students sheltered-in-place

A local college counselor offers free 360 college campus tours. It's coming in handy especially as high school seniors can't visit potential college choices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Non-profit helping teen parents who lost their jobs because of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has cost millions of Americans their jobs, and one non-profit in Norcross is trying to help young mothers struggling with unemployment care for their children.

COVID-19 grant money available to Georgia schools

With schools closed statewide, and many district's moving to end the school year early, some educators worry about the long-term impact on economically disadvantaged students. 

Penguin Random House donates 750K books to students following school closures due to COVID-19

Publishing company Penguin Random House announced it has donated 750,000 books to First Book, an education nonprofit dedicated to bringing books to students in need amid school closures due to COVID-19. 

Tutors getting creative to connect with students online

As students are entering the last few weeks of school from home, one Atlanta tutoring company is desperately trying to make sure it is connecting with students who may be falling behind.