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.
‘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.