Douglas County schools to start year with remote learning for all students
The Douglas County School System has joined the list of school dsitricts starting the 2020-2021 school year with remote learning for all students.
The Douglas County School System has joined the list of school dsitricts starting the 2020-2021 school year with remote learning for all students.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
Atlanta seminary leases iPads for virtual fall semester
As a mother, a Fulton County high school teacher, and a staff member at Sankofa United Church of Christ, Connie Moran does everything she can to avoid exposure to COIVD-19.
As a mother, a Fulton County high school teacher, and a staff member at Sankofa United Church of Christ, Connie Moran does everything she can to avoid exposure to COIVD-19.
Parents seek tutors, other resources to supplement virtual learning
Many Georgia families are gearing up for round two of virtual learning. With the start of fall semester just weeks away, school districts are unveiling their plans to ensure students still receive a quality educational experience while learning at home.
Many Georgia families are gearing up for round two of virtual learning. With the start of fall semester just weeks away, school districts are unveiling their plans to ensure students still receive a quality educational experience while learning at home.
3 more school districts work to solidify plans for upcoming school year
Three more school districts decided on back to school plans Monday, as several concerns remain at the forefront of parents’ minds such as the likelihood of virtual learning, and when classes will start.
Three more school districts decided on back to school plans Monday, as several concerns remain at the forefront of parents’ minds such as the likelihood of virtual learning, and when classes will start.
DeKalb school year to begin with virtual distance learning in mid-August
DeKalb County's new school superintendent, Cheryl Watson-Harris, said the district is taking every precaution possible to prepare for the return of school district staff this week.
DeKalb County's new school superintendent, Cheryl Watson-Harris, said the district is taking every precaution possible to prepare for the return of school district staff this week.
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.