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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DeKalb County School District picks ex-leader of New York, Miami schools
One of Georgia’s largest school districts is likely to be led by the former leader of New York City’s school system.
One of Georgia’s largest school districts is likely to be led by the former leader of New York City’s school system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Atlanta school board announces finalist for superintendent
Dr. Lisa Herring has been selected as a finalist to be the next Atlanta Public School superintendent.
Dr. Lisa Herring has been selected as a finalist to be the next Atlanta Public School superintendent.
'TCC' and 'Columbiners': A look at the Columbine-obsessed subculture that exists online
Decades after the mass shooting at Columbine High School, a subculture of young fans enthralled by the two teenage shooters exists in the dark corners of the internet.
Decades after the mass shooting at Columbine High School, a subculture of young fans enthralled by the two teenage shooters exists in the dark corners of the internet.
Local family 'scores' with homemade Senior Night
A North Georgia family decided not to let the early end of high school tennis season to cause their son to miss his Senior Night experience.
A North Georgia family decided not to let the early end of high school tennis season to cause their son to miss his Senior Night experience.
Without teachers to report abuse cases, many children likely suffering at home
Child abuse prevention experts said that they are concerned many cases are going unreported, since children are isolated at home and away from teachers, daycare workers and neighbors who might intervene.
Child abuse prevention experts said that they are concerned many cases are going unreported, since children are isolated at home and away from teachers, daycare workers and neighbors who might intervene.
Clayton County School Zoom call hacked with child pornography
A Clayton County mom was on a group Zoom call for her son's school when pornographic images involving a young child appeared on the screen.
A Clayton County mom was on a group Zoom call for her son's school when pornographic images involving a young child appeared on the screen.
2 Georgia high schoolers expelled after posting racist video
Two high school students in Georgia have been expelled after they posted a racist video on a social media site.
Two high school students in Georgia have been expelled after they posted a racist video on a social media site.
After altered school year because of coronavirus, families dread possible summer without camp
Parents are scrambling to prepare for the summer months as they wonder if camps may open for their children.
Parents are scrambling to prepare for the summer months as they wonder if camps may open for their children.
Georgia colleges hold line on tuition, cut some summer fees
Despite bleeding revenue after students went home because of COVID-19, Georgia’s public universities and colleges will give those 330,000 students a break on costs for online summer classes and mostly hold the line on next year’s costs.
Despite bleeding revenue after students went home because of COVID-19, Georgia’s public universities and colleges will give those 330,000 students a break on costs for online summer classes and mostly hold the line on next year’s costs.
Dunwoody police mark Autism Awareness Month with special cruiser design
The Dunwoody Police Department is helping to spread the word during Autism Awareness Month.
The Dunwoody Police Department is helping to spread the word during Autism Awareness Month.