Westlake High School seniors honored with electronic billboard display

Westlake High School Principal Jamar Robinson is honoring the Class of 2020 in a big way.  He took to social media Friday with a special video message for the Class of 2020 stating,

DeKalb County Schools to end 2019-2020 school year early

The DeKalb County School District announced Tuesday its plan to close the 2019-2020 school year four days early on May 15, 2020, for grades PreK-11. The school year for seniors will end on May 8, 2020. 

Board considering no tuition increases for Georgia colleges

If the new recommendation passes, all students attending schools in the University System of Georgia would receive no tuition increases next year.

Dr. Fauci says US should be able to reopen schools in fall

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the face of the White House's coronavirus response, predicted Tuesday night that the United States will be able to reopen its schools in the fall thanks to the expected progress by then in disease mitigation measures for the coronavirus.

Coronavirus outbreak's impact on testing for college

Students and educators around the country continue to adjust to virtual and online learning during the coronavirus pandemic.

Should kids advance to the next grade following return to school?

Online distance learning is in full swing for students across the country and across the Washington, D.C. area and so is a debate about whether or not students should move up to the next grade level following the coronavirus pandemic— especially elementary school students.

Cherokee County family throws at home prom for daughter

The morning of what was supposed to be Erin Wynn's senior prom, her family came up with an idea--why not host prom at home?  The event, along with all over school activities, was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.  

Despite closure, work never stops inside Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium may closed to the public right now, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of activity happening inside.

Free online tutoring available during coronavirus outbreak

With school closures and shelter-in-place ordinances, online learning has become the norm. And parents are having to adjust from full-time parent to a part-time teacher.

Local author offers puzzling pastime to local families

By now, many of us have realized — keeping everyone busy and entertained inside the house isn’t easy.  But a local author’s popular book series might just offer the kind of interactive adventure both kids and adults are searching for.

PenPal Schools offers free access during COVID-19 pandemic

Through PenPal Schools, children collaborate through online projects ranging from human rights and the environment to robotics, all while practicing reading, writing, and technology skills.

Cobb Schools Foundation raising money to provide students with laptops

At least 1,000 Cobb County students aren't able to do digital learning due to a lack of equipment, but one foundation is trying to change that.