Georgia seeks to suspend standardized testing for 2020-2021 academic year
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods said they have decided to submit a waiver to suspend standardized testing for 2020-2021. This comes as most school districts in the state are planning for another unusual year, deciding between traditional in-person learning, remote learning, or a hybrid of both.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods said they have decided to submit a waiver to suspend standardized testing for 2020-2021. This comes as most school districts in the state are planning for another unusual year, deciding between traditional in-person learning, remote learning, or a hybrid of both.
Cheryl Watson-Harris formally approved as DeKalb County School Superintendent
Cheryl Watson-Harris has been officially selected as the next superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, the county's Board of Education announced Thursday.
Cheryl Watson-Harris has been officially selected as the next superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, the county's Board of Education announced Thursday.
Netflix CEO, wife donate $120M to historically black colleges
The chief executor of Netflix and his wife are donating $120 million to support historically black colleges and universities.
The chief executor of Netflix and his wife are donating $120 million to support historically black colleges and universities.
Boy Scouts to require ‘diversity and inclusion’ merit badge in order to achieve Eagle Scout rank
The Boy Scouts of America announced on Monday they are standing with the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Boy Scouts of America announced on Monday they are standing with the Black Lives Matter movement.
Fairburn couple shares farming lessons with young people
Patrick Muhammad and his wife Ishtar have learned a lot of lessons since they purchased their 31-acre farm in Fairburn six years ago. They raise chickens, horses, grass-fed cows, and sheep on a spot they call Your Faith Farms. The couple used to have a quiet, but steady flow of customers. But since the coronavirus pandemic, business picked up with consumers looking for fresher options without the grocery store crowds.
Patrick Muhammad and his wife Ishtar have learned a lot of lessons since they purchased their 31-acre farm in Fairburn six years ago. They raise chickens, horses, grass-fed cows, and sheep on a spot they call Your Faith Farms. The couple used to have a quiet, but steady flow of customers. But since the coronavirus pandemic, business picked up with consumers looking for fresher options without the grocery store crowds.
Parents react after racist photo printed in Georgia high school yearbook
A yearbook picture with a photoshop image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is creating controversy at a Gwinnett County school.
A yearbook picture with a photoshop image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is creating controversy at a Gwinnett County school.
Summer camps resume at Atlanta Swim Academy
Water safety looks a little bit different these days at Atlanta Swim Academy in Marietta. From temperatures checks at the doors to face shields on the instructors, there are signs the coronavirus pandemic everywhere.
Water safety looks a little bit different these days at Atlanta Swim Academy in Marietta. From temperatures checks at the doors to face shields on the instructors, there are signs the coronavirus pandemic everywhere.
Yale University offers free course on African American history ‘from emancipation to the present’
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
New UNG observatory nears completion
The University of North Georgia is reaching for the stars with its latest project, a brand-new North Georgia Astronomical Observatory — and right now, all systems are “go” for a summer completion date.
The University of North Georgia is reaching for the stars with its latest project, a brand-new North Georgia Astronomical Observatory — and right now, all systems are “go” for a summer completion date.
DeKalb County Board of Education discusses plan to re-open schools
Board member Stan Jester explained the possibilities for re-opening for the 2020-2021 school year.
Board member Stan Jester explained the possibilities for re-opening for the 2020-2021 school year.
DeKalb County Superintendent finalist excited for opportunity
Just hours after being named the sole finalist for the DeKalb County School District Superintendent job, Cheryl Watson-Harris took questions from reporters.
Just hours after being named the sole finalist for the DeKalb County School District Superintendent job, Cheryl Watson-Harris took questions from reporters.
Georgia school district turns to second New Yorker as leader
A suburban Atlanta school district is looking to a second New York administrator for leadership after pulling back the welcome mat for former New York City schools chancellor Rudy Crew.
A suburban Atlanta school district is looking to a second New York administrator for leadership after pulling back the welcome mat for former New York City schools chancellor Rudy Crew.
Retiring teacher gets surprise parade after 47 years in the classroom
No summer shower or pandemic could damper Hayes' last day or remarkable career as a teacher, taking on her first job as the only African American instructor at a high school in New York.
No summer shower or pandemic could damper Hayes' last day or remarkable career as a teacher, taking on her first job as the only African American instructor at a high school in New York.
President vetoes bi-partisan support for student loan forgiveness
There is some pretty big news about student debt loan repayment. President Trump vetoed a bi-partisan bill to help students with loan forgiveness when their colleges closed due, in part, to fraud allegations.
There is some pretty big news about student debt loan repayment. President Trump vetoed a bi-partisan bill to help students with loan forgiveness when their colleges closed due, in part, to fraud allegations.
Museum of Design Atlanta shifts summer camps online
With topics including game design, space travel, and circuitry, it shouldn’t come as a big surprise that Museum of Design Atlanta is turning to technology to keep its summer camp programs on-track this year.
With topics including game design, space travel, and circuitry, it shouldn’t come as a big surprise that Museum of Design Atlanta is turning to technology to keep its summer camp programs on-track this year.
Summer camps begin at Dunwoody Nature Center
Parents and caregivers will notice some changes at the Dunwoody Nature Center over the next few months, as they drop off their children for the center’s packed schedule of summer camps.
Parents and caregivers will notice some changes at the Dunwoody Nature Center over the next few months, as they drop off their children for the center’s packed schedule of summer camps.
Retiring Georgia teacher surprised with party at home
When the COVID-19 pandemic made it so that she couldn't celebrate her retirement, school administrators brought the retirement party to her!
When the COVID-19 pandemic made it so that she couldn't celebrate her retirement, school administrators brought the retirement party to her!
UGA announces plans to return to campus this fall
Essential workers will return to the University of Georgia starting on June 15.
Essential workers will return to the University of Georgia starting on June 15.
25 Atlanta students surprised with acceptance to Harvard program
There’s good news and then there’s great news. The great news comes with a knock on the door and confetti.
There’s good news and then there’s great news. The great news comes with a knock on the door and confetti.
Roswell teacher receives new kidney thanks to a stranger from across the country
A Roswell teacher is getting a second chance at life thanks to the kindness of a stranger across the county. Wesley Wozgen will undergo a kindey transplant on Friday.
A Roswell teacher is getting a second chance at life thanks to the kindness of a stranger across the county. Wesley Wozgen will undergo a kindey transplant on Friday.