‘This is for you’: School bus drivers form ‘2020’ in touching tribute to graduating seniors
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
Georgia artists host star-studded online benefit concert
Georgia natives Amy Ray and Brent Cobb will host a star-studded virtual concert Tuesday night, raising funds for the Georgia Music Foundation.
Georgia natives Amy Ray and Brent Cobb will host a star-studded virtual concert Tuesday night, raising funds for the Georgia Music Foundation.
'Get on the bus': 2 families call for in-person instruction this fall for students with special needs
May 22 was the last day for students in the Fulton County school system. It also marks 11 weeks Sadie Boggs has been away from much-needed face-to-face instruction.
May 22 was the last day for students in the Fulton County school system. It also marks 11 weeks Sadie Boggs has been away from much-needed face-to-face instruction.
'Several' new Lovett School grads have COVID-19, school says
Several 2020 graduates of the Lovett School in Buckhead have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Several 2020 graduates of the Lovett School in Buckhead have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Georgia HBCUs expecting financial blow from COVID-19 pandemic
Sending students home for their safety during the pandemic also dashed room and board fees with a quick shift to online learning bringing additional costs for the colleges.
Sending students home for their safety during the pandemic also dashed room and board fees with a quick shift to online learning bringing additional costs for the colleges.
Georgia task force to decide best approach to reopening schools
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines to reopen schools, a state-created task force is devising more specific options for Georgia.
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines to reopen schools, a state-created task force is devising more specific options for Georgia.
University of California to drop SAT, ACT test requirements
Critics of the tests have long argued they put minority and low-income students at a disadvantage because the test questions often contain inherent bias that more privileged children are better equipped to answer.
Critics of the tests have long argued they put minority and low-income students at a disadvantage because the test questions often contain inherent bias that more privileged children are better equipped to answer.
Napping helps preschoolers unlock their full potential for learning
For many parents of young children, the highlight of their day is nap time – not for them, but for their little ones. Especially now, with most preschools closed, getting a child to nap is the golden ticket.
For many parents of young children, the highlight of their day is nap time – not for them, but for their little ones. Especially now, with most preschools closed, getting a child to nap is the golden ticket.
Some US schools are pulling the plug on distance learning
After the Chattahoochee County school district called an early end to the school year, seniors lined up one day last week to complete their graduation paperwork. Students who hadn’t seen each other since in-person classes ended abruptly in March amid the coronavirus outbreak commiserated over all they’ve missed out on, including the prom and a senior class trip.
After the Chattahoochee County school district called an early end to the school year, seniors lined up one day last week to complete their graduation paperwork. Students who hadn’t seen each other since in-person classes ended abruptly in March amid the coronavirus outbreak commiserated over all they’ve missed out on, including the prom and a senior class trip.
Norcross head coach Keith Maloof keeps coaching through quarantine
Normally early May is for spring practice where Keith Maloof and his staff at Norcross High would be finding out what they’ve got for this fall, but now Maloof is dealing with a lot of unknowns. Will there even be a season and will his players be physically ready for it?
Normally early May is for spring practice where Keith Maloof and his staff at Norcross High would be finding out what they’ve got for this fall, but now Maloof is dealing with a lot of unknowns. Will there even be a season and will his players be physically ready for it?
New graduates scramble to find work amid COVID-19's job drought
LinkedIn analysis revealed the hiring rate plummeted more than 20 percent in April from an already depressed level in March.
LinkedIn analysis revealed the hiring rate plummeted more than 20 percent in April from an already depressed level in March.
APS hires Lisa Herring as new school superintendent
The Atlanta Public School Board has hired a new superintendent.
The Atlanta Public School Board has hired a new superintendent.
DeKalb County School Board rejects sole superintendent finalist
DeKalb County school board members on Monday voted 4-3 to reject a contract for Rudy Crew to lead the suburban Atlanta district.
DeKalb County school board members on Monday voted 4-3 to reject a contract for Rudy Crew to lead the suburban Atlanta district.
College seniors share what it's like graduating during a pandemic
Thousands of college seniors celebrated the end of their college careers over the weekend, and more will graduate this week -- just not as they expected.
Thousands of college seniors celebrated the end of their college careers over the weekend, and more will graduate this week -- just not as they expected.
Nonprofit hosts Cyber Celebration honoring 2020 Graduates
They may not walk across a stage to get their college degree this spring, but a local organization wants to make sure this time is extra special for some Atlanta graduates.
They may not walk across a stage to get their college degree this spring, but a local organization wants to make sure this time is extra special for some Atlanta graduates.
Longtime Newton County friends accepted into military academies
They've been classmates for years -- now, three Newton County seniors will follow similar paths after graduation, as each receives an appointment to a United States Military Academy.
They've been classmates for years -- now, three Newton County seniors will follow similar paths after graduation, as each receives an appointment to a United States Military Academy.
Gwinnett County teachers surprise one of their students before he undergoes surgery
Three teachers at Woodward Mill Elementary School in Gwinnett County went above and beyond for one of their students on Monday.
Three teachers at Woodward Mill Elementary School in Gwinnett County went above and beyond for one of their students on Monday.
'I've waited half a century': Kansas farmer who mailed spare mask to NY awarded bachelor's degree
"I guess they call it karma," Dennis Ruhnke said after receiving his long-awaited degree.
"I guess they call it karma," Dennis Ruhnke said after receiving his long-awaited degree.
New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday finalized campus sexual assault rules that bolster the rights of the accused, reduce legal liabilities for schools and colleges, and narrow the scope of cases schools will be required to investigate.
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday finalized campus sexual assault rules that bolster the rights of the accused, reduce legal liabilities for schools and colleges, and narrow the scope of cases schools will be required to investigate.
Gwinnett County Public Schools change back-to-work plan after employee concerns
Gwinnett County Public Schools says that it is changing its plans for teachers to return to classrooms after hearing concerns from employees.
Gwinnett County Public Schools says that it is changing its plans for teachers to return to classrooms after hearing concerns from employees.