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.
‘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.