House passes bill aimed at protecting K-12 schools against cyberattacks
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
Lockdowns lifted after report of weapon at Woodland High School
A spokesperson for Henry County Schools says three schools are on lockdown after a report of a student with a weapon. Law enforcement says no gun has been spotted and students and staff are safe.
A spokesperson for Henry County Schools says three schools are on lockdown after a report of a student with a weapon. Law enforcement says no gun has been spotted and students and staff are safe.
COVID-19 risk among kids increased amid delta, start of school year, AAP warns
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
Families threaten to sue Cobb County Schools over lack of COVID safety measures
Attorneys for multiple Cobb County students say they plan to sue the school district if it does not implement COVID-19 measures, arguing that the lack of safety precautions is “rooted in discrimination and systematic racism.”
Attorneys for multiple Cobb County students say they plan to sue the school district if it does not implement COVID-19 measures, arguing that the lack of safety precautions is “rooted in discrimination and systematic racism.”
Gwinnett County Public Schools testifies in lawsuit over mask mandate
Holly Terei took her 10-year-old daughter out of in-person learning in Gwinnett County Public Schools because she struggled while wearing a mask.
Holly Terei took her 10-year-old daughter out of in-person learning in Gwinnett County Public Schools because she struggled while wearing a mask.
Atlanta Public Schools celebrates democracy curriculum with event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Rock the Vote and the Arthur Blank Foundation partnered with APS to launch the event to impress the significance of democracy on students outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Rock the Vote and the Arthur Blank Foundation partnered with APS to launch the event to impress the significance of democracy on students outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Fayette County fifth grader recognized for helping driver manage overcrowded school bus
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said Spring Hill Elementary fifth-grader Carter Page helped his bus driver, Ms. Cochran, while the bus was “very overcrowded” on Thursday morning.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said Spring Hill Elementary fifth-grader Carter Page helped his bus driver, Ms. Cochran, while the bus was “very overcrowded” on Thursday morning.
Parents demand Cobb Schools leaders combat anti-Semitism in schools
Swastikas on walls in two Cobb County schools. Thursday night, parents and members of the Jewish community called on the school board to do something about hate crimes in schools.
Swastikas on walls in two Cobb County schools. Thursday night, parents and members of the Jewish community called on the school board to do something about hate crimes in schools.
COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Georgia school district cracks down on 'devious licks' challenge
The destructive TikTok craze, Devious Licks, has made its way to schools across the country, and Floyd County schools are no exception. Now they're cracking down and offering a $100 reward for information.
The destructive TikTok craze, Devious Licks, has made its way to schools across the country, and Floyd County schools are no exception. Now they're cracking down and offering a $100 reward for information.
COVID-19 vaccines being offered students, staff at in-school clinics in Clayton County
Clayton County Schools teacher Amanda Turner was among the first to get vaccinated at Babb Middle School's vaccination clinic in Forest Park.
Clayton County Schools teacher Amanda Turner was among the first to get vaccinated at Babb Middle School's vaccination clinic in Forest Park.
Grammy-nominated artist Gunna launches free pop-up shop at former middle school
Multi-platform Grammy-nominated artist and metro Atlanta native, Gunna, recently launched “Goodr Grocery Store and Drip Closet,” which hosted a giveaway at his former middle school.
Multi-platform Grammy-nominated artist and metro Atlanta native, Gunna, recently launched “Goodr Grocery Store and Drip Closet,” which hosted a giveaway at his former middle school.
'Inadequate response': Anti-hate organizations call out Cobb County School Board over hate speech in schools
The Atlanta Initiative Against Anti-Semitism, Anti-Defamation League, and other organizations plan to attend Thursday's school board meeting to express concerns with the board's response to recent antisemitism in schools.
The Atlanta Initiative Against Anti-Semitism, Anti-Defamation League, and other organizations plan to attend Thursday's school board meeting to express concerns with the board's response to recent antisemitism in schools.
'Devious lick' vandalism pranks rampant at metro Atlanta schools
School administrators say students at Evans Middle School face charges in Coweta County for vandalizing a bathroom because of a TikTok challenge.
School administrators say students at Evans Middle School face charges in Coweta County for vandalizing a bathroom because of a TikTok challenge.
Georgia lawmakers condemn anti-Semitic graffiti found in Cobb County schools
The Georgia House Democratic Caucus condemned the message discovered in a Pope High School restroom and another discovered days later at Lassiter High School.
The Georgia House Democratic Caucus condemned the message discovered in a Pope High School restroom and another discovered days later at Lassiter High School.
Construction delays leave hundreds of college student with no place to live
Hundreds of students have been left in a housing limbo due to ongoing construction delays.
Hundreds of students have been left in a housing limbo due to ongoing construction delays.
DeKalb County schools mourning deaths of bus driver, bus monitor
DeKalb County bus monitor Martha Campbell and bus driver Larry Hinton both have passed away in the last few weeks.
DeKalb County bus monitor Martha Campbell and bus driver Larry Hinton both have passed away in the last few weeks.
Middle school student arrested for sharing threats against school on social media
A middle school student in LaGrange has been charged with using a social media app to spread threats of blowing up the school on Friday.
A middle school student in LaGrange has been charged with using a social media app to spread threats of blowing up the school on Friday.
Swastikas, Hitler messages found at 2 Cobb County high schools
In just one month, swastikas and messages praising Adolph Hitler have appeared in the bathrooms of two high schools in Cobb County.
In just one month, swastikas and messages praising Adolph Hitler have appeared in the bathrooms of two high schools in Cobb County.
APS to explore vaccine mandate for students, staff
Atlanta Public Schools is considering a vaccine mandate for students and staff.
Atlanta Public Schools is considering a vaccine mandate for students and staff.