Police: Central Gwinnett High student shot at bus stop
Police said the student, a 16-year-old boy, was shot at a bus stop in the Saddle Shoals neighborhood off Spring Lake Road.
Police said the student, a 16-year-old boy, was shot at a bus stop in the Saddle Shoals neighborhood off Spring Lake Road.
Philippine teacher uses life-size cutouts of students during COVID-19 school lockdown
Jayson Magan of Burol Elementary School made life-size cutouts of his students and posted them around his classroom.
Jayson Magan of Burol Elementary School made life-size cutouts of his students and posted them around his classroom.
White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
Georgia schools mandate vaccines even as state sues feds
Some Georgia public universities are mandating vaccines for federal contract employees, even as Georgia’s state government sued President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday to block the requirement.
Some Georgia public universities are mandating vaccines for federal contract employees, even as Georgia’s state government sued President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday to block the requirement.
Five Gwinnett County students arrested in connection to social media threats
Five Gwinnett County students have been arrested in connection to social media threats against several schools. In the last two weeks, the GCPS Police Chief said there were more than 10 threats at various schools.
Five Gwinnett County students have been arrested in connection to social media threats against several schools. In the last two weeks, the GCPS Police Chief said there were more than 10 threats at various schools.
Photos appear to show lap-dancing, paddling at Kentucky school homecoming event
A Kentucky school district has handed down discipline after photos of “inappropriate student-led activities” at a homecoming event made the rounds on social media.
A Kentucky school district has handed down discipline after photos of “inappropriate student-led activities” at a homecoming event made the rounds on social media.
Gwinnett official issues warning after threats to school board
Gwinnett County officials warn they will prosecute and charge anyone making threats to the Gwinnett County Board of Education on social media.
Gwinnett County officials warn they will prosecute and charge anyone making threats to the Gwinnett County Board of Education on social media.
Officials investigating school shooting threat to Suwanee high school on social media
Gwinnett County's Collins Hill High School is the latest metro Atlanta school to be the victim of a threat of violence on social media.
Gwinnett County's Collins Hill High School is the latest metro Atlanta school to be the victim of a threat of violence on social media.
Schools forced to limit lunch options amid nationwide supply chain crisis
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
Gwinnett County mother says high school teacher hit her son
A slap in the classroom is caught on camera and a Gwinnett County mother wants answers.
A slap in the classroom is caught on camera and a Gwinnett County mother wants answers.
Fulton County to relax mandatory mask restrictions in schools
Fulton County's school superintendent announced that masks will become optional for students, staff, and visitors 30 days after the COVID-19 vaccine is eligible for students 5 years old or older.
Fulton County's school superintendent announced that masks will become optional for students, staff, and visitors 30 days after the COVID-19 vaccine is eligible for students 5 years old or older.
Georgia high school graduation rates stay level in 2021
Georgia’s public high school graduation rate remained level in 2021, with the state Department of Education saying Thursday that 83.7% of seniors graduated on time in spring.
Georgia’s public high school graduation rate remained level in 2021, with the state Department of Education saying Thursday that 83.7% of seniors graduated on time in spring.
Atlanta high school named after Confederate general renamed to honor Hank Aaron
An Atlanta high school named after a Confederate general and first grand wizard of the KKK will be officially renamed to honor Braves baseball legend Hank Aaron Wednesday.
An Atlanta high school named after a Confederate general and first grand wizard of the KKK will be officially renamed to honor Braves baseball legend Hank Aaron Wednesday.
ACLU, educators file lawsuit over Oklahoma’s ban on critical race theory
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can keep affirmative action, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Threatening hoax at Gwinnett high school meant to 'create chaos,' principal says
The Peachtree Ridge High School principal said investigators determined a threat to the school on Monday was a hoax intending to "create chaos." He said students have been identified and could face criminal charges.
The Peachtree Ridge High School principal said investigators determined a threat to the school on Monday was a hoax intending to "create chaos." He said students have been identified and could face criminal charges.
Marietta students, staff return to class with masks optional
Marietta City Schools is now switching to a mask-optional policy at its schools.
Marietta City Schools is now switching to a mask-optional policy at its schools.
Henry County Schools halts mask requirement, still 'strongly encouraged'
Henry County Schools announced that local COVID-19 cases prompted the district to no longer require students and staff to wear masks effective Oct. 18. The district's official stance is that masks are still “strongly encouraged.”
Henry County Schools announced that local COVID-19 cases prompted the district to no longer require students and staff to wear masks effective Oct. 18. The district's official stance is that masks are still “strongly encouraged.”
Federal hearing taking place over Cobb Schools COVID policy
Parents with medically sensitive students are asking for an emergency injunction to compel the Cobb County School District to begin following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Parents with medically sensitive students are asking for an emergency injunction to compel the Cobb County School District to begin following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.