Ease your mask mandates or pay up, Fla. Board of Education warns districts
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.
Spelman College professors cancel in-person classes over COVID-19 concerns
A group of professors at Spelman College say they won't teach in-person classes due to concerns about the HBCU's COVID-19 safety policies.
A group of professors at Spelman College say they won't teach in-person classes due to concerns about the HBCU's COVID-19 safety policies.
Beloved Gwinnett science teacher dies from COVID-19
Janet Bruce died one week ago, just two weeks after being checked into the hospital. She was just 50 years old.
Janet Bruce died one week ago, just two weeks after being checked into the hospital. She was just 50 years old.
Protesters rally outside Cobb County School Board meeting about masks
More than 100 people showed up at tonight's Cobb County School board meeting. At times those who wanted a mask mandate and those who don't want their children to be forced to wear a mask got into heated debates.
More than 100 people showed up at tonight's Cobb County School board meeting. At times those who wanted a mask mandate and those who don't want their children to be forced to wear a mask got into heated debates.
Atlanta Public Schools announce change to bag policy at sporting events
Atlanta Public Schools has made a change to its bag policy during sporting events this school year that is in line with colleges and the NFL's policy.
Atlanta Public Schools has made a change to its bag policy during sporting events this school year that is in line with colleges and the NFL's policy.
Polk County delays school opening two hours Friday due to flooding, washed-out roads
Polk County Schools will delay the start of its school day on Friday by two hours after heavy rains wash out roadways and flood streets.
Polk County Schools will delay the start of its school day on Friday by two hours after heavy rains wash out roadways and flood streets.
'Get vaccinated, wear a mask': Dr. Fauci answers your back-to-school questions
Students across Florida are returning to school as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations increase beyond last year’s levels. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to address the questions and concerns many of you have shared with us.
Students across Florida are returning to school as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations increase beyond last year’s levels. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to address the questions and concerns many of you have shared with us.
Marietta City Schools to mandate masks for students and staff
In a letter sent to parents and staff, Marietta City Schools Superintendent Grant Rivera detailed a new policy that mandates masks inside of school buses and facilities.
In a letter sent to parents and staff, Marietta City Schools Superintendent Grant Rivera detailed a new policy that mandates masks inside of school buses and facilities.
Clark Atlanta students still 'have nowhere to go' as classes begin, dorms unavailable
Some Clark Atlanta University students are still waiting on housing after discovering their dormitory is still undergoing renovations. Some are staying in hotels or with friends in the meantime. The university said they're working around the clock to address the issue.
Some Clark Atlanta University students are still waiting on housing after discovering their dormitory is still undergoing renovations. Some are staying in hotels or with friends in the meantime. The university said they're working around the clock to address the issue.
Student debt: Loans of those with severe disabilities to be forgiven
More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.
More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.
Destination Education: Transgender LAUSD high school student shares her story
FOX 11's Bob DeCastro spoke with a courageous LAUSD transgender student who returned to school for in-person instruction this week for the first time in the pandemic since coming out. Hear her story and learn more about the school district's policies.
FOX 11's Bob DeCastro spoke with a courageous LAUSD transgender student who returned to school for in-person instruction this week for the first time in the pandemic since coming out. Hear her story and learn more about the school district's policies.
Students frustrated over Clark Atlanta dorm renovation delays
Some of the hundreds of students from across the country who were supposed to live in one of Clark Atlanta University's dorms were shocked when they found contractors still working on their rooms.
Some of the hundreds of students from across the country who were supposed to live in one of Clark Atlanta University's dorms were shocked when they found contractors still working on their rooms.
Cobb County Schools announces $1,200 retention bonuses for bus drivers
Bonuses of $1,200 will be delivered in December, a Cobb County School District spokesperson said.
Bonuses of $1,200 will be delivered in December, a Cobb County School District spokesperson said.
Hundreds of doctors sign letter to Cobb County school leaders
A letter signed by 240 physicians has been sent to Cobb County Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale and board members.
A letter signed by 240 physicians has been sent to Cobb County Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale and board members.
College students concerned about rise in COVID-19 cases as they head back to campus
COVID-19 cases are on the rise as college students head back to campus. Wellstar Health officials have some advice for keeping students safe.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise as college students head back to campus. Wellstar Health officials have some advice for keeping students safe.
Man arrested after incident at Lithonia High School
Ricky Brookins II was charged in connection to an incident at Lithonia High School on Thursday that led to an officer opening fire.
Ricky Brookins II was charged in connection to an incident at Lithonia High School on Thursday that led to an officer opening fire.
Children among hundreds seeking daily COVID-19 tests in Cobb County
The demand for COVID-19 testing in metro Atlantais back up as the more virulent delta variant continues to target unvaccinated individuals.
The demand for COVID-19 testing in metro Atlantais back up as the more virulent delta variant continues to target unvaccinated individuals.
Go back-to-school shopping, Kidsignments-style
Back-to-school shopping doesn't have to be expensive -- especially when it's done at a massive consignment sale that kicks off today in Gwinnett County.
Back-to-school shopping doesn't have to be expensive -- especially when it's done at a massive consignment sale that kicks off today in Gwinnett County.
Second Clayton County school switches to virtual learning due to COVID-19
Another metro Atlanta school is moving to remote learning amid the recent spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Georgia.
Another metro Atlanta school is moving to remote learning amid the recent spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Georgia.
Two Georgia school districts suspended in-person classes
Two Georgia school districts are temporarily suspending classes due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Two Georgia school districts are temporarily suspending classes due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.