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.
DeKalb parents, guardians can track child's school bus with new app
DeKalb County Public Schools announced the launch of its Edulog Parent Portal app that will give parents and guardians track the status of their child's school bus in real-time.
DeKalb County Public Schools announced the launch of its Edulog Parent Portal app that will give parents and guardians track the status of their child's school bus in real-time.
Marietta City Schools implement 'test and stay' protocol
"Test and Stay" protocol began Monday for Marietta City Schools. The option allows asymptomatic students and staff who have been notified as "close contacts" to attend school each day after a negative rapid antigen test administered by the school district.
"Test and Stay" protocol began Monday for Marietta City Schools. The option allows asymptomatic students and staff who have been notified as "close contacts" to attend school each day after a negative rapid antigen test administered by the school district.
Centennial High student stabbed during fight on campus, officials say
A Roswell high school student is recovering after being stabbed in the stomach by a classmate on campus, school officials say.
A Roswell high school student is recovering after being stabbed in the stomach by a classmate on campus, school officials say.
Georgia professor risks job to enforce mask mandate in his class
Longtime mathematics professor Joseph Fu told students that if they want to be in his class at the University of Georgia, they must wear a mask.
Longtime mathematics professor Joseph Fu told students that if they want to be in his class at the University of Georgia, they must wear a mask.
Faculty, staff rally across University System of Georgia for mask mandate
Some faculty and staff kicked off what is scheduled to be a week of demonstrations at several University System of Georgia campuses Monday.
Some faculty and staff kicked off what is scheduled to be a week of demonstrations at several University System of Georgia campuses Monday.
Gwinnett County Public Schools retains accreditation, receives directives to improve certain areas
Gwinnett County Public Schools has maintained its accreditation after a special review by the independent agency, Cognia.
Gwinnett County Public Schools has maintained its accreditation after a special review by the independent agency, Cognia.
Clark Atlanta temporarily switching to virtual learning
Clark Atlanta University officials said classes will switch to a remote instruction model through at least Sept. 17 for the purpose of strengthening COVID-19 safety protocols.
Clark Atlanta University officials said classes will switch to a remote instruction model through at least Sept. 17 for the purpose of strengthening COVID-19 safety protocols.
Agnes Scott College named most innovative liberal arts college in country
For the fourth year in a row, Decatur's Agnes Scott College has been ranked the most innovative liberal arts college in the country.
For the fourth year in a row, Decatur's Agnes Scott College has been ranked the most innovative liberal arts college in the country.