Jewish students in Cobb County on edge after anti-Semitic message found in high school, Rabbi says
An anti-Semitic message written in big letters inside a boys’ bathroom at Pope High School has students who are Jewish on edge, Rabbi Larry Sernovitz said.
An anti-Semitic message written in big letters inside a boys’ bathroom at Pope High School has students who are Jewish on edge, Rabbi Larry Sernovitz said.
3 more Fulton County schools to learn virtually starting Monday
The school district announced Westlake High School, Sandtown Middle School and Renaissance Middle School are moving to remote learning starting Sept. 13.
The school district announced Westlake High School, Sandtown Middle School and Renaissance Middle School are moving to remote learning starting Sept. 13.
Hall County middle schooler struck by car while waiting for bus, district says
The Hall County School District said in a statement that a West Hall Middle School student was struck by a car while waiting for the bus Friday.
The Hall County School District said in a statement that a West Hall Middle School student was struck by a car while waiting for the bus Friday.
Multiple Fulton County schools go to virtual due to COVID-19 positivity rate
A Fulton County Schools spokesperson said Banneker High School, Gullatt Elementary School, Liberty Point Elementary School and Fulton County Schools’ College and Career Academy are located in areas of the county that passed the 1,250 cases per 100,000 threshold, triggering virtual learning beginning Sept. 13.
A Fulton County Schools spokesperson said Banneker High School, Gullatt Elementary School, Liberty Point Elementary School and Fulton County Schools’ College and Career Academy are located in areas of the county that passed the 1,250 cases per 100,000 threshold, triggering virtual learning beginning Sept. 13.
Clayton County high school shifts to virtual learning
Forest Park High School will move to online learning starting Monday, Sept. 13. Students will remain out of the classroom until at least Friday, Sept. 24.
Forest Park High School will move to online learning starting Monday, Sept. 13. Students will remain out of the classroom until at least Friday, Sept. 24.
Fulton County Schools 'mitigation matrix' outlines strategies to slow COVID-19 spread
As Georgia school districts plan for COVID-19 outbreaks, Fulton County Schools released a clear outline of its tiered approach to slowing the spread of the deadly virus.
As Georgia school districts plan for COVID-19 outbreaks, Fulton County Schools released a clear outline of its tiered approach to slowing the spread of the deadly virus.
School bus driver shortage could cause heavy traffic in DeKalb County, police say
The Dunwoody Police Department is asking residents to be patient if they experience worse-than-normal traffic amid a school bus driver shortage in north DeKalb County.
The Dunwoody Police Department is asking residents to be patient if they experience worse-than-normal traffic amid a school bus driver shortage in north DeKalb County.
'There is a God': Teachers pull together to gift custodian a car
A viral video surfaced from Unity Grove Elementary School in Henry County of staff gifting a custodian, known as “Mr. Chris,” a car.
A viral video surfaced from Unity Grove Elementary School in Henry County of staff gifting a custodian, known as “Mr. Chris,” a car.
Illinois police warn parents against popular back-to-school photo trend
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.
Art teacher suspended after students say she used n-word during class
An art teacher in Alcovy High School is now off the job after students say she used the n-word in the classroom.
An art teacher in Alcovy High School is now off the job after students say she used the n-word in the classroom.
Cobb health board recommends schools follow CDC guidance on masks
A Cobb County health board responsible for advising school safety is recommending Cobb County schools mandate masks.
A Cobb County health board responsible for advising school safety is recommending Cobb County schools mandate masks.
Gwinnett schools to offer $500 vaccine incentives to staff
Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia's largest school district, announced that they will offer $500 to staff members who get fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia's largest school district, announced that they will offer $500 to staff members who get fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Atlanta Public Schools begin mandatory COVID-19 testing for staff
Beginning Tuesday, all Atlanta Public School teachers, staff members, bus drivers, and more will undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19.
Beginning Tuesday, all Atlanta Public School teachers, staff members, bus drivers, and more will undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19.
Griffin-Spalding County Schools temporarily move to virtual learning due to 'transportation operations' issue
Beginning later this week, all students within the Griffin-Spalding County School District will transition to remote learning due to operational issues after losing multiple bus drivers to COVID-19.
Beginning later this week, all students within the Griffin-Spalding County School District will transition to remote learning due to operational issues after losing multiple bus drivers to COVID-19.
Fulton County Schools elementary school temporarily switches to remote learning due to COVID-19
Beginning tomorrow, some students at a Fulton County elementary school will temporarily learn remotely due to positive COVID-19 cases.
Beginning tomorrow, some students at a Fulton County elementary school will temporarily learn remotely due to positive COVID-19 cases.
Most parents want online or hybrid learning for students, survey finds
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
Racial slur used by students bring calls for increased diversity teachings
Videos of Mountain View High School students using the n-word have circulated online, and now some parents have called for more diversity and inclusion curriculum at the school.
Videos of Mountain View High School students using the n-word have circulated online, and now some parents have called for more diversity and inclusion curriculum at the school.
DeKalb County elementary school closes for 10 days after rise in COVID-19 cases
A DeKalb County elementary school is shutting down in-person classes for 10 days after over a dozen students tested positive for COVID-19. More than 90 other students and 13 staff members have been quarantined.
A DeKalb County elementary school is shutting down in-person classes for 10 days after over a dozen students tested positive for COVID-19. More than 90 other students and 13 staff members have been quarantined.
Oglethorpe County Schools shut down after rise in absences
Oglethorpe County Schools have extended its distance learning days around Labor Day after over 10% of the county's students were absent from school in a single day.
Oglethorpe County Schools have extended its distance learning days around Labor Day after over 10% of the county's students were absent from school in a single day.
Substitute teacher shortage strains Atlanta schools
Atlanta Public Schools is offering bonuses for substitute teachers who agree to return to the classroom.
Atlanta Public Schools is offering bonuses for substitute teachers who agree to return to the classroom.