APS superintendent praises district's efforts during pandemic
Atlanta Public Schools superintendent has applauded the school district's efforts to keep students safe and on top of their game amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Atlanta Public Schools superintendent has applauded the school district's efforts to keep students safe and on top of their game amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials: Ex-DeKalb school officer fired after using 'excessive force' with student
A former DeKalb County School District police officer has been fired and will be charged after they used "excessive force" during an incident with a student, school officials say.
A former DeKalb County School District police officer has been fired and will be charged after they used "excessive force" during an incident with a student, school officials say.
Atlanta approves pilot program that offers cash payment financially strapped families
Three hundred Atlanta residents are going to receive direct cash payments approved by city leaders and funded with taxpayer money. While the program was approved by the Atlanta City Council, there were some concerns over who controls the $2 million in taxpayer money.
Three hundred Atlanta residents are going to receive direct cash payments approved by city leaders and funded with taxpayer money. While the program was approved by the Atlanta City Council, there were some concerns over who controls the $2 million in taxpayer money.
New Orleans marks 61st anniversary of public school integration, pays tribute to women
In a ceremony held Sunday outside McDonogh school, the screams and hate of 61 years ago were replaced with cheering crowds and expressions of gratitude.
In a ceremony held Sunday outside McDonogh school, the screams and hate of 61 years ago were replaced with cheering crowds and expressions of gratitude.
Clarke County Schools superintendent announces plans to retire at end of 2022
Clarke County School District Superintendent Xernona J. Thomas announced plans to retire at the end of 2022, according to the Athens-Banner Herald.
Clarke County School District Superintendent Xernona J. Thomas announced plans to retire at the end of 2022, according to the Athens-Banner Herald.
Cobb County parents file appeal after court denies injunction to have school district follow CDC guidelines
A group of Cobb County parents has filed an appeal after a federal judge ruled against their request to force the school district to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 guidelines.
A group of Cobb County parents has filed an appeal after a federal judge ruled against their request to force the school district to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 guidelines.
Gwinnett first-grade teacher reported missing from Mexico, principal says
The Benefield Elementary School principal told parents and guardians police are investigating the disappearance of first-grade teacher Alexandra Morales from her last known location in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The Benefield Elementary School principal told parents and guardians police are investigating the disappearance of first-grade teacher Alexandra Morales from her last known location in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Cobb County teacher arrested for allegedly having sex with student at school
A warrant said 29-year-old Osborne High School teacher Zachary White is accused of having sex with a student in his office at the school.
A warrant said 29-year-old Osborne High School teacher Zachary White is accused of having sex with a student in his office at the school.
'Oregon Trail' 50 years later: How 3 Minnesota student teachers blazed a new trail in gaming
Next month will mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most popular educational games of all time, but the Oregon Trail's roots are actually right here in Minnesota.
Next month will mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most popular educational games of all time, but the Oregon Trail's roots are actually right here in Minnesota.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students
Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.
Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.
Metro Atlanta school districts closed Friday for Braves World Series celebration
Several Metro Atlanta school districts have cancelled classes Friday in preparation for the Atlanta Braves World Series championship celebrations.
Several Metro Atlanta school districts have cancelled classes Friday in preparation for the Atlanta Braves World Series championship celebrations.
Cobb, Marietta schools closed Friday to celebrate Braves World Series win
Cobb County Schools announced that schools will be closed on Friday, November 5 in celebration of the Atlanta Braves World Series championship.
Cobb County Schools announced that schools will be closed on Friday, November 5 in celebration of the Atlanta Braves World Series championship.
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.