Gov. Kemp visits Cherokee County elementary school, reiterates support for local control
Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited Ball Ground Elementary School Friday to recognize the first week of the school year.
Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited Ball Ground Elementary School Friday to recognize the first week of the school year.
As cases in children rise, pediatricians' group urges FDA to move swiftly on vaccines for kids
As COVID-19 infections surge in children, the head of the country's largest pediatricians' group is urging the FDA to move swiftly towards authorizing "safe and effective"COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12.
As COVID-19 infections surge in children, the head of the country's largest pediatricians' group is urging the FDA to move swiftly towards authorizing "safe and effective"COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12.
US schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge with masks optional for many
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
Tennessee State University to pay off balances of returning students
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Parents upset they can't switch their children from the classroom to virtual learning
As COVID cases rise, many parents are worried about sending their children back to the classroom. Some want to switch their children from in person to virtual learning but many school districts aren't letting them.
As COVID cases rise, many parents are worried about sending their children back to the classroom. Some want to switch their children from in person to virtual learning but many school districts aren't letting them.
Fulton County to require masks for schools with high COVID-19 rates
Fulton County Schools is making masks mandatory at over two dozen elementary, middle, and high schools where the rate of infection is high.
Fulton County Schools is making masks mandatory at over two dozen elementary, middle, and high schools where the rate of infection is high.
COVID-19 Delta variant and kids: Protecting children who aren’t old enough to get vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
Atlanta Public School students return to class with new COVID-19 procedures
More than 50,000 students with Atlanta Public Schools will be walking back into their classrooms with mandatory masks and new COVID-19 guidelines Thursday morning.
More than 50,000 students with Atlanta Public Schools will be walking back into their classrooms with mandatory masks and new COVID-19 guidelines Thursday morning.
Cobb County Schools release new health protocols
Cobb County School District releases new health protocols.
Cobb County School District releases new health protocols.
Cobb County schools responds to petition calling for superintendent's resignation
A Cobb County School District spokesperson responded to a petition calling for the resignation of the district's superintendent.
A Cobb County School District spokesperson responded to a petition calling for the resignation of the district's superintendent.
Douglas County residents protest school district's recent mask requirement
A group of protestors gathered outside the Douglas County Board of Education office on Wednesday, the first day of classes for the 2021-22 school year.
A group of protestors gathered outside the Douglas County Board of Education office on Wednesday, the first day of classes for the 2021-22 school year.
Two Clayton County schools to remain virtual this week after outbreaks
Clayton County Public Schools said Pointe South Middle School and North Clayton High School will remain virtual for at least the remainder of the week.
Clayton County Public Schools said Pointe South Middle School and North Clayton High School will remain virtual for at least the remainder of the week.
Positive COVID-19 test to affect school bus routes in Clayton County, district says
A COVID-19 outbreak in Clayton County may affect some school bus routes, Clayton County Public Schools said on Tuesday.
A COVID-19 outbreak in Clayton County may affect some school bus routes, Clayton County Public Schools said on Tuesday.
Mask policies for each school district in metro Atlanta
A list of mask policies for school districts in metro Atlanta following the new guidance released by the CDC recommending everyone in K-12 schools to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status.
A list of mask policies for school districts in metro Atlanta following the new guidance released by the CDC recommending everyone in K-12 schools to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status.
Douglas County School System to require face coverings in buildings and on buses
At a recent Board of Education meeting, Douglas County School System determined it will require face coverings for students, staff and visitors in district buildings and buses for the upcoming school year.
At a recent Board of Education meeting, Douglas County School System determined it will require face coverings for students, staff and visitors in district buildings and buses for the upcoming school year.
Fulton County Schools to require masks in some scenarios
Fulton County School announced adjustments to its COVID-19 guidance on Monday.
Fulton County School announced adjustments to its COVID-19 guidance on Monday.
Morehouse College cancels five semesters of outstanding debt for some students
Morehouse College provided financial assistance to some students who received diplomas or did not enroll in the upcoming semester.
Morehouse College provided financial assistance to some students who received diplomas or did not enroll in the upcoming semester.
Second Clayton County school starts year online after outbreak of COVID-19
Clayton County Public Schools said Pointe South Middle School in Jonesboro will operate with virtual learning through Wednesday.
Clayton County Public Schools said Pointe South Middle School in Jonesboro will operate with virtual learning through Wednesday.