Parents concerned after possible COVID-19 exposure at Cobb County back-to-school event
Officials say "several" families who attended back-to-school preview events just days before the school year started in Cobb County have now tested positive for the virus.
Officials say "several" families who attended back-to-school preview events just days before the school year started in Cobb County have now tested positive for the virus.
Hundreds at Atlanta charter school quarantine days after school year begins
Drew Charter School identified the initial COVID-19 cases in three students and two staff members after testing roughly 1,900 students, faculty and staff to start the school year.
Drew Charter School identified the initial COVID-19 cases in three students and two staff members after testing roughly 1,900 students, faculty and staff to start the school year.
North Clayton High School to start virtually after COVID-19 outbreak
North Clayton High School officials said Saturday “a number of staff members” have to quarantine at the College Park School.
North Clayton High School officials said Saturday “a number of staff members” have to quarantine at the College Park School.
Gwinnett County Public Schools parents protest over new masks requirement for students
Gwinnett County parents protested over the district's decision to require mask for students when classes start next week. The state's largest school district reversed its face mask policy -- just as the CDC issues new guidance for students and staff.
Gwinnett County parents protested over the district's decision to require mask for students when classes start next week. The state's largest school district reversed its face mask policy -- just as the CDC issues new guidance for students and staff.
Dr. Calvin Watts formally named CEO, superintendent of Gwinnett County Schools
Dr. Calvin Watts was given the final approval by the Gwinnett County Board of Education on Friday.
Dr. Calvin Watts was given the final approval by the Gwinnett County Board of Education on Friday.
High school students get flight simulator training in Fayette County
The program includes a state-of-the-art simulator where students can actually gain flight hours toward getting their pilot’s license. To their knowledge, this is the only flight simulator at a public high school in Georgia.
The program includes a state-of-the-art simulator where students can actually gain flight hours toward getting their pilot’s license. To their knowledge, this is the only flight simulator at a public high school in Georgia.
Mask mandate concerns as Atlanta Public Schools resumes in-person learning
The countdown is on for Atlanta parents whose children are in the school system.
The countdown is on for Atlanta parents whose children are in the school system.
Parents raise concerns over Forsyth County Schools District's back to school plan
Some Forsyth County school parents are worried about their safety over back to school policies laid out by the district.
Some Forsyth County school parents are worried about their safety over back to school policies laid out by the district.
Cobb County officials working closely with health department during latest COVID-19 surge
With the latest surge in COVID cases, Cobb County officials are following CDC guidelines and working closely with the department of health.
With the latest surge in COVID cases, Cobb County officials are following CDC guidelines and working closely with the department of health.
First look inside the new Atlanta SMART Academy
Classes begin Monday at Atlanta SMART Academy, a new tuition-free performing arts charter middle school in Southwest Atlanta.
Classes begin Monday at Atlanta SMART Academy, a new tuition-free performing arts charter middle school in Southwest Atlanta.
Parents and educators react to the new CDC mask recommendation
Parents, students, and staff are unsure what the start of the school year will look like, due to the constant changes in mask guidelines.
Parents, students, and staff are unsure what the start of the school year will look like, due to the constant changes in mask guidelines.
Clayton County Schools implement COVID-19 safety measures as students return to the classroom
About 95 percent of Clayton County school students will return to campus for in-person instruction when school starts on Monday.
About 95 percent of Clayton County school students will return to campus for in-person instruction when school starts on Monday.
Washington state recommends wearing masks indoors, requires masks for K-12 schools
Washington state will follow federal guidance and recommend that those who are are vaccinated wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas where there is "substantial or high" rates of COVID-19, Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday.
Washington state will follow federal guidance and recommend that those who are are vaccinated wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas where there is "substantial or high" rates of COVID-19, Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday.
Parents urge Cobb County School District to implement mask mandate this fall
With COVID-19 numbers on the rise in Georgia, Abby Rittberg worries for her son and other Cobb County school children who are returning to campus for in-person instruction this fall.
With COVID-19 numbers on the rise in Georgia, Abby Rittberg worries for her son and other Cobb County school children who are returning to campus for in-person instruction this fall.
Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
Parents urge Gwinnett school officials to reinstate mask mandate
Gwinnett County Schools dropped its mask requirement for students and teachers in June following an outcry from parents, who claimed children were sick of wearing the masks in class.
Gwinnett County Schools dropped its mask requirement for students and teachers in June following an outcry from parents, who claimed children were sick of wearing the masks in class.
Cobb County school board approves $13 million theater for Osborne High School
The Cobb County Board of Education approved to award a more than $13 million contract to construct a performing arts center at Osborne High School in Marietta.
The Cobb County Board of Education approved to award a more than $13 million contract to construct a performing arts center at Osborne High School in Marietta.
Clark Atlanta surprises students by canceling $2M in debt
Hundreds of Clark Atlanta students woke up to something amazing: the Atlanta HBCU had cancelled all their debt from the last five semesters.
Hundreds of Clark Atlanta students woke up to something amazing: the Atlanta HBCU had cancelled all their debt from the last five semesters.
Homeschooling surges across US, even as schools plan in-person classes
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.