CDC, US Education Dept to host COVID-19 virtual town hall with parents
Parents will have a chance to discuss COVID-19 and schools during a webinar with U.S. health and education officials on July 29.
Parents will have a chance to discuss COVID-19 and schools during a webinar with U.S. health and education officials on July 29.
Biden’s education secretary visits DeKalb public school to see COVID-19 prevention measures
Ahead of the start of the school year and amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited the school on Friday to get a glimpse of what administrators doing to keep students and staff safe.
Ahead of the start of the school year and amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited the school on Friday to get a glimpse of what administrators doing to keep students and staff safe.
Atlanta Public Schools mandating masks for all students, staff
Atlanta Public School officials say the lack of vaccination of younger students and the rise of the Delta variant have led them to require masks in classrooms.
Atlanta Public School officials say the lack of vaccination of younger students and the rise of the Delta variant have led them to require masks in classrooms.
Emory professor urges university officials to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations 'across the board'
Emory University strongly encourages everyone to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but staff and faculty aren't required to get vaccinated. Professor Clifton Crais is urging university officials to make vaccines mandatory across the board.
Emory University strongly encourages everyone to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but staff and faculty aren't required to get vaccinated. Professor Clifton Crais is urging university officials to make vaccines mandatory across the board.
GOP lawmakers introduce bill to block funding for universities that provide abortion pills
The Protecting Life on College Campus Act would prohibit universities and colleges from receiving federal funding if they provide abortion pills on campus to students or employees.
The Protecting Life on College Campus Act would prohibit universities and colleges from receiving federal funding if they provide abortion pills on campus to students or employees.
Cobb County schools not requiring masks for returning students, staff
Cobb County schools officials will not require students and staff to wear masks as they head back to the classroom in August.
Cobb County schools officials will not require students and staff to wear masks as they head back to the classroom in August.
Study: Screen time linked to cognitive issues in children born preterm
School-age children who were born extremely preterm and engage in more than two hours of screen time per day are more likely to experience cognitive and behavioral problems, according to an NIH study.
School-age children who were born extremely preterm and engage in more than two hours of screen time per day are more likely to experience cognitive and behavioral problems, according to an NIH study.
Fauci: CDC ‘carefully looking’ at mask guidance for schools
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent recommendation on universal masking in schools, even for those who are vaccinated, is out of an abundance of caution amid the surge in COVID-19 cases blamed on the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent recommendation on universal masking in schools, even for those who are vaccinated, is out of an abundance of caution amid the surge in COVID-19 cases blamed on the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Target, Staples, Dollar General, other retailers lure in teachers with back-to-school discounts
Major retailers are trying to lure in teachers with competing discounts ahead of the upcoming school year.
Major retailers are trying to lure in teachers with competing discounts ahead of the upcoming school year.
Judge rules Indiana University can mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
AAP: Students, staff should wear masks in schools — regardless of vaccination status
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
Gwinnett school board unanimously approves new superintendent
Dr. Calvin Watts will take over as the head of the state's largest public school district.
Dr. Calvin Watts will take over as the head of the state's largest public school district.
Federal judge orders DACA program to halt approval of new applications
A federal judge in Texas sided in part with groups suing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, saying the program was illegally created by the Obama administration.
A federal judge in Texas sided in part with groups suing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, saying the program was illegally created by the Obama administration.
Some metro Atlanta school districts implement mask mandates
Two metro Atlanta school districts have announced face masks will be mandatory for the fall semester within the last few days.
Two metro Atlanta school districts have announced face masks will be mandatory for the fall semester within the last few days.
Georgia schools invited to apply for tests of lead in water
A group that will test for lead in drinking water at Georgia public schools is inviting schools to apply for the testing program.
A group that will test for lead in drinking water at Georgia public schools is inviting schools to apply for the testing program.
Fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need masks, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
Savannah schools lack bus drivers to carry all students
Coastal Georgia’s largest school district is so short of bus drivers that it may not be able to transport all students in the coming school year.
Coastal Georgia’s largest school district is so short of bus drivers that it may not be able to transport all students in the coming school year.
Biden encourages pay raises for teachers
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
'It's one of our biggest complaints': Marietta wants to crack down on speeders
City of Marietta leaders are looking at ways to crack down on speeders. They're taking a close look at adding speed cameras to the school zones.
City of Marietta leaders are looking at ways to crack down on speeders. They're taking a close look at adding speed cameras to the school zones.
The new laws that go into effect on July 1 in Georgia
The first day of July is always a big day for Georgians as the majority of newly passed state laws are scheduled to go into effect.
The first day of July is always a big day for Georgians as the majority of newly passed state laws are scheduled to go into effect.