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.
Cobb County schools approves raises for subs, supply positions
The Cobb County Schools recently announced raises for substitute teachers, supply teachers, substitute nurses and supply nurses using CARES Act funds. Those selection positions at Cobb Schools will be eligible for pay increases temporarily through May 2022.
The Cobb County Schools recently announced raises for substitute teachers, supply teachers, substitute nurses and supply nurses using CARES Act funds. Those selection positions at Cobb Schools will be eligible for pay increases temporarily through May 2022.
Griffin-Spalding County school bus driver, monitor die after battle with COVID-19, according to co-workers
Some Griffin-Spalding school bus drivers are concerned after they say two of their co-workers died from COVID-19. School district leaders tell us that nine other bus drivers were out Monday due to positive COVID-19 cases.
Some Griffin-Spalding school bus drivers are concerned after they say two of their co-workers died from COVID-19. School district leaders tell us that nine other bus drivers were out Monday due to positive COVID-19 cases.
First graders at Fulton County school switch to remote learning after COVID-19 spike
Fulton County Schools announced Ocee Elementary School in Johns Creek is sending its first-grade class home at least through Sept. 3 due to a high volume of positive cases and direct contacts.
Fulton County Schools announced Ocee Elementary School in Johns Creek is sending its first-grade class home at least through Sept. 3 due to a high volume of positive cases and direct contacts.
DPH says half of Georgia's recent COVID-19 outbreaks traced to schools
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey said cases in children 11 to 17 years old have quadrupled over the past few weeks.
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey said cases in children 11 to 17 years old have quadrupled over the past few weeks.
Hostile school board meetings have members calling it quits
A growing number of school board members are resigning or questioning their willingness to serve as meetings have devolved into shouting contests between deeply political constituencies over how racial issues are taught, masks in schools, and COVID-19 vaccines and testing requirements.
A growing number of school board members are resigning or questioning their willingness to serve as meetings have devolved into shouting contests between deeply political constituencies over how racial issues are taught, masks in schools, and COVID-19 vaccines and testing requirements.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.