Study finds fewer COVID-19 cases in Georgia schools requiring masks, improved ventilation
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied Georgia elementary schools and found those requiring mask-wearing and improved ventilation reported fewer cases COVID-19.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied Georgia elementary schools and found those requiring mask-wearing and improved ventilation reported fewer cases COVID-19.
Fulton County Schools revises mask policy
The school district said “masks will be strongly recommended for students, staff, and visitors, but not required at Fulton County Schools’ facilities” starting on June 1.
The school district said “masks will be strongly recommended for students, staff, and visitors, but not required at Fulton County Schools’ facilities” starting on June 1.
Educator teaches from hospital as son recovers from life-threatening battle with COVID-19
Qiana Bigsby said her son Ziggy was initially admitted into Scottish Rite Hospital for an infection. While there, he tested positive for COVID and the virus took a toll on his body.
Qiana Bigsby said her son Ziggy was initially admitted into Scottish Rite Hospital for an infection. While there, he tested positive for COVID and the virus took a toll on his body.
What is critical race theory, and why is it causing controversy?
Critical race theory has stirred up a lot of controversy in Atlanta-area schools and across the country. The debate is over whether teachers should be able to talk about it with students. But what is it exactly?
Critical race theory has stirred up a lot of controversy in Atlanta-area schools and across the country. The debate is over whether teachers should be able to talk about it with students. But what is it exactly?
Kemp urges Georgia Board of Education to not teach 'Critical Race Theory'
With rank-and-file Republicans in arms over fears that their public school students are being indoctrinated that the United States is inherently racist, Gov. Brian Kemp signaled Thursday that he shared their concerns.
With rank-and-file Republicans in arms over fears that their public school students are being indoctrinated that the United States is inherently racist, Gov. Brian Kemp signaled Thursday that he shared their concerns.
Law group awards $100K in scholarships to South Atlanta High School seniors
Forty seniors at South Atlanta High School each got $2,500 for college thanks to a local law firm
Forty seniors at South Atlanta High School each got $2,500 for college thanks to a local law firm
Cherokee County Schools vow to prohibit critical race theory
People were protesting critical race theory chanted “no CRT” well into the night and during that school board meeting.
People were protesting critical race theory chanted “no CRT” well into the night and during that school board meeting.
Group calls on Cobb County Schools to lift mask mandate
Several parents stood up in front of the Cobb County School Board and begged them to eliminate the district's mask mandate.
Several parents stood up in front of the Cobb County School Board and begged them to eliminate the district's mask mandate.
Tucker Middle School students win award for anti-human trafficking device
The Tucker Middle School STEM class was named a Community Choice Award winner in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.
The Tucker Middle School STEM class was named a Community Choice Award winner in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.
Educators rush to help Georgia student who collapsed during field day
Several school employees and educators are being hailed heroes after a Georgia middle school student collapsed during a field day.
Several school employees and educators are being hailed heroes after a Georgia middle school student collapsed during a field day.
Forsyth County residents debate diversity curriculum in schools
A subject matter called “critical race theory” that claims systemic racism is part of American society was raised on Tuesday during a Forsyth County School Board meeting.
A subject matter called “critical race theory” that claims systemic racism is part of American society was raised on Tuesday during a Forsyth County School Board meeting.
Pizza Hut launches new Book It! program as part of its nostalgia-themed campaign
For children growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Book It! program by Pizza Hut played a major role in learning to read. Now, Pizza Hut is launching a new version of the popular reading program along with nostalgia-themed merchandise for grown-ups.
For children growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Book It! program by Pizza Hut played a major role in learning to read. Now, Pizza Hut is launching a new version of the popular reading program along with nostalgia-themed merchandise for grown-ups.
Georgia universities advised to drop mask mandates, social distancing
The University System of Georgia outlined recommendations on the discontinuation of various COVID-19 prevention methods following the Centers for Disease Control's new guidance for fully vaccinated Americans.
The University System of Georgia outlined recommendations on the discontinuation of various COVID-19 prevention methods following the Centers for Disease Control's new guidance for fully vaccinated Americans.
CDC recommends schools continue to require wearing masks, social distancing
Until more children and teenagers are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control is recommending schools still follow its prevention strategies, which include mask-wearing and social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus.
Until more children and teenagers are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control is recommending schools still follow its prevention strategies, which include mask-wearing and social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus.
Stacey Abrams sends off 2020 graduates year after scheduled Clark Atlanta University commencement address
Stacey Abrams encouraged hundreds of Class of 2020 graduates from Clark Atlanta University to let their imaginations be their compass as they embark on professional journeys.
Stacey Abrams encouraged hundreds of Class of 2020 graduates from Clark Atlanta University to let their imaginations be their compass as they embark on professional journeys.
Georgia public universities will again require standardized tests in 2022
Georgia public universities will once again start requiring standardized test scores for enrollment in 2022.
Georgia public universities will once again start requiring standardized test scores for enrollment in 2022.
Penn State faculty vote to end terms 'freshman,' 'sophomore' & others due to 'male-centric academic history'
Faculty at Pennsylvania State University have voted to replace traditional descriptors like "freshman" and "sophomore" with "1st year" or "2nd year," citing the former's "male-centric academic history." The decision came as part of a Faculty Senate bill on the "Removal of Gendered & Binary Terms from Course and Program Descriptions."
Faculty at Pennsylvania State University have voted to replace traditional descriptors like "freshman" and "sophomore" with "1st year" or "2nd year," citing the former's "male-centric academic history." The decision came as part of a Faculty Senate bill on the "Removal of Gendered & Binary Terms from Course and Program Descriptions."
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
Atlanta elementary school grabs national STEM distinction
An Atlanta public school is giving its student more than a head start by starting real-world problem solving in elementary school in a nationally recognized STEM program.
An Atlanta public school is giving its student more than a head start by starting real-world problem solving in elementary school in a nationally recognized STEM program.
Cobb County Schools revises mask, social distancing guidelines
Cobb County Schools said it will no longer require fully vaccinated individuals to wear a mask on campus during school hours or at school events unless they would like to do so.
Cobb County Schools said it will no longer require fully vaccinated individuals to wear a mask on campus during school hours or at school events unless they would like to do so.