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News Articles: back to school

As kids return to school this fall, educators are prepared to deal with the continued mental health fallout of the disruptions of the pandemic.

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As school starts, teachers add a mental-health check-in to their lesson plans

After the disruption and trauma of the pandemic, educators say kids still need added support this year. In some schools, they're making emotional wellness part of the curriculum.

September 02, 2022
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  • Rhitu Chatterjee
Cobb County School bus moves on street Friday, March 13, 2020, in Kennesaw, Ga. Georgia's second-largest school district on Thursday, July 14, 2022 approved a policy allowing some employees who aren't certified police officers carry guns in schools, but excluded teachers from those who can be armed. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

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GPB morning headlines for August 5, 2022

Three former Washington County sheriff's deputies whose murder trial ended in a hung jury last October may be tried again.

NOAA updated its hurricane season outlook.

As Georgia students return to class, some are having a hard time getting to school.

August 05, 2022
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  • GPB News Radio
People shop for school supplies at a Target store in Miami, Fla., on July 27.

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  • Business

Binders, backpacks... and inflation are on this year's back-to-school shopping list

This year's back-to-school shopping season lands in the middle of the highest inflation in four decades — how will this affect spending?

August 03, 2022
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By:
  • Alina Selyukh
Students wearing protective masks walk past a "Welcome Back" sign before the first day of school at Sessums Elementary School Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, in Riverview, Fla. Students are required to wear the masks at school unless their parents opt out.

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  • Children's Health

From COVID concerns to mental health, here are some back-to-school prep tips from a pediatrician

With kids across Georgia returning to school, GPB spoke with a pediatrician about how parents can help them get back into the classroom.

August 02, 2022
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  • Devon Zwald
U.S. Rep. Buddy Darden joins the panel.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Former Rep. Buddy Darden on panel; Kemp ties Abrams to Biden; Back-to-school time

Monday on Political Rewind:  Former U.S. Rep. Buddy Darden joins the panel as we discuss nationwide inflation. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp attempts to tie Stacey Abrams to President Biden's economic policies. But Abrams isn't backing away from Biden, despite his low approval ratings. Plus, the State Ethics Commission investigates Abrams' 2018 campaign.

August 01, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
This artist's sketch provided by Spaceport Camden shows the launch pad complex of the proposed Spaceport Camden in Camden County, Ga.

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GPB morning headlines for July 29, 2022

Universities could receive funding to train more students to work in science, tech, and research fields.

Georgia’s Camden County has filed a lawsuit that seeks to force Union Carbide to sell 4,000 acres to the county to build a launch pad for commercial rockets.

As kids across Georgia prepare to return to the classroom, a pediatrician reminds parents to check in with their kids’ mental health.

July 29, 2022
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  • GPB News Radio
A Cobb County School bus moves on street Friday, March 13, 2020, in Kennesaw, Ga. Georgia's second-largest school district on Thursday, July 14, 2022 approved a policy allowing some employees who aren't certified police officers carry guns in schools, but excluded teachers from those who can be armed.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Reps. Greene's, Loudermilk's Jan. 6 Trump pleas; Cobb controversy; teacher burnout

Friday on Political Rewind: With August around the corner, Georgians are getting ready to go back to school. Our panel breaks down bans on "divisive" concepts, clear bag policies for students' safety, and teacher shortages.
Plus, Kemp and Abrams' opposing messages on school safety.
 

July 22, 2022
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  • Donna Lowry ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more

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  • Education

You've Made It To Campus! Now What? These Tips Can Help You Navigate College Life

Whether you're just starting school or returning to campus after a year of adjusting to remote and hybrid-learning, we've got tips to help guide you through this academic year.

August 29, 2021
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  • Janet W. Lee
Three girls pose for photos after getting their hair braided by Brittany Starks and other volunteers.

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  • Family

A Mom Is Braiding Kids' Hair For Free So Parents Have One Less Back-To-School Stress

After experiencing an act of kindness herself, Brittany Starks found a unique way to help parents prepare their children for the return to school: by braiding kids' hair for free.

August 25, 2021
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  • Sharon Pruitt-Young
First-graders listen to the interim superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Megan Reilly, read a book at Normont Elementary School in Harbor City on Aug. 16, the first day of school.

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  • Health

Use These 6 Expert Tips To Find The Best Masks For Your Kids

This year, face masks are on most parents' list of back-to-school supplies. But which ones are most effective? Here's how to choose the right one for your child.

August 24, 2021
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  • Maria Godoy
Johnson gives River a bottle in her home in Discovery Bay. Family members spent isolation together there this summer, after getting sick with COVID-19. Everyone has since recovered.

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  • Health

Breakthrough COVID Infections Add Even More Chaos To School's Start In 2021

Some kids are getting sick or passing the coronavirus to vaccinated family and friends. It's all unnerving to many parents. "It felt like a terrible head cold," one dad says. "My brain was foggy."

August 23, 2021
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  • Lesley McClurg
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  • Education

Arizona Will Withhold Funds From Schools With Mask Mandates

A new $163 million school grant program, created with federal COVID-19 relief funds, is open to schools that are adhering to "all state laws," referring to a recent order

August 20, 2021
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  • Sneha Dey
COVID town hall meeting

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  • Education

Experts Give Back-To-School Advice Amid Delta Variant Wave

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued guidelines on July 27 stating that everyone in K-12 schools should wear masks indoors, even if vaccinated. Gov. Brian Kemp said he will not impose any statewide mask mandate, even as some school districts, including Atlanta, have mandated them for children and staff.

August 09, 2021
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  • Allexa Ceballos
A COVID-19 vaccination record card is shown at Seton Medical Center during the coronavirus pandemic in Daly City, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Vax Up And Mask Up Amid Delta Variant Spike, Public Health Leaders Urge

Today on Political Rewind: The spread of the delta variant combined with a continuing low rate of vaccinations have led to a dramatic spike in cases of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The news can seem scary. We assembled a panel of top public health experts to help demystify the state of the virus today.

August 04, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
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Some families already got a head start on shopping for the school year when Amazon, Walmart, Target and others held huge summer sales. Now, parents are getting a new financial boost from the government: an increased child tax credit of up to $3,000 for school-age children.

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  • Business

Families Splurge On Clothes And Electronics In Likely Record Back-To-School Spree

Last year it was all about chairs and headphones. This year it's time for T-shirts and sneakers — and more laptops. Back-to-school shopping in the U.S. is expected to top $37 billion.

July 27, 2021
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  • Alina Selyukh
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