Atlanta Public Schools to vote today on starting year with all digital learning

Atlanta Public Schools to start year with virtual learning APS on Friday announced two more coronavirus cases within the district, bringing the total number to three. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

By Vanessa McCray for The AJC

Atlanta students will begin the school year with virtual instruction, according to a plan released last Friday.

Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Lisa Herring will present the reopening strategy to the school board at a 5 p.m. Monday meeting. It calls for APS to do virtual learning for at least the first nine weeks of the school year, or until there is a minimal or moderate spread of coronavirus.

Herring, who became APS superintendent on July 1, also will ask the board to delay the start of the school year by two weeks — from Aug. 10 to Aug. 24. That will give teachers and staff more time to prepare, and give parents time to pick up needed supplies from schools.

The district would use those weeks to connect with families, assess where students are academically and provide social and emotional support services, among other activities.

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