Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall told an audience of philanthropists that “transforming teaching is the next frontier of education reform” during a panel discussion on “Achieving Teacher and Principal Excellence: Are We Making the Grade?” hosted by The Philanthropy Roundtable and the Southeast Council of Foundations at the Loudermilk Center on Sept. […]
There’s an incredible, heartwarming story in today’s AJC about Carver High defensive end Andre Johnson. During the offseason, the 16-year-old junior lost his half-brother, and his left eye, in a random shooting. But now Johnson is back and playing football for Carver. AJC reporter Christian Boone captured the spirit of Johnson’s comeback in the article, […]
Our “How I Spent My Summer” continues with Xylecia Taylor, a third-grade teacher at Dobbs Elementary. Taylor used her Fund for Teachers grant (through the Atlanta Education Fund) for a trip to Ghana, where she was involved in a range of activities including learning how to harvest bio-diesel fuel. Here’s her story, in her own words … […]
This just in, from the AJC: Dinosaur feet designed by Grady High School art students will soon be available for public viewing. Modeled after the characters Buddy and Tiny in “Dinosaur Train,” the new PBS preschool program created by the Jim Henson Company, the four feet will be placed in various locations across Atlantato promote […]