Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Beverly Hall takes office today as chair-elect of the Council of the Great City Schools. In June 2009, Dr. Hall was elected as secretary-treasurer of the organization, which comprises 67 of the nation’s largest urban public school systems. Portland Public Schools board member Dilafruz Williams will serve as chairwoman of the […]
On July 13, Atlanta Public Schools will launch Lawson 9.0, an upgrade to the existing Lawson 8.0 system. The upgrade will deliver a number of enhancements, including seamless navigation and reporting, improved comparability between APS and other school districts, and alignment of the APS chart of accounts with the State of Georgia’s chart of accounts. […]
Last year, Springdale Park Elementary opened as the first APS facility to seek LEED certification. This week, the Atlanta Urban Design Commission honored the elementary school during a ceremony at City Hall. The award recognizes buildings that promote the historic and cultural Atlanta experience, maintaining a natural balance between the two.