Students from Atlanta Public Schools were invited to engage with state lawmakers from around the country during the 34th Annual National Black Caucus of State Legislators Legislative Conference Youth Congress Day. Two concurrent sessions, a youth house and youth senate session allowed students to discuss, debate and pass a range of bills into law. Legislative […]
Audrey Reese, string teacher at King Middle School, is one of five teachers selected nationally to be honored by the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. To receive The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Award teachers must: Instill a love of music in their students through instrumental instruction in grades K-12 Have the passion, dedication and leadership skills […]
You might recall Jill Beracki for the wonderful work she did at Washington High, where she led a strong performance by the team in the Stock Market Game. Well, guess what? She’s up to her old tricks, but this time at another school. She tells us the South Atlanta School of Law & Social Justice […]
Elite Sisterhood, Inc., hosted a GoGirlGo! Atlanta Open House for the female students at the Carver School of Technology and surrounding schools in late January. Elite Sisterhood, Inc., is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prepare young ladies for postsecondary education through the development of positive self-image, leadership, and community service. GoGirlGo! is a part of […]
The Nu Lambda Omega (NLO) Foundation, Incorporated of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated kicked off its Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) program with a parent and student meeting at Jean Childs Young Middle on Feb. 1. Comprised of four AKAdemies, EYL is the 2010 -2014 signature program of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for middle-school girls […]
Atlanta Public Schools salutes the heroes of Black History Month with compelling programming on its two television channels. First we invite you to flip to Channel 22 to watch “A History of Black Achievement in America,” an original, eight-part series that documents black achievement in American history, its defining role in the growth of the country, and […]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLAHexvXRcY&feature=player_profilepage%5D Is there a difference between counseling high school students compared with elementary or middle school students? Andrew Ragland, an APS alum and counselor at Mays High, answered that question and more in the video above. APS students thrive, thanks to support from dedicated teachers, principals and support staff such as counselors. During National […]
Thomasville Heights Elementary School Principal Charles Penn continuously makes the connection between home and school to promote student success. Support from community partners — and a book by President Barack Obama — also keep students motivated. Target recently awarded 60 students with a gift bag, reading certificate and the book “Of Thee, I Sing,” written […]
[gallery link=”file” orderby=”title”] We had a great time covering First Lady Michelle Obama‘s visit to Burgess-Peterson Academy to mark the first anniversary of her Let’s Move campaign against childhood obesity by celebrating the elementary school’s health, wellness and nutrition initiatives. The initiatives are a part of an overall strategy by Atlanta Public Schools’ Nutrition Department, […]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCrQ-K_J3lE%5D First Lady Michelle Obama marked the first anniversary of her Let’s Move initiative with a visit to Burgess-Peterson Academy on Wednesday afternoon. The school is one of the leaders in Atlanta Public Schools when it comes to health, wellness and nutrition efforts thanks to hard work among faculty, staff, students, parents and its […]