December 2011 – Page 2

Demographic Study Listening Session hosted by Courtney English, Board of Education At Large Seat 7, Districts 1 & 2

talkupaps11 Dec 20110

Special Invitation from Atlanta School Board Member Courtney D. English – At-Large Seat 7, Districts 1 & 2 Demographic Study Listening Session Superintendent Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Tuesday, December 13, 2011, Brown Middle School Auditorium 6:30 p.m.— 8:00 p.m. Brown Middle School 765 Peoples Street, SW Atlanta, Georgia 30310 (404) 802-6800 Forum for parents and community members served […]

APS celebrates Inclusive Schools Week, December 5-9, 2011

talkupaps9 Dec 20110

As Atlanta Public Schools continues its celebration of Inclusive Schools Week, teachers, students, families and communities engage in opportunities to discuss the inclusion of children with disabilities and the importance of providing a quality education to all children. The activities and dialogue that occur during Inclusive Schools Week help create an awareness of the benefits […]

Board of Education Meeting Notice: Demographic Study, Superintendent Evaluation Tool

talkupaps8 Dec 20110

MEETING NOTICE – ATLANTA BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL On Monday December 12, 2011, Members of the Atlanta Board of Education and Members of the Atlanta City Council will convene a meeting.* The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss and understand the Demographic Study for Atlanta Public Schools and the potential […]

APS 4th & 8th grade students produce largest gains in the nation in 3 of 4 tested categories on national tests

talkupaps7 Dec 20112

ATLANTA – APS 4th and 8th grade students had the largest growth in 3 of 4 tested categories over the past decade on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) tests, outpacing all other states and school districts reporting scores. The results of the 2011 NAEP math and reading tests released today clearly reflect this […]

NACAC Atlanta College Fair coming February 12, 2011

talkupaps7 Dec 20111

NACAC Atlanta College Fair “The Largest College Fair in GA” February 12, 2012 Georgia World Congress Center GWCC Building B 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. www.nacacnet.org More than 200 colleges and universities will be present and over 30 college prep workshops will be offered. This fair will also feature a counseling center staffed with volunteer […]

We want your demographic feedback: Letter from Superintendent Erroll B. Davis, Jr.

talkupaps6 Dec 20118

Dear Atlanta Public Schools Stakeholders, I am writing to reemphasize that we are at the beginning stages of our demographic study for Atlanta Public Schools (APS). Contrary to speculation, online references, and other discussions occurring in the community, APS has not made final decisions regarding our current demographic study and school closings. In fact, we […]

Financial Aid Saturdays hosted by Atlanta Education Fund

talkupaps5 Dec 20110

Need cash for college? Attend one of several Financial Aid Saturday events for free one-on-one help. To Register, sign up at a APS High School Career and College Center, call 404-653-5558 or complete an online form available by clicking here. At a Financial Aid Saturday you get: Free, one-on-one help for high school seniors and […]

APS Students LEAD by Example

talkupaps5 Dec 20110

by Rendell Jackson, Program Manager- Middle Schools, Department of Athletics At Grady Stadium Several Atlanta Public School student-athletes were treated to a star studded weekend of opportunities and recognition as they were honored as “Ambassadors” for their hard work with the L.E.A.D. Organization. During the 6th Annual L.E.A.D. Celebrity Baseball Clinic at Turner Field, the athletes […]

Ten APS educators surprised with Atlanta Families’ $7,500 grants

talkupaps4 Dec 20110

Ten APS educators surprised with Atlanta Families’ $7,500 grants by Tammy Garnes, Office of Communications Community partners, local personalities and government officials – including Atlanta Board of Education Chair Brenda J. Muhammad, Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Erroll Davis, Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall, Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders and football players, and mascots from the Atlanta Braves […]

Atlanta Public Schools celebrates Inclusive Schools Week December 5-9

talkupaps4 Dec 20110

Department of Special Education to host two screenings of documentary film Including Samuel ATLANTA – Atlanta Public Schools joins other school districts and communities around the world in celebrating Inclusive Schools Week December 5-9 with events and activities to raise awareness of inclusive educational practices. Inclusive Schools Week celebrates the progress schools have made in […]