Ten Atlanta Public Schools are awarded $5,000 grants from The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. The Foundation announced that 212 school libraries are receiving $1,060,000 in grants to expand, update and diversify the schools’ library book collections. The grant application process is administered by The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region with guidance […]
D.H.Stanton Elementary School and Perkerson Elementary are accepting applications for the Kindergarten Dual Immersion program for the 2013 – 2014 school year. The goal of the program is for students to become bilingual and biliterate in Spanish by the end of fifth grade. All students who are upcoming kindergarteners in Atlanta Public Schools are eligible […]
In an effort to continuously support academic achievement, the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Adult Literacy Program will host an event next week to help adults explore the range of opportunities available after earning a high school diploma or GED. The Adult Literacy Program educates adults who did not complete high school, and helps them reach their greatest potential in the home, workplace and community. In April, […]
The Atlanta Board of Education MEETING NOTICE BOARD WORK SESSION Monday, June 24, 2013 The Members of the Atlanta Board of Education will convene a work session at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 24, 2013. The board will receive an update on deliverables and next steps from Proact Search Firm regarding the ongoing superintendent search. […]
The Atlanta Board of Education MEETING NOTICE SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH COMMITTEE Mrs. Ann Cramer, Chair Monday, June 24, 2013 The Superintendent Search Committee of the Atlanta Board of Education will convene a committee meeting at 5:00 pm on Monday, June 24, 2013. The committee will discuss the progress that has been made regarding the superintendent search. […]
Thank you for following our live blog of the June Board of Education Meeting for Atlanta Public Schools. View today’s agenda here: http://www.boarddocs.com/ga/aps/Board.nsf/Public REFRESH your browser often for updates. The meeting will begin soon. 2:18– Committee of the Whole Meeting called to order by BOE chair Reuben McDaniel. 1.o1 Roll Call 1.02 Approval of the Board […]
During the month of May, Atlanta Public Schools hosted commencement ceremonies for each of its 10 high school campuses. Over the course of a week, the district proudly welcomed into the alumni ranks, nearly 2,000 graduates from throughout the city. Parents and friends in attendance were treated to reflective speeches by seniors who spoke of overcoming obstacles and seizing opportunities […]
GivingPoint recently congratulated the 2013 Graduates of Carver High School. The Schools at Carver had 32 students earning 100 hours or more and with 18 students earning Service Cords. Together, they logged 6,800 service hours and created a $51,000 charitable community impact. Great work, Carver!
The Atlanta Board of Education (ABE) opened the doors to its archives and museum today, accompanied by a celebratory ribbon-cutting at the Atlanta Public Schools’ Center for Leadership and Learning. Designed to preserve and showcase Atlanta Public Schools’ rich 141 year history, the museum is an extension of the commitment, innovation, controversy and odyssey that has […]