Schools Student Spotlight Student Spotlight of the Week Student Spotlight of the Week 30 Sep 2013 talkupaps Name: Terrisianna & Terrianna Taylor Grade: 8th Grade School: Crawford W. Long Middle Terrisianna Taylor and Terrianna Taylor are twins who have a variety of interests, but are both very…
Reading Schools South Atlanta Education Complex Celebrate the Freedom to Read 30 Sep 2013 talkupaps The South Atlanta Educational Complex, which includes the schools of Computer Animation and Design, Health and Medical Sciences, and Law and Social Justice, exercised their freedom to read during Banned…
Charter School Partnerships Physical Education Schools KIPP STRIVE and Atlanta Families’ Award Winner Host 5K Dash 30 Sep 2013 talkupaps APS charter schools KIPP STRIVE Academy and KIPP STRIVE Primary School conducted their first annual 5K Dash on Saturday, September 21, 2013. There were over 150 participants ranging in age…
Fifth Third bank partners with Young Schools Young Middle School Partners with Fifth Third Bank to Promote Financial Literacy 29 Sep 2013 talkupaps Jean Childs Young Middle School is excited to announce their school’s new partnership with Fifth Third Bank. Dr. Kelvin L. Griffin, the principal of Young Middle School, is committed to…
Fresh Fruits & Veggies Program Schools Deerwood & Beecher Hills Students Explore Fruits & Veggies 29 Sep 2013 talkupaps “Which vegetable can’t you take on a boat?” “Leeks!” There were lots of smiles this fall during the launch of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs at Beecher Hills Elementary…
Schools Science Benteen Students Become Gardeners! 27 Sep 2013 talkupaps Recently, on a sunny Friday morning, Benteen Elementary School students received all the ingredients necessary for a successful garden from the Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation (LHTYF), Inc., as…
Finance Middle School Transformation Partnerships Schools APS Students ‘Take Care of Business’ at Junior Achievement’s Chick-fil-A Foundation Discovery Center 27 Sep 2013 talkupaps Coan Middle School students were the first from APS to experience the Junior Achievement (JA) and Chick-fil-A Foundation’s, Discovery Center BizTown. JA BizTown is designed as an interactive marketplace representing…
Schools Atlanta Board of Education October 2013 Committee Meetings 27 Sep 2013 talkupaps ATLANTA BOARD OF EDUCATION OCTOBER 2013 COMMITTEE MEETINGS The Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Search Committee (SSC) will meet from 4 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 3, 2013. The…
Schools Therrell Cluster Football Night Football, Fun, & Fans at Therrell Cluster Night 2013 27 Sep 2013 talkupaps Students, teachers and parents enjoyed a Saturday night filled with touchdowns, cheers, music, and more at the Therrell High School Cluster Football Night. Guests enjoyed a great game of football…
Literacy Partnerships Volunteer Gideons Elementary Unveils Newly Renovated Library from Target and The Heart of America Foundation 25 Sep 2013 talkupaps Atlanta Public Schools’ Charles L. Gideons Elementary unveiled its newly renovated school library and parent center, sponsored by Target Corp. and The Heart of America Foundation September 24. The renovated…
