Deadline for Submissions is October 18, 2013 The independent, bipartisan board that oversees the nationwide assessments that gauge what America’s students know and can do in nearly a dozen academic subjects will have five openings next year, and is seeking nominations from the public. The National Assessment Governing Board wants the public to help identify qualified […]
As an introduction to the 2013-2014 school year, the Brown Middle School Media Center team conducted an orientation and book checkout drive during the first month of school. Part of the implementation of Common Core Curriculum literacy skills, as well as college and career readiness, all language arts classes participated in a media center services […]
More than 100 public schools in Georgia will begin to deliver The First Tee National School Program as part of their physical education curriculum this school year. The program expansion, which will include 13 Atlanta Public Schools (APS), is happening in association with Georgia Power, the largest subsidiary of Southern Company. The announcement was made […]
Three Atlanta Public Schools JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) cadets were awarded the national Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement recently by U.S. Army Cadet Command and the Legion of Valor Headquarters in Cypress, California. Cadets Elonte Porter from New Schools at Carver High School, Lam Dang from Maynard H. Jackson High School, and Odyssey […]
On September 10th, Jackson High School competed against Coretta Scott King High School in a volleyball game. The first match resulted in Jackson scoring 25 and Coretta Scott King scoring 20. The second match resulted in Jackson scoring 25 and Coretta Scott King scoring 18. Congratulations to Jackson High School’s volleyball team for their victory! […]
On Friday, August 30, 2013, the New Schools at Carver hosted Mr. Corey Chavous, former NFL player, as the inaugural speaker of the media center’s new initiative, “See What You Can Be.” During his NFL career, Mr. Chavous played for the The Arizona Cardinals, the Minnesota Vikings and the St. Louis Rams. While Chavous had […]
Name: Jessica Ifeadi Grade: 12th Grade School: Carver Early College Jessica believes that Carver Early College was the right high school destination for her. It has stimulated Jessica’s natural interest in science to the point that she wants to major in Chemistry in college. She likes Carver Early College because the school is small and […]
Special Board Work Session NOTICE September 16, 2013 The Board will convene a Special Work Session* on Monday, September 16, 2013. Discussions/presentations Class Size determinations update on leveling process 2:00 p.m. Center for Learning and Leadership Auditorium 130 Trinity Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30303 *The Board may enter into an executive session to discuss […]
Several students at Mays High School participated in summer enrichment programs this year. From theatre to science, these students were involved in a myriad of internship, academic and creative experiences. Makeda Phillips, an 11th grader at Benjamin E. Mays High School, had a fun-filled and impactful summer comprised of amazing field trips and memorable experiences. […]