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The APS Perception Survey is available in English and Spanish. Perception Survey Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/APS_Perception_Survey
written by Jessica, 4th grader from Mary Lin Elementary School Mary Lin Elementary’s fourth graders participated in a Native American Pow Wow, a celebration that includes dancing, singing, gifts and a feast. There could be many people at a Pow Wow, and they could celebrate a good harvest, a good hunt, a new birth or a […]
In honor of National Walk to School Day, Toomer Elementary School students, parents, administrators, and community leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the school’s new ADA-compliant wheelchair ramp that will provide access to the school’s playground. “This ramp is one of the ways that I ensure that everyone has safe access […]
Students at Brown Middle School spent time this week with Susan L. Taylor, founder and CEO of the National CARES Mentoring Movement and former editor-in-chief of Essence magazine. Taylor’s organization, National CARES Mentoring Movement, announced the launch of a pilot program for 40 of the school’s sixth grade students, all of whom have been selected to participate […]
M. Agnes Jones Elementary School celebrated STEM Careers during its 2013 STEM Career Week festivities. Students at M. Agnes Jones recently participated in STEM Career Week from September 30-October 4th. During the week students learned about various careers in technology, engineering, math and science. Spelman and Morehouse student volunteers visited classrooms and shared their college […]
After a successful fair last spring, the APS Adult Literacy and GED Program is hosting its second gathering for college, career and community services. The College, Career and Community Resource Event II will be held on Friday October 25, 2013 at the department’s main campus, located at 1757 Mary Dell Drive, Atlanta, GA 30316. More […]
Name: Odyssey Wilson Grade: 12th School: Mays High School Odyssey Wilson is a senior at Benjamin E. Mays High School- Math and Science Academy. Odyssey is an active member of the JROTC, and she is currently ranked as a Cadet Lieutenant Colonel. Cadet Odyssey Wilson was recently recognized for winning the national Legion of Valor […]
As a part of the “Violence Initiative in Schools,” the Joseph E. Lowery Institute mentors have partnered with Perkerson Elementary School to teach students about peer mediation and conflict resolution. The Joseph E. Lowery Institute has a long-standing tradition of promoting programs and initiatives focused on non-violence, educational opportunities, social justice, community engagement and individual […]
Heritage Academy recently hosted their annual Real Men Read Program, where local community stakeholders volunteered their time to mentor and read to the young men of Heritage Academy. Participants included doctors, lawyers, businessmen, culinary chefs, servicemen, police officers, educators, and others, who share the value of reading and believe in the opportunities that reading provides to […]