Literacy Schools Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy celebrates Teen Read Week 29 Nov 2013 talkupaps High school students at Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy (CSK) celebrated Teen Read Week by applying their writing and creativity skills in a short story competition and reading…
Athletics North Atlanta’s wrestling team prepares for upcoming season; teams expanding to Carver and Jackson High Schools 27 Nov 2013 talkupaps North Atlanta High School‘s wrestling team is back on the mat as they prepare for their first match of the season. “We’ve got our young team that’s looking forward to…
Schools Sarah Smith chorus to sing at Macy’s Great Tree Lighting 27 Nov 2013 talkupaps Students in the Sarah Smith Elementary School chorus will join an impressive lineup of musical talent, including country singer Brett Eldridge, television and Broadway star Megan Hilty, and Judith Hill…
Community Community partners Community Service Dobbs Schools Dobbs Elementary School’s Playground Building Day 27 Nov 2013 talkupaps Atlanta Public Schools, South Metro Scholastic Fund, Humana Foundation, KaBOOM! and Hundreds of Volunteers Created Place for All Generations to Gather Atlanta Public Schools, the South Metro Scholastic Fund, the…
L.E.A.D and Tree Planting at Price Schools The community impacts Price Middle through mentoring and environmental initiatives 26 Nov 2013 talkupaps Luther Judson Price Middle School recently hosted a live video stream for the L.E.A.D (Launch, Expose, Advise, Direct) program. The L.E.A.D program empowers “an at risk generation to lead and…
Schools Students celebrate reading at Slater & Perkerson Elementary 26 Nov 2013 talkupaps KPMG’s nationwide “Reading Relay” recently made its way to Perkerson and Thomas H. Slater Elementary Schools in Atlanta. KPMG volunteers were joined by children’s author Christy Ziglar and V-103 radio…
Schools Mary Lin teacher in 11Alive’s Random Acts of Kindness 25 Nov 2013 talkupaps Ms. Kerri Brooks, a teacher at Mary Lin Elementary School, was recently nominated for 11Alive’s Random Acts of Kindness. Brooks is a three-time cancer survivor with a two children, including…
Crim Open Campus Grants Schools Crim Open Campus Teacher Awarded Grants 25 Nov 2013 talkupaps Alonzo Crim Open Campus High School’s mathematics teacher, Rodney Finkley, has been awarded the 2014 Innovative Grant from the Georgia Educational Technology Consortium (GaETC) and the 2013-2014 School In-Service Training…
Schools West Manor Coffee & Conversation 25 Nov 2013 talkupaps Parents recently enjoyed coffee and donuts with Dr. Reginald Lawrence, principal of West Manor Elementary, as he discussed the Common Core curriculum for the 2013-2014 school year. Atlanta Public Schools…
Junior achievement day Students celebrate Junior Achievement Day at Fickett & Miles 24 Nov 2013 talkupaps Students at Fickett Elementary and Miles Intermediate recently participated in Junior Achievement (JA) Day. JA Day programming creates an opportunity for area businesses and volunteers to impact the lives of…
