Heroes in the Classroom Schools Lajuana Ezzard awarded hero status for going “over and beyond the call of duty” for Coretta Scott King students 24 Nov 2013 talkupaps APS employees continue to gain recognition for their amazing work in our schools. The north region’s Coretta Scott King Middle School (CSK) media specialist LaJuana Ezzard has used her vision…
Schools Check out this list of parent resources as APS celebrates Parent Engagement Month 21 Nov 2013 talkupaps Did you know that November is Parent Engagement Month in Georgia? In Atlanta Public Schools, we are excited about the rising level of parental engagement at our schools and the…
Bing for Schools Schools Bing for Schools: Safer, ad-free search for APS students 21 Nov 2013 talkupaps This fall Atlanta Public Schools (APS) was one of the first districts in the country to participate in Microsoft’s Bing for Schools (www.bing.com/explore/rewardsforschools) pilot program. Bing for Schools is now…
JROTC North Atlanta unit presents colors at City Hall Veterans’ Day event 20 Nov 2013 talkupaps The North Atlanta High School color guard represented Atlanta Public Schools (APS) during a Veterans Day program at Atlanta’s City Hall, where the group presented the colors – or flags…
Atlanta Virtual Academy Atlanta Virtual Academy: Register now for Spring 2014 20 Nov 2013 talkupaps Spring registration has begun for the Atlanta Virtual Academy (AVA) at Atlanta Public Schools. Registration for the spring semester is open from November 18-January 17. Classes for the spring semester…
Enriching our communities: Cascade students learn about agriculture and transit Enriching our communities: Cascade students learn about agriculture and transit 18 Nov 2013 talkupaps Kindergarten students at Cascade Elementary recently visited the Yule Forest Hwy 155 in Stockbridge, Ga. Yule Forest is an outdoor classroom that teaches children about farm life while enjoying all…
Perkerson Urban Forest Work Day Perkerson Urban Forest Work Day 18 Nov 2013 talkupaps Fifth graders from Perkerson were recently out blazing trails, planting native Georgia plants, picking up litter, and creating artwork in the Perkerson Elementary School Urban Forest. The purpose of the…
falcons health and wellness The Dirty Birds visit M. Agnes Jones & Connally to promote health and wellness 17 Nov 2013 talkupaps Several Atlanta Falcons athletes recently made a special visit to M. Agnes Jones and Connally Elementary schools. The special hometown guests spoke with students about the importance of health and…
Schools Sutton Middle School joins prestigious national history program 17 Nov 2013 talkupaps The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History has welcomed Sutton Middle School into their Affiliate School Program. The Institute is devoted to improving history education, and has developed an array…
