By Kimberly Willis Green Beecher Hills Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) President Antwan McKee was one of six parents from across the state honored with the 2015 Georgia Parent Leadership Award from the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and the Georgia Parent Teacher Association (GA PTA). The parents were recognized at a ceremony during […]
Atlanta Public Schools Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Financial Management and Budgeting The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Finance Division has received two national recognitions for excellence in financial operations. The Council of the Great City Schools named APS the recipient of its Award for Excellence in Financial Management. The Government Finance Officers Association of the […]
by Leslie Rivera You may have noticed that the dusty chalkboard many parents grew up with in the classroom has been replaced with the interactive Promethean whiteboard. Now that same technology is promoting hands-on collaboration among students in the form of a table. The ActivTable allows up to six students to interact, share knowledge and […]
The Benjamin E. Mays High School Lady Raiders Basketball team won 56-38 over Dutchtown High School Feb. 28, advancing to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class AAAAA state basketball championship. The Lady Raiders, led by Coach Chantay Frost, will play the Stephenson High School Lady Jaguars Friday, Mar. 6, 7 p.m. at The Macon […]
by Britney Morgan The Maynard H. Jackson High School Women’s Chorus received straight superior ratings at the Georgia Music Educators Association’s Large Group Performance Evaluation, Choral Festival. The chorus also received an excellent rating in sight reading. The evaluation requires the students to perform selections from a state list provided by GMEA. The Maynard […]
Monday, schools across the district celebrated Read Across America Day, an annual nationwide event with a mission to promote literacy, in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. This event, created by the National Education Association (NEA), provides a great opportunity for teachers, parents and students to explore new books, participate in reading events and dress up […]
Members of the Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School’s Academic Decathalon Team won several medals during the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Georgia Academic Decathlon State Competition held Feb. 27-28 at Berkmar High School in Gwinnett County. Fenn Conner won a gold medal in English/Language Arts and Telia Garner won a bronze medal for her speech. […]