December 8, 2016

Deerwood Students Walk to Bring Awareness to Poverty

Even before the holiday season started, students at Deerwood Academy already had the spirit of giving. Last month they took to the streets – or at least the driveways and walkways around the school campus – to raise awareness to the plight of the less fortunate among them in the community. For the third consecutive […]

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Springdale Park Elementary School Among 12 Semi-Finalists for ‘Music in Our Schools’ Tour

By: Alicia Sands Lurry Students at Springdale Park Elementary School have plenty to sing about these days. That’s because SPARK is one of 12 semi-finalists chosen to participate in the Fourth Annual “Music in Our Schools – Music Inspires” Tour with Give a Note Foundation and Radio Disney. Springdale Park is challenging Tar River Elementary School in Franklinton, […]

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APS Inclusive Schools Week: Meet Champion of Inclusion Marsha Sims

Atlanta Public Schools salutes, Sutton Middle School Parent Marsha Sims, as a 2016 Champion of Inclusion! Marsha Sims is currently serving her second year as the Chair of the Special Education Committee for Sutton Middle School.  Previously, she held the volunteer position of Chair of Special Services at Morris Brandon Elementary School.  She is a […]

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APS Inclusive Schools Week: Meet Champion of Inclusion Nicole Riggins

Atlanta Public Schools salutes Hollis Innovation Academy Parent Nicole Riggins, as a 2016 Champion of Inclusion! Nicole Riggins is CEO of Shooting Starz Recreation Program for students with disabilities. Her daughter is a student at Hollis Innovation Academy and is a member of the Shooting Starz Cheerleading Team. This parent-lead athletic program for special needs children […]

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