Asiaa Karriem has the ability to see the untapped potential in children from socio-economically challenged communities. As such, her being honored by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) recently should come as no surprise. Karriem, a gifted teacher at Usher-Collier Elementary School, was named a Javits-Frasier Scholar by the NAGC. The Javits-Frasier Scholars Program […]
By: Alicia Sands Lurry Imagine traveling to Washington, D.C., to compete in a debate championship, while also visiting the new, awe-inspiring National Museum of African-American History and Culture, and meeting with some of President Barack Obama’s top policy advisers – all in four, jam-packed days. That is exactly what 29 members of the award-winning Henry W. […]
By: Alicia Sands Lurry Nearly 500 students from Charles L. Gideons and Thomasville Heights elementary schools on Thursday were treated to a special foot wash, a new pair of shoes and socks, and a backpack, thanks to a team of 60 volunteers from the international organization Samaritan’s Feet. As part of their mission, Samaritan’s Feet aims […]
By: Alicia Sands Lurry The holidays just got a lot brighter for every Atlanta Public Schools student in grades K-5, thanks to Operation Christmas Smile 2016, an initiative that provides children with a new book before heading home for the winter break. On Tuesday, Passion City delivered 558 books to students at M. Agnes Jones […]
$1 million initiative funded to support teachers within Atlanta Public Schools From (L-R) Atlanta Board of Education Member Matt Westmoreland (District 3); College Football Playoff Foundation Executive Director Britton Banowsky; Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Meria J. Carstarphen; Atlanta Board of Education Chair Courtney D. English; Peach Bowl Inc. CEO and President Gary Stokan; Atlanta Board […]
When Atlanta Public Schools Nutrition Director Dr. Marilyn Hughes came to the district her vision was to create a nutrition program that connected the cafeteria, the classroom and the community. More than a decade later that vision is a reality at a number of schools throughout the district, including Mays High School, where its teachers […]
Atlanta Public Schools employees and JROTC students made the holiday season a little brighter for hundreds of children and families on Wednesday through their participation in the Atlanta Empty Stocking Fund’s annual Santa’s Village initiative. Nearly 100 APS employees, including Superintendent Dr. Meria J. Carstarphen, and more than 100 JROTC cadets volunteered for several hours […]
Atlanta Public Schools salutes North Atlanta High School Principal Curtis Douglass, as a 2016 Champion of Inclusion! Curtis Douglass’ passion for providing students with disabilities opportunities is rooted in his work as a former special education teacher on both the elementary and high school levels. Both the Grady Hospital Program and Bridges from School to […]
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 […]
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, […]