Schools ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Actress Visits Inman Middle School 19 Apr 2019 talkupaps On April 17, Inman Middle School had a special visit from actress Mary Badham, who portrayed Jean Louise “Scout” Finch in the 1962 film adaptation of Harper Lee’s “To Kill…
Schools Burgess-Peterson Academy’s Tracey Pendley a Top 10 Finalist for 2020 Georgia Teacher of the Year 18 Apr 2019 talkupaps Tracey Pendley, 2018-2019 Atlanta Public Schools Districtwide Excellence in Teaching winner, has been named a top 10 finalist for the 2020 Georgia Teacher of the Year program. Pendley is a…
Schools Principal Robin Christian Selected for 2019 Georgia State University Principals Center Award for Leadership 18 Apr 2019 talkupaps Robin Christian, principal of Barack and Michelle Obama Academy, has been selected as the 2019 Joe Richardson Award Recipient by The Principals Center at Georgia State University. Christian will receive…
Schools APS Schools Participate in Eighth Annual KITES Science and Engineering Festival 16 Apr 2019 talkupaps APS students went into spring break on a high note, ending the month of March with the Eighth Annual Kids Interested in Technology, Engineering, and Science (KITES) Science and Engineering…
Schools C.W. Long Middle School Holds Second Annual STEM Fair 16 Apr 2019 talkupaps Musicians, pilots, police officers and nurse practitioners were just a few of the professions represented at Crawford W. Long Middle School’s second annual STEM Fair on April 12. “The whole…
Schools #APSRace2Read Update: Let’s Up the Momentum! 15 Apr 2019 talkupaps Yes, testing season is approaching. That means the District is reading more than ever! As you’re preparing for your 2019 Georgia Milestone Assessments, be sure to log all those minutes…
Schools Congratulations! Dr. Terriyln Rivers-Cannon Named 2019 National School Social Worker of the Year 12 Apr 2019 talkupaps Atlanta Public Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Terriyln Rivers-Cannon has been named the 2019 National School Social Worker of the Year by the School Social Workers Association of…
Schools Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Visits ‘The Greatest School on Earth’ – Peyton Forest 11 Apr 2019 talkupaps When Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms stepped into the doors of Peyton Forest Elementary School, it became evident why Principal Cynthia Gunner declares it the “greatest school on Earth.” Dressed…
Schools Office of Student Services Hosts Second Annual Volunteer Appreciation Program 11 Apr 2019 talkupaps The Office of Student Services hosted its Second Annual Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony on April 10 to express gratitude to volunteers, donors and partners for the amazing work they do to…
Schools Long Middle School Students Create ‘Just Us’ Art Exhibit 8 Apr 2019 talkupaps Celebrating Black history isn’t reserved for the month of February. Seventh and eighth-grade art students at Long Middle School worked for several weeks to create “Just Us” — an art…
