Schools Atlanta Community Schoolyard Program Enters Design Phase at Kimberly Elementary 9 Oct 2019 talkupaps Story contributed by Birgitta Johnson, L.O. Kimberly Elementary, Media Specialist and communications ambassador The Atlanta Community Schoolyard Program kicked off last month at Dobbs and Kimberly elementary schools, as fourth-…
Schools Delta Reading Buddies Return to Dobbs and Hutchinson Elementary Schools 9 Oct 2019 talkupaps The red shirts are back and ready to launch into literacy! The Delta Reading Buddies Program has returned to Dobbs and Hutchinson elementary schools. In 2017, Delta Air Lines committed…
Schools Honoring Rev. Lowery: APS Scholars Join Debate on Reparations for Slavery 9 Oct 2019 talkupaps “The U.S. federal government should provide direct compensation to all African-Americans who descended from slaves as reparations for slavery.” That was the debate resolution at the district-wide 17th Rev. Dr.…
Schools Pep Rally for Pre-K: Why Continued Emphasis on Early Education Matters 3 Oct 2019 talkupaps Guest Post By: Erica Fener Sitkoff, Voices for Georgia’s Children Years of experience advocating for quality early learning in Georgia has revealed the incredible work being done, by so many,…
Schools SEL Reads. Dr. C Leads. October Books of the Month Highlight Diversity and Acceptance 3 Oct 2019 talkupaps This month, our Superintendent Dr. Meria J. Carstarphen encourages everyone across the District to read books that promote diversity and acceptance. Our social and emotional learning (SEL) books for the…
Schools We Are APS: T. Roberts 1 Oct 2019 talkupaps Oct. 2 is National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day, and Atlanta Public Schools is grateful to all of our maintenance staff who work tirelessly to keep our schools and offices clean.…
Schools Atlanta Fire Chief Talks Career Pathways with Seniors at Therrell High School 1 Oct 2019 talkupaps A career in fire and rescue is well within reach for 19 seniors at D.M. Therrell High School. Through a partnership between Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) and Atlanta Public…
