They wore hearty smiles and blue t-shirts with the word “Dream” written across their chests. Seems fitting for the school and community volunteers who made a dream-like impact on the lives of William M. Boyd Elementary School students. “Each child was able to get a brand-new pair of shoes and a brand new pair of […]
More than 300 of our best and brightest innovators showcased their skills in the APS Technology and Innovation Competition on Jan. 11 at Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy. Eighty-two scholars took home first-place honors. Students in grades 3-12 competed in 15 different categories: 3D Modeling, Animation, Audio Production, Device Modification, Digital Game Design, Digital Photo Production, […]
Visual acuity is so much more than the ability to identify letters or numbers on an eye chart. For many students, undiagnosed vision issues pose a serious threat to their ability to learn. “As 80 percent of what we learn is through our eyes, it’s really important that students can see properly so they […]
When E. Rivers Elementary School fifth grader Paul Heard II successfully spelled “M-I-S-C-O-N-S-T-R-U-E,” there was no wrongful interpretation. He indisputably became first-place winner of Atlanta Public Schools 59th Annual District Wide Spelling Bee. Held Jan. 15 at John Lewis Invictus Academy, this year’s spelling bee lasted for seven rounds. Miles Elementary School fifth grader Andre […]
Every student at M. Agnes Jones Elementary School has a new book to add to their home library thanks to the efforts of the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. who work in the Atlanta Public Schools’ central office. In honor of their 112th Founders’ Day, the members of AKA wanted to put service […]
This month, our Superintendent Dr. Meria J. Carstarphen encourages everyone across the District to read books that advocate for courage. Our social and emotional learning (SEL) books for the month of January are Me and My Fear by Francesca Sanna for elementary readers, One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia for middle school readers, and The […]
Are you a high school sophomore or junior interested in earning credentials aligned with the economic and workforce needs of Atlanta and across Georgia? If so, consider applying to the Atlanta College and Career Academy (ACCA) – a new program offered by Atlanta Public Schools. At ACCA, students can complete a pathway in just one […]