Alicia Sands Lurry currently serves as Coordinator of Public Affairs & Special Projects in the Office of Equity + Social Justice, where her work celebrates, promotes, and amplifies the district’s efforts to advance educational equity for all scholars.
This article was submitted by: Dr. Kyra Caldwell Templeton, Program Director of Student Engagement and Co-Advisor of the Student Advisory Council (SAC) Atlanta Public Schools (APS) celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5–9, under the heartfelt theme: “Teachers are the KEY to Our Story.” This districtwide celebration honored the unwavering dedication of educators who inspire, […]
Students and families at Finch Elementary School now have the supports and essential items they need thanks to Zion’s Closet, a newly renovated community resource room that offers access to free laundry, a Wi-Fi lab, new shoes, school supplies, uniforms, and fully stocked groceries and hygiene products. On Friday, April 25, the Finch Elementary School […]
By: Dr. Kyra M. Caldwell Templeton, program director of Student Engagement and co-advisor of the Student Advisory Council (SAC) I recently had the pleasure of attending the Primary Years Programme (PYP) Exhibition at Cascade Elementary School, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. I left feeling inspired, hopeful, and truly amazed by the brilliance and empathy of […]
Dunbar Elementary School is experiencing a surge in student attendance, thanks to an impactful partnership with Norfolk Southern that is specifically designed to provide students with the supports they need most. Since the beginning of the school year, student attendance at Dunbar has increased from 54% to 72%. The school credits the partnership with Norfolk […]
This article was written by: Dr. Kyra Caldwell Templeton, program director of Student Engagement and co-advisor of the APS Student Advisory Council On March 6, members of the Atlanta Public Schools’ (APS) Student Advisory Council (SAC) and GO Teams visited the Georgia State Capitol on Crossover Day to witness the legislative process firsthand. Students observed […]
Donned in their sparkly dresses, dapper suits, and other fancy attire, over 200 Exceptional students, families, and student and staff volunteers from across Atlanta Public Schools (APS) gathered to celebrate a magical and unforgettable night at the 2025 APS Exceptional Student Prom, the district’s first-ever event of its kind. Dubbed “A Magical Night at Disney,” […]
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recognizes the vital contributions women have made to advancing our great nation. During Women’s History Month, we are honored to celebrate those women — the trailblazers of the past, the heroines of the present, and the torchbearers of the future. Did you know that APS has nine women serving as athletic […]
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recognizes the vital contributions women have made to advancing our great nation. During Women’s History Month, we are honored to celebrate those women — the trailblazers of the past, the heroines of the present, and the torchbearers of the future. Did you know that APS has nine women serving as athletic […]
This article was written by Carolyn Rondina, Equity Data Strategist with the APS Office of Equity + Social Justice This past November, more than 17,000 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) students and over 3,500 teachers and school staff participated in the 2024 Amp Up APS! Districtwide Equity Survey. Student response rates ranged from 37% in the […]
Students at Bolton Academy celebrated National Day of Reading, thanks to a special visit and book donations from members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Held on Friday, Jan. 24, in partnership with Room to Read, the National Day of Reading program is designed to support and encourage early readers to become lifelong learners. The […]