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.
Just days before winter break, hundreds of excited students at Kimberly Elementary School received a very special holiday gift: free books of their choice to take home and add to their personal libraries. The Buis Book Foundation’s annual book giveaway was held on December 18, marking the third consecutive year the foundation has donated books […]
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) School Resource Officer Kina Lang reached an historic milestone after recently becoming the APS Police Department’s first law enforcement academy graduate. As the first APS resource officer to complete certification through the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy, Lang spent 10 weeks participating in rigorous training with 21 other police cadets […]
Members of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Community Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) met for their first convening of the 2024-2025 school year, where they discussed the group’s purpose and priorities, examined data and student achievement, and joined forces in calibrating an aligned vision for equity across the school district. The in-person meeting was held on […]
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recently recognized National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week to educate and bring awareness to how both issues impact students and their families. On Nov. 21, the Homeless Education Program invited APS staff to “Stuff the Bus” with donated household items to support Covenant House Georgia, a youth shelter that works to […]
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recognizes the importance of mental and emotional health, and as the nation observes Emotional Wellness Month in October, APS remains committed to providing students with resources that support their emotional well-being. Thanks to the newly opened APS Student and Family Support Hub (formerly Oglethorpe Elementary School), students across the district can […]
Sana Ali-Jackson, the Homeless Liaison education social worker for Atlanta Public Schools (APS), has been selected as the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) 2023-2024 McKinney-Vento (MKV) Program Liaison of the Year for her dedication and passion in supporting APS students. Praised for her tireless advocacy, contributions, and continuous service to the community, Ali-Jackson was honored […]
Earlier this month, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recognized its fourth cohort of APS Equity Champions, a group of committed and dedicated district leaders, staff, schools, and departments who demonstrate equity in action and ensure that every child’s educational needs are met. As part of its annual celebration, the Office of Equity + Social Justice honored […]
In celebration of Minority Business Opportunity Week, a panel of Atlanta-based Black women business owners shared their wisdom and insights with students at Booker T. Washington High School during the Student Business Seminar.This seminar was designed to highlight the importance of elevating and supporting minority-owned businesses and showcase each entrepreneur’s personal journey alongside the successes […]
Student entrepreneurs from across Atlanta Public Schools showcased their savvy entrepreneurial skills on Sept. 12 during the inaugural Student Entrepreneur Expo, an event designed for scholars to promote and sell their goods and services to the APS community. Held in celebration of Minority Business Opportunity (MBO) Week, Sept. 12-19, the program featured several student businesses […]
Staff from the Office of Equity + Social Justice traveled to schools and offices across the district to surprise and celebrate the 2024 APS Equity Champions — the district’s fourth cohort of staff, departments, and teams who actively model the APS Equity Dispositions (for teachers and leaders), support the APS Equity Commitments, and demonstrate significant […]