Thomas Scott

Deerwood Academy unveils Out Teach outdoor learning space

The students at Deerwood Academy were excited to explore the school’s new outdoor learning space as soon as the opening ribbon was cut. The new Out Teach outdoor learning space includes a weather station, an outdoor whiteboard, seating for a full class and two raised vegetable beds. The vegetable beds have already shown signs of […]

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I am APS: Dr. Cedrick Gilbert

I am APS is a special series highlighting students, faculty, alumni, and others in celebration of the rich and diverse experiences, backgrounds and contributions within the Atlanta Public Schools family. Together, we stand in solidarity of our shared admiration of APS and the mission which guides us. #IamAPS APS went down memory lane with a […]

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APS Celebrates Minority Enterprise Development Week

Atlanta Public Schools ignited the spirit of young minds by kicking off Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED) with an enlightening panel discussion for students at Booker T. Washington High School. Every year, during MED Week, APS highlights and celebrates minority and female-owned businesses, and this year’s kickoff event aimed to empower and uplift students by […]

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Interim Superintendent Dr. Battle reconnects with APS

On her third day as the Interim Superintendent for Atlanta Public Schools (APS), Dr. Danielle S. Battle was on a school bus making the rounds to reconnect with APS schools. An early morning greeting from the Douglass High School drum line and cheerleaders welcomed her and the new members of the district’s senior leadership team […]

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Photos: APS 5K and Character Fun Run

APS got active this past Saturday and more than 400 runners participated in the APS 5K and Character Fun Run at Herman J. Russell West End Academy. The race took the runners on a short 3.1-mile loop in the West End passing through the Atlanta Beltline and returning to the school campus. The Department of […]

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APS takes on Level Up: Minecraft Student Build Challenge

Atlanta Public Schools students have been challenged to solve real issues for the real world by creating their own solutions in a virtual world. APS has partnered with the city of Atlanta and the mayor’s office to bring the Level Up: Minecraft Student Build Challenge to Atlanta. In this challenge, which is open to APS […]

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APS unveils first Verizon Innovative Learning Labs in Georgia at Crawford W. Long Middle School and H.J. Russell West End Academy

The students at Crawford W. Long Middle School and H.J. Russell West End Academy will be the first in the state of Georgia to have access to the Verizon Innovative Learning Labs, which opened on their respective campuses last Thursday.Verizon and The Heart of America Foundation partnered with Atlanta Public Schools to help foster digital […]

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Welcome Back APS!

There is nothing like the first day of school in Atlanta Public Schools. All around the district, teachers, staff and administrators excitedly welcomed all scholars back to school for Day One. After a summer of preparation, professional development, and some time off in-between, each APS school was ready to receive their students for another school […]

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