By: Erica Fatima Running and jumping, and filled with wild exclamations of delight, 157 of APS’ bright Pre-K scholars explored the exciting Children’s Museum of Atlanta . The energy and excitement filled the room, as students from Perkerson, Parkside, M. Agnes Jones, and Kimberly elementary schools “learned through play,” at various interactive stations. “I love this game!”…“Let […]
By: Erica Fatima Benjamin Song! “Ben,” as his friends call him, appeared unflappable as he spelled “V-I-G-I-L-A-N-T-E” and secured the victory after nine harrowing rounds of spelling. Ben, a fifth grader at Brandon ES, will represent Atlanta Public Schools in the District 4 Bee, which will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, at North Atlanta High School. Upon being declared the winner, Ben […]
By Erica Fatima National School Counseling Week (Feb. 1-5), sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the tremendous impact school counselors within U.S. school systems have in helping students achieve academic success and plan for a career. This year’s theme is “School Counseling: The Recipe for Success.” Notably, Atlanta Public Schools own Dr. […]
“Trouble is easy to get into, but hard to get out of.” “Don’t let temporary people in your life, cause permanent problems.” “Plan for greatness every day.” Those were among the many messages of wisdom and encouragement delivered by Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Chief Schools Officer Dr. Donyall Dickey to third-, fourth- and fifth-grade male […]
Four Atlanta Public Schools students have been selected as winners of the APS Winter Card Contest, and were honored recently by the Atlanta Board of Education and APS Superintendent Dr. Meria J. Carstarphen. More than 100 students throughout the school district submitted drawings and paintings, and Dr. Carstarphen and her senior staff narrowed the list […]
By Leslie Rivera, Communications Officer Inclusive Schools Week is an international event celebrated the first week in December. It’s a time to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of teachers, administrators, students and parents in making their schools more inclusive. A resolution to be approved by the Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education acknowledges, “that each child […]
Thank you for following our live blog of the November Board of Education Meeting for Atlanta Public Schools. View today’s agenda here:http://www.boarddocs.com/ga/aps/Board.nsf/Public REFRESH your browser often for updates. 2:16 pm: Meeting called to order PRESENTATIONS: School Closure – Repurposing Committee Update – Steve Smith, Associate Superintendent The purpose of the school closure repurposing committee is […]
Thanks for joining our live blog from the Board of Education Special Legislative Meeting. 8:50pm We are switching over from Twitter to the blog to make it a little easier for everyone to follow along. The meeting started about 35 minutes ago. Board and CFO Chuck Burbridge are in the midst of discussing teacher allocations […]
Thank you for joining today’s live blog. Please refresh regularly for updates. Agenda Items: Roll Call Review Budget Calendar Review of Proposed Budget Refer Budget to Board with Recommendation Adjourn 3:15pm: Meeting is called to order, agenda approved. BOE and school leaders are discussing revised calendar. Certain dates must be met to meet obligations to […]