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. […]
Booker T. Washington High School social worker Lisa Jamison was named the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) 2014 School Social Worker of the year. Mrs. Jamison was recognized during an event for school social workers hosted by APS’ Office of Student Support Services, in honor of National School Social Work Month celebrated in March. “We honor and […]
An Atlanta Public Schools employee has been selected to serve as an ambassador to the White House as part of The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Lillian Harris, APS director of student support services, is one of 75 undergraduate, graduate and professional students enrolled at HBCUs across the United States who […]