Events Literacy Partnerships Reading Burgess-Peterson Academy’s Book Fair With Barnes & Nobles 20 May 2013 talkupaps Burgess-Peterson Academy partnered with Barnes & Nobles for their annual book fair on May 18. All parents, students, staff, and community members were invited to attend a full day of…
Community Curriculum Literacy APS Parents, Teachers & Community Invited to Participate in K-12 Textbook Review 17 May 2013 talkupaps Beginning June 24, 2013 educators and the public will have a chance to review textbooks and other learning resources for instruction in K-12 English Language Arts/Reading. The 2013 Learning Resources…
History Literacy Parkside’s Third Grade Class Visits Birmingham, AL! 14 May 2013 talkupaps On May 3rd, Parkside Elementary’s teacher, Mr. Timothy Farmer, and his third grade class journeyed to Birmingham, Alabama, as a culminating activity as they finished reading of The Watsons Go…
Literacy Schools APS north region collaboration hosts family literacy night 2 May 2013 talkupaps This evening from 4:00 -6:00 pm, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) will host Family Literacy Night for families of students attending APS North Region schools. This includes all schools in the…
Literacy Reading Mrs. Sylvia Reed Visits Burgess-Peterson Academy 27 Mar 2013 talkupaps On March 19, Mrs. Sylvia Reed, Mayor Kasim Reed’s mother, read to pre-k and kindergarten students at Burgess-Peterson Academy in recognition of Governor Nathan Deal’s “Georgia Reads Aloud Day.” The…
Literacy Reading Real Men Read at Dunbar Elementary 18 Mar 2013 talkupaps The REAL (Read, Excel, Achieve, and Lead) Men Read program is an exciting reading initiative that is designed to deepen literacy and instill a love for reading in students through…
Literacy Reading Dr. Seuss/Read Across America Day 12 Mar 2013 talkupaps Schools across the district celebrated the birthday of famous children’s poet and cartoonist Dr. Seuss on Friday, March 1st. The day was full of fun and creative festivities that foster…
Literacy Reading Carmen Agra Deedy Reads to Morningside 26 Feb 2013 talkupaps Carmen Agra Deedy, an internationally recognized, award-winning author of children’s literature and storyteller, made a special visit to Morningside Elementary. She shared her insights behind storytelling, read her exclusive new…
Literacy Reading Reading Is Fundamental Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal visits Perkerson Elementary 19 Feb 2013 talkupaps On February 7th, Perkerson Elementary had a former school teacher and now First Lady visit their elementary school. Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal spent some time with the Kindergarten class…
Honors Literacy Reading Student honors Writing to Success at Carver Early College 11 Feb 2013 talkupaps The juniors of Carver Early College gathered in December for the third annual Writing Test Celebration program. The juniors of Carver Early College boast a 100% pass rate for the…
