Schools Top Stories Back to the Basics 2030 Continues to Guide Atlanta Public Schools Into a New School Year 6 Aug 2026 Allison M. Slocum Atlanta Public Schools (APS) welcomed students back to classrooms on August 3 for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, with a renewed focus on academic excellence, student engagement, and…
Schools Top Stories Open House Welcomed Families Across Atlanta Public Schools 5 Aug 2026 Allison M. Slocum Ahead of the start of the 2026–2027 school year, Atlanta Public Schools students and families visited campuses across the district for Open House on July 31, meeting teachers, touring classrooms,…
Schools Top Stories In Pictures: Atlanta Public Schools 2026 Back to School Bash 5 Aug 2026 Allison M. Slocum APS 2026 Back to School Bash. Photos by: Jessica Mynatt, APS ©. Atlanta Public Schools (APS) welcomed thousands of students and families to the Georgia World Congress Center on Aug.…
Schools Top Stories APS Hosts Inaugural AI Conference for Educators at Microsoft 16 Jun 2026 Allison M. Slocum Written by the Atlanta Public Schools Department of Instructional Technology Atlanta Public Schools 2026 AI Conference, APS © More than 130 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) educators, school leaders, and central…
APS Scholars Schools Top Stories Georgia Department of Education Honors APS Educator and Student for Excellence in ESOL 10 Jun 2026 Allison M. Slocum Enjoy the self-advancing photo slideshow from the 2026 Exemplary ESOL Teacher and Student Awards. Photo credit: Jessica Mynatt, APS © Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has recognized two members of its…
APS Scholars Schools Top Stories Atlanta Public Schools’ Music Technology Program Redefines Music Education 4 Jun 2026 Thomas Scott The South still got something to say, and the next generation of talented producers, disc jockeys, and artists is getting its start in reaching their musical aspirations through the Atlanta…
APS Scholars Schools Top Stories Atlanta Public Schools Department of Instructional Technology Announces Winners of the 2025-2026 Level Up Atlanta Student Minecraft Challenge 25 May 2026 Thomas Scott Written by: APS Department of Instructional Technology The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Department of Instructional Technology, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of the City of Atlanta, is thrilled to…
Schools Top Stories Atlanta Public Schools Hosts Annual Expo for Parents of Exceptional Students 21 May 2026 Allison M. Slocum Enjoy the photos from the 2026 APS Exceptional Parent Expo. Photo credit: Allison M. Slocum, APS © For more than a decade, the Atlanta Public Schools Exceptional Parent Expo has…
Schools Top Stories Judge Glenda Hatchett Encourages Girls to Dream Big at Peyton Forest Elementary 14 May 2026 Allison M. Slocum Enjoy the self-advancing slideshow featuring photos from Judge Hatchett’s visit to Peyton Forest Elementary School. Photo credit: APS © During Women’s History Month at Peyton Forest Elementary School, Judge Glenda…
Schools Top Stories APS Recognized as a “District on the Rise” – Harvard and Stanford Joint Case Study 13 May 2026 Allison M. Slocum Written by Dr. Bryan Johnson, Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools Dear APS Team, Families, and Community Partners, I am proud to share exciting national recognition for Atlanta Public Schools (APS).…
