By: Leslie Rivera, Communications Officer larivera@atlanta.k12.ga.us Students heading back to class for the 2014-15 school year are sure to notice their new virtual desktops. The approval of a $15 million infrastructure upgrade, a digital resource known as MyBackPack, officially launches at the start of this school year but has already been recognized as an innovative use […]
By: Leslie Rivera, Communications Officer larivera@atlanta.k12.ga.us Students enrolled in Atlanta Public Schools’ Virtual Academy have lived up to the program’s motto of, “Anytime, Anyplace and Space.” This summer 650 middle and high school students are attending classes virtually and earning credit recovery or taking accelerated classes. The ability to log in from any mobile device means students […]
Steve Smith, associate superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools (APS),will resign effective June 30, to return to the private sector. He has served the students of Atlanta as the second-ranking executive since Superintendent Erroll Davis was appointed in 2011. Smith is credited with providing executive oversight of the district’s daily operations,collaborating with the superintendent to stabilize […]
Carver School of Technology was recently awarded a $20,000.00 grant from Google RISE (Roots in Science and Engineering). Google offers the RISE Awards to support organizations that inspire the next generation of computer scientists. Christina Rogers, instructional coach, and Terry Foster, technology department chair, will use the grant to implement an after school enrichment program […]
Pre-K, kindergarten, and first-grade students at Whitefoord Elementary School celebrated the 100th day of school in technology-based, interactive learning centers themed around the number 100. Whitefoord Elementary, in collaboration with Public Broadcasting Atlanta, was the recipient of a Peg + Cat 100th Day of School PBS KIDS media lab. Grounded in a rich math curriculum, […]
Pre-K, kindergarten, and first-grade students at Whitefoord Elementary School celebrated the 100th day of school in technology-based, interactive learning centers themed around the number 100. Whitefoord Elementary, in collaboration with Public Broadcasting Atlanta, was the recipient of a Peg + Cat 100th Day of School PBS KIDS media lab. Grounded in a rich math curriculum, […]
Technology is an integral part of instruction at Perkerson Elementary School, and kindergarteners in the Dual Immersion Program utilize various forms of technology on a daily basis. Kindergarteners have access to 60 iPads, and even use a scanner app to check their work in class. In addition to the Promethean board, students also use a […]
Fourth graders at Morningside Elementary School and scientists at a Georgia Tech biology lab recently interacted with each other during an activity designed to support a study on animal adaptations. Under the auspices of a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Dr. Warren Matthews from Georgia Tech’s Information Technology office provided Morningside with a […]
This year, Coan Middle School is partnering with CFY to provide support to families, educators, and leadership in meeting the goals of Common Core and ensuring college readiness. Each sixth grader at Coan was offered the opportunity to receive a free desktop computer with educational programs, including the Microsoft Office Suite. Students were required to […]
The Department of Instructional Technology is excited to offer a unique 21st Century learning space for every student in Atlanta Public Schools. The myBackPack portal is accessible from any device and provides students with access to digital learning tools, e-books, secure email, cloud storage and the complete Microsoft Office Suite. The national Common Core Standards are preparing […]