Atlanta Board of Education Atlanta Virtual Academy Awards Back to School Bing for Schools Digital Learning Schools Technology Award-winning virtual world planned for students this fall 31 Jul 2014 talkupaps 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…
Digital Learning Schools Summer Technology Virtual Academy APS Virtual Academy hits summer record, plans to expand in fall 7 Jul 2014 talkupaps 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…
Communications District News Superintendent Technology Steve Smith Departs APS to Return to Private Sector 3 Jun 2014 talkupaps 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…
Awards Technology Carver School of Technology wins a $20,000 grant from Google Rise 18 Mar 2014 talkupaps 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…
Math Schools Technology Whitefoord Elementary School Celebrates the 100th Day of School 9 Feb 2014 talkupaps 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…
Math Schools Technology Whitefoord Elementary School Celebrates the 100th Day of School 9 Feb 2014 talkupaps 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…
Dual Immersion Program Schools Technology Technology is ‘child’s play’ at Perkerson Elementary 21 Jan 2014 talkupaps 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…
Schools Science Technology Morningside virtual fieldtrip to Georgia Tech 15 Nov 2013 talkupaps 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.…
Partnerships Schools Technology Coan partners with CFY and gives away computers to students 5 Nov 2013 talkupaps 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…
Schools Technology Introducing myBackPack: Atlanta Public Schools Student Portal 9 Aug 2013 talkupaps 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…
