Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recently held its annual State of the District address to provide students, families, stakeholders and the community with an update on the district’s current status of operations. Streamed live from the Junior Achievement Chick-fil-A Center, APS Interim Superintendent Danielle S. Battle shared the district’s accomplishments, how they are meeting the needs […]
On February 13, 2024, David T. Howard Middle School embraced the spirit of Black History Month with an impactful African American History Program, engaging students in a celebration of influential Atlantans who have made major contributions to the city and beyond.
In this edition of I am APS, we delve into the experiences of Augustine Jimenez, both as a former APS student and as a compassionate advocate for educational opportunities.
The 2023 cohort of Equity Champions were honored at a special reception on November 30, 2023. Photo: Atlanta Public Schools © For the third year, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) shined a light on everyday heroes who have dedicated their work to bringing about change and shaping the lives of today’s youth through their Equity Champions […]
Every year, all students from every grade level are invited to showcase their artistic talent in the Superintendent’s Winter Card Contest. This year was another grand success as our scholars captured the magic and joy of the holiday season with their unique artistic vision. Congratulations to the winners of the APS Superintendent Winter Card Contest. […]
Atlanta Public Schools took a different approach at its latest Parent C.A.F.E. (Circle of Adults Focusing on Education). With the focus on the Department of Special Education, the Parent C.A.F.E. gave parents the opportunity to share their experiences, concerns and suggestions with district leadership. “Tonight’s was very special because we invited APS interim superintendent Dr. […]
I am APS is a special series highlighting students, faculty, alumni, and others in celebration of the rich and diverse experiences, backgrounds and contributions within the Atlanta Public Schools family. Together, we stand in solidarity of our shared admiration of APS and the mission which guides us. Dr. Norman “Storm” Robinson III once sat in […]
After an intensive 12-month training program, more than 45 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) educators celebrated completing the Ed Farm Teacher Fellowship program with a certification ceremony. The Teacher Fellows Program is part of an on-going collaborative partnership between APS and Ed Farm to bring transformative and future-focused learning experiences to students, teachers, and community members […]
I am APS is a special series highlighting students, faculty, alumni, and others in celebration of the rich and diverse experiences, backgrounds and contributions within the Atlanta Public Schools family. Together, we stand in solidarity of our shared admiration of APS and the mission which guides us. #IamAPS — Scroll down for the Spanish translation. […]
The students at Benjamin E. Mays High School now have a new “sandbox for learning,” after the opening of the new Google Tech Hub on campus. Atlanta Public Schools’ partnership with Google and the Georgia Tech Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) has delivered an engaging experience for students at Mays to […]