Partnerships – Page 6

Emory University Kicks off 2nd Phase of Graduation Generation with U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Athletes at M.H. Jackson High School

talkupaps8 Oct 20130

On September 27th, Medal-winning Olympians and Paralympians gathered at Maynard Jackson High School to address students in the cluster about overcoming adversity and achieving goals as part of Graduation Generation. Graduation Generation is a collaborative initiative designed to improve student academic performance and increase students’ chances for success in high school and beyond. A partnership […]

The Intown Academy Dedicates Peace Garden For International Day Of Peace

talkupaps1 Oct 20130

The Intown Academy, a Kindergarten-8th grade Atlanta Public Schools (APS) charter school in the Old Fourth Ward, dedicated a peace garden on Friday, September 20th, to commemorate the United Nations International Day of Peace observed on September 21, 2013. Students recited a peace pledge and listened to fellow students sing “Let There Be Peace on […]

KIPP STRIVE and Atlanta Families’ Award Winner Host 5K Dash

talkupaps30 Sep 20130

APS charter schools KIPP STRIVE Academy and KIPP STRIVE Primary School conducted their first annual 5K Dash on Saturday, September 21, 2013. There were over 150 participants ranging in age from newborn to 83. This event raised more than $1,500 to provide students with an international travel experience. Math teacher Stephanie Jones, a 2012 Atlanta Families’ […]

APS Students ‘Take Care of Business’ at Junior Achievement’s Chick-fil-A Foundation Discovery Center

talkupaps27 Sep 20131

Coan Middle School students were the first from APS to experience the Junior Achievement (JA) and Chick-fil-A Foundation’s, Discovery Center BizTown. JA BizTown is designed as an interactive marketplace representing the local business community, including financial services, media, telecommunications, utilities, manufacturing and more. In this interactive financial literacy program, students received unique job assignments as an employee, […]

Gideons Elementary Unveils Newly Renovated Library from Target and The Heart of America Foundation

talkupaps25 Sep 20131

Atlanta Public Schools’ Charles L. Gideons Elementary unveiled its newly renovated school library and parent center, sponsored by Target Corp. and The Heart of America Foundation September 24. The renovated library features 2,000 new books, new furniture, an aquarium, and technology upgrades, including new iPads. The parent center was also updated with computers and parent […]

Mary Lin Elementary’s Home Run-a-Thon 2013

talkupaps21 Sep 20131

On September 13th, Mary Lin Elementary School kicked-off their Home Run-a-Thon, a PTA-sponsored fundraising initiative. Home Run-a-Thon directly benefits Mary Lin Elementary by raising money for academic and school improvements. A pep rally held prior to the event, energized the students to run in support of their school and during the Home Run-a-Thon, students celebrated […]

Cultural Experience Program Kicks-off with APS and Partners

talkupaps12 Sep 20130

On September 9th, the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs announced the 9th year of the Cultural Experience Program as it kicked off at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Through this program, every APS student from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade has an opportunity to visit an arts or cultural venue during the school year […]

Dunbar and Educare Atlanta Celebrate New Icon

talkupaps12 Sep 20130

Dunbar Elementary School joined Educare Atlanta in unveiling their new icon at the Dunbar Learning Complex. The students, administrators, and parents from both learning sites celebrated their partnership and this major step forward for early education in Georgia. Marcus Cook, a first grade student at Dunbar, read a tribute to teachers along with his former […]

Southeast Atlanta Community Designs Playground for All Ages at Dobbs Elementary

talkupaps11 Sep 20130

On September 6th, Atlanta Public Schools, the South Metro Scholastic Fund, Humana Foundation, and KaBoom! kicked off their design plans for a new one-of-a-kind community garden at Dobbs Elementary School. The customized playground will be funded primarily by the Humana Foundation and will be created with personal drawings and other input from local community members […]

Toomer’s 5th Graders “Play On!” with Theatre Games

talkupaps7 Sep 20130

Fifth graders at Toomer Elementary enjoyed an interactive theater workshop called “Play On! Theatre Games to Build Your Classroom” hosted by the Atlanta Shakespeare Company. The energetic fifth graders were thrilled for the opportunity to be expressive and dramatic with their classmates, teachers, and professional actors. The Atlanta Shakespeare Company’s Education Department recently received funding […]