West Manor Elementary School is one of the 16 winners of the 2014 National Excellence in Urban Education Award from the National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST) at San Diego State University. The schools were recognized at the National Excellence in Urban Education Symposium in San Diego. West Manor received The Silver Award for $2,500. […]
Seeking to increase communication between the superintendent and school leaders while hearing input on various issues that affect the efficiency of school operations, Superintendent Erroll Davis will meet quarterly with the newly formed Superintendent’s Principal Advisory Council. The Council’s first meeting will take place Wednesday, October 30, 2013. The Council will help drive the mission […]
The Maynard Jackson Cluster hosted “Math Across the Cluster,” a cluster – wide professional learning opportunity addressing math instruction in all content areas and in all grade levels. Every teacher and administrator in the Jackson Cluster, district support staff, and professional developers and consultants participated in this convention. The instructional coaches, representatives from Carnegie Learning, […]
The young men of APS’ B.E.S.T. Academy High School should expect a school year full of academic rigor and innovative programs under the leadership of Principal Timothy Jones. Dr. Jones brings a significant background in education serving as an elementary school assistant principal, an elementary school principal, a middle school principal, a director of curriculum […]
Maureen Wheeler is the proud new principal at Hope-Hill Elementary School. This is her first year with Atlanta Public Schools, and her 21st year in education. Ms. Wheeler began her career with Fulton County Schools as a teacher at Harriet Tubman Elementary School, and also served as the assistant principal at Paul D. West Middle […]
A fresh new start begins at Maynard Jackson High School with their new Principal, Stephanie S. Johnson, who officially began her leadership on November 1st. Mrs. Johnson is fully dedicated in serving the students and community members at Jackson High, and supporting the teachers and leaders to ensure student success. Her vision is to challenge […]
GivingPoint is a nationwide community-based youth development organization started in 2009 that inspires a passion for learning and service through cutting edge technology resources, virtual educational modules, and hands on volunteer opportunities. Students at The New Schools at Carver have participated in GivingPoint to log their volunteer hours, compose projects, apply for grants which go […]
APS Superintendent Erroll Davis, Atlanta Falcons football players and Homer the Brave were among the many celebrities and officials who surprised eight outstanding educators in Atlanta Public Schools this week with grants from the Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE). The grants, $7,500 for each teacher or principal, will help fund innovative classroom projects that will […]
The Atlanta Board of Education approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to appoint Stephanie S. Johnson as the new Principal for Maynard Jackson High School in yesterday’s Board Meeting. Stephanie S. Johnson has an Educational Specialist Degree from University of South Alabama, as well as Master’s degrees in Educational Leadership, Guidance and Counseling, and Secondary Education/English. She […]
The Atlanta Board of Education has approved superintendent Erroll Davis Jr.’s recommendation to appoint Howard E. Taylor as the new Principal of North Atlanta High School. The Board voted in favor of the recommendation during Monday’s board meeting. Taylor is a veteran administrator who comes to Atlanta Public Schools after serving as principal of Lilburn […]