History Uncategorized Atlanta Public Schools Students Celebrate Black History Month 29 Feb 2012 talkupaps Below are highlights of how some of our APS schools and students celebrated Black History Month! Beecher Hills Elementary students created a “Living Wax Museum” in the school media center…
Black History Month Elementary Schools History Performing Arts Scott Elementary Uncategorized Black History Month activities at Scott Elementary increase students’ enthusiasm and knowledge 27 Feb 2012 talkupaps Can you name the first African American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize? While many would incorrectly answer, “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” students at Scott Elementary School know that…
Charter School Uncategorized CNN Features APS Principal Ed Chang: “I Chose Service Over Self” 24 Feb 2012 talkupaps CNN profiles KIPP Strive Principal Ed Chang during their “I am America” series. Chang left his lucrative career as a physical therapist to invest in education, choosing “…service over self.”…
Elementary Schools Uncategorized Perkerson 5th graders attend Lobby Day at the State Capitol 22 Feb 2012 talkupaps by Crystal Cleveland-Thomas, Teacher – Perkerson Elementary School Fifth grade students from Perkerson Elementary School recently attended “Lobby Day” at the Capitol hosted by Spelman Alumnae: Senator Gail Davenport, District…
Arts & Literature Elementary Schools Uncategorized Student writer shares motivation behind latest award 21 Feb 2012 talkupaps Recently, award winning poet and Inman Middle School student, Clarissa Mullig, took a minute to reflect on her journey as a poet. She describes her journey and documents the inspiration…
Science Technology Uncategorized Media specialists and teachers sponsor first place technology projects at APS One Academic Fair 21 Feb 2012 talkupaps One Fair 2012 from Learning Technologies (apslt) on Vimeo. North Atlanta High School Media Specialist, Lori McCall broke all previous records during the recently held APS One Academic Fair. McCall…
Advanced Placement High Schools Uncategorized APS Teachers Win Grants to attend Advanced Placement Summer Institutes 18 Feb 2012 talkupaps by Office of High Schools To support ongoing efforts to improve the academic achievement of students, the Georgia Department of Education hosts an annual Advanced Placement Teacher Training Grant opportunity…
Elementary Schools Literacy Media Centers Uncategorized APS students finish third in metro Atlanta at Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl 17 Feb 2012 talkupaps Congratulations to media specialist, Lindsay Waddell, and her team from Morris Brandon Elementary on their amazing performance at the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl regional competition for the metropolitan Atlanta area.…
Elementary Schools Nutrition Uncategorized Students at Walter White Elementary School Participate in HealthMPowers’ Body Walk 17 Feb 2012 talkupaps Students at Walter White Elementary School were treated to a tour of the human body this week, and learned about healthy eating habits, dental care, organ function and life choices…
Awards Elementary Schools Science Uncategorized Over $4,000 in classroom grants awarded to 2nd grade teacher at Parkside Elementary School 15 Feb 2012 talkupaps Bejanae Kareem, a second grade teacher at Parkside Elementary, honed her grant writing skills and recently received over $4000 in grant money. Ms. Kareem submitted the grant request after she…
