We love hearing from the folks at Bolton Academy and their impressive ePals relationship with Turkey, as noted in The Atlanta Educator. Here are a few snapshots: In first photo, Cansu Samsun, Oktay Kuru and Zeynep Deniz Kavak interacted with Bolton Academy secondgraders. During the week of Sept. 6, the ePals Turkish exchange group of […]
As we reported in a recent post, Grady High senior Michael Barlow did very well over this past summer at the National Association of Urban Debate League’s National Debate Tournament. As a part of the experience, Barlow toured Congress and the White House — including a meeting with President Barack Obama on July 22. As Grady debate co-coach put […]
We figured the day back from spring break, and a week from the CRCTs, is an excellent time to remind the APS community of one of our most valuable resources. The award-winning My Homework Hotline is available for students in grades K-5 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and for students in grades 6-12 from […]
Chess is a game steeped in tradition, concentration and strategy. Yet, despite its ancient roots and stark simplicity compared to video games, more and more young people throughout Atlanta Public Schools are jumping on board. Chess clubs are thriving at Fain, Dobbs, West Manor, Usher-Collier Heights, Humphries and M. Agnes Jones elementary schools, spurred by […]