Atlanta Public Schools (APS) continued to show overall improvement on the College and Career Readiness Index (CCRPI), according to the 2025 CCRPI data, released by the Georgia Department of Education. The CCRPI includes five components: Content Mastery, Progress, Closing Gaps, Readiness, and – for high schools – Graduation Rate. APS scored 100 on the Closing […]
Cascade Elementary School students had a special visit from Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper, who came to promote wellness and healthy choices with fun and games. The Blooper’s Home Run program had the 317 scholars at Cascade Elementary School excited and engaged with relay races, demonstrations, and fun interactions with Blooper. “This is an opportunity of […]
By: Dr. Kyra M. Caldwell Templeton, program director of Student Engagement and co-advisor of the Student Advisory Council (SAC) I recently had the pleasure of attending the Primary Years Programme (PYP) Exhibition at Cascade Elementary School, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. I left feeling inspired, hopeful, and truly amazed by the brilliance and empathy of […]
Earlier this month, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recognized its fourth cohort of APS Equity Champions, a group of committed and dedicated district leaders, staff, schools, and departments who demonstrate equity in action and ensure that every child’s educational needs are met. As part of its annual celebration, the Office of Equity + Social Justice honored […]
Staff from the Office of Equity + Social Justice traveled to schools and offices across the district to surprise and celebrate the 2024 APS Equity Champions — the district’s fourth cohort of staff, departments, and teams who actively model the APS Equity Dispositions (for teachers and leaders), support the APS Equity Commitments, and demonstrate significant […]
Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle S. Battle visits Cascade Elementary School and reads to students.
The Atlanta Public Schools second annual Picture Book Bowl brought together students from kindergarten through third grade who were excited to showcase their reading skills. Twenty-two APS schools participated in the virtual team competition over Zoom. Back in March, the Georgia Book Award Committee outlined 20 award-winning picture books for participants to read before the […]
Cascade Elementary School hosted their first Read-O-Thon earlier this school year with community partners, parents, and APS staff. The volunteers visited various classrooms to read with the students and focused on motivating and encouraging the students to read. This engaging and fun Read-O-Thon reinforces the belief in students that reading is fundamental for success in […]