Nicole Echols is a very determined and hardworking individual. She is the first in her immediate family to graduate at the top of her class in high school. Nicole is very involved in numerous extracurricular activities such as Elite Sisterhood, The National Beta Club, and the National Honor Society. She plans to attend Clayton […]
Yuma Danso was born in the United States but raised in Gambia for 10 years. When she returned to the United States, she struggled with mastering the English language, following the school curriculum, and identifying herself as a Muslim in America. Despite the challenges, she took advantage of every opportunity that was placed before her […]
An Atlanta Public Schools employee has been selected to serve as an ambassador to the White House as part of The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Lillian Harris, APS director of student support services, is one of 75 undergraduate, graduate and professional students enrolled at HBCUs across the United States who […]
One of the most rewarding parts of spreading the good news about what’s going on around Atlanta Public Schools is you often get to learn, and share, fascinating history lessons that show the district’s place in the growth of Atlanta and beyond. That’s why this week it was so fun to learn of two distinct […]
King Middle School commemorated World AIDS Day with a series of activities designed to provide teachable moments about a deadly disease that strikes too close to home for some. The No Place for Hate school took a cue from the Anti-Defamation League and designed work for students that included a quiz about the disease, hosting […]