Co-Written By: Siara White, Bayyinnah “Bea” White, and Dr. Kyra Caldwell Templeton, Program Director of Student Engagement & Co-Advisor of the Student Advisory Council (SAC) In a bold show of youth-led activism, students from across the country, including a standout representative from Atlanta Public Schools (APS), gathered in Washington, D.C. for a powerful Capitol Hill Advocacy Day […]
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recognizes the vital contributions women have made to advancing our great nation. During Women’s History Month, we are honored to celebrate those women— the trailblazers of the past, the heroines of the present, and the torchbearers of the future. Did you know that APS has nine women serving as athletic directors […]
Before crowning the College Football Playoff National Champions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation spent the week leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day supporting Atlanta Public Schools (APS). The CFP Foundation provided breakfast for teachers and administrators at Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy (CSKYWLA) and later dropped […]
Students marched with signs they created for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day at CSKYWLA. Photo credit: Allison M. Slocum, APS © Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy (CSKYWLA) recently honored Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with a celebration that blended immersive technology, student-led activism, and a tribute to the courage of Ruby […]
I am APS is a special series highlighting students, faculty, alumni, and others in celebration of the rich and diverse experiences, backgrounds and contributions within the Atlanta Public Schools family. Together, we stand in solidarity of our shared admiration of APS and the mission which guides us. #IamAPS Shataira Hightower is a Class of 2024 […]
I am APS is a special series highlighting students, faculty, alumni, and others in celebration of the rich and diverse experiences, backgrounds and contributions within the Atlanta Public Schools family. Together, we stand in solidarity of our shared admiration of APS and the mission which guides us. #IamAPS Caydence Walker is a Class of 2024 […]
The Therrell Panthers came out on top after an exciting day at the second annual APS Flag Football Invitational tournament. Ten APS flag football programs competed in a bracket-style, win and advance tournament over the weekend at Carver High School and Lakewood Stadium. Several of the fast-paced games came down to the final possession. Click […]
Seven Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy (CSK) students and two teachers have embarked on the journey of a lifetime as they boarded a direct flight to Tokyo, Japan. For the past couple of years, the Japanese government has provided CSK with salary assistance to launch its program in Japanese. CSK is the only […]
The ladies of fall are ready to get back on the gridiron this weekend at the second annual APS Flag Football Invitational.Several high school programs participating in the invitational got the chance to hype up their program at the first APS flag football media day. Players and coaches from each team took the stage to […]