As part of this year’s celebration of Black History Month, the Atlanta Hawks are honoring prominent African-American leaders during home games in February for their civic contributions, accomplishments and leadership. During Wednesday’s night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, APS Superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall and her work to tranform the district were recognized. Among her accomplishments […]
February 2010 Dear Web Visitors, We’ve developed this site to keep you informed about our schools’ 2009 CRCT performance in the wake of the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement report. We want to be transparent and attentive to addressing your concerns and communicating the progress of pending investigations. Please take a moment […]
This is your invitation to get the latest news and information on Atlanta Public Schools’ achievements and initiatives at the next Superintendent’s Fireside Chat for SRT-2. The event is hosted by Superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall and will take place Tuesday, Feb. 23, beginning at 7 p.m. at John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School. The school […]
We continue our look at the Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education winners with a profile of Dr. Anthony Dorsey, principal at R.N. Fickett Elementary School for the past three years. During his tenure, Fickett has received several awards. In 2008, APS Superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall recognized Fickett for achieving 70 percent of the district’s assigned […]
Atlanta Public Schools today announced a three-year grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support the next phase of the district’s 10-year-old school reform program, “Effective Teacher in Every Classroom” (ETEC). The $10 million investment will assist APS’ work to recruit, prepare, place and support effective teachers in every classroom throughout the […]
APS Superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall received the Georgia Speaker of the Year award Thursday during a banquet at Emory University sponsored by Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa, the National Forensics Honor Society. The annual award recognizes on an annual basis an individual who has had an impact throughout the state through public advocacy and promoting […]
Photos (first row, from L-R): Dr. Hall addresses the King Center audience; CSKYWLA students take the Pledge of Allegiance; Arne Duncan addresses the audience. Photos (second row, from L-R): Special guests included State Superintendent Kathy Cox, second from left; the Rev. Al Sharpton inspires the audience; the audience listens to Rev. Sharpton. APS Superintendent Dr. […]
The Atlanta Board of Education got back into session on Monday as new and returning members received the Oath of Office by the Hon. Kimberly Esmond Adams, Fulton Superior Court. The three new members sworn in were (pictured, first row/first picture, from L-R): Reuben McDaniel (At-Large), Nancy Meister (District 4) and Courtney English (At-Large). At the […]
APS Superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall expressed a hope to explore ways to reward quality teachers who want to stay in the classroom without having to promote them into administration positions as part of a “listen and learn” event with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (Ga.) on Monday morning […]
APS renamed the Facilities Service Center on La France Street in honor of Valerie Dial Thomas in a special, invitation-only ceremony held at the center on Saturday morning. Thomas served 12 years as executive director of Facilities Services for APS, which allowed her to engage two of her passions: 1) having a positive impact upon […]