For Immediate Release September 28, 2016 ATLANTA – U.S. Secretary of Education, John B. King, Jr., announced today that Atlanta Public Schools’ Morningside Elementary School has been named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School. Morningside Elementary is among 279 public and 50 private schools receiving this honor. Principal Audrey Sofianos and a teacher will represent […]
By Donovan Harris “The power is in your hands. You are their first teacher. Education starts at home.” These are the wise words of Peyton Rhone, secretary at Dobbs Elementary School, as she led an introductory meeting for parents at the Kids Matter 21st Century AfterSchool Program at Dobbs on Monday, Aug. 15. Unlike typical […]
Spring registration has begun for the Atlanta Virtual Academy (AVA) at Atlanta Public Schools. Registration for the spring semester is open from November 18-January 17. Classes for the spring semester are scheduled to begin on Monday, January 27, 2014 and end on Friday, May 9, 2014 Over 250 students registered for Atlanta Virtual Academy for the fall semester that runs through December 9th. […]
Kennedy Middle School has developed a morning tutorial program to ensure all students are provided with adequate support and resources to exceed their academic goals. Each morning as students arrive, they are given a grab-and-go breakfast and escorted to their assigned tutorial class for the day. On Mondays and Tuesday students attend math tutorial. Reading tutorials […]
Tiffany Stembridge-Taylor, a math teacher at Washington High School-Early College, was shocked and overwhelmed with joy as she was presented with a check for $7,500 from Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE). This award includes funding for a professional development opportunity, a personal stipend, and funding for a school project. Mrs. Stembridge-Taylor’s project […]
Jennifer Hall, a seventh and eighth grade gifted language arts teacher at Brown Middle School, was one of 10 APS educators who received a surprise from Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE). Ms. Hall was awarded a check for $7,500, which includes funding for a school project ($3,500), funding for a professional development […]
Ms. Haena Yoo, a first grade teacher at Gideons Elementary, was honored before friends, family, colleagues, and her students for her unwavering dedication and exemplary performance in the classroom. Ms. Yoo received a check for $7,500 from Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE). “I was really surprised, grateful and humbled, because I know […]
Earlier this school year, Fickett Elementary held its annual United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) mentoring program kick-off to celebrate a continuing partnership between the APS school and its internationally known partner. This program was originally developed to provide mentors and guidance for girls, but this year the program was extended to also include male students at […]
Jean Childs Young Middle School is excited to announce their school’s new partnership with Fifth Third Bank. Dr. Kelvin L. Griffin, the principal of Young Middle School, is committed to engaging business and community partners to provide opportunities for students and their families. Fifth Third Bank is committed to building partnerships with communities and schools […]