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Twenty Atlanta Public Schools Earn Statewide Recognition for Math Excellence on the Georgia Milestones for the 2023-2024 School Year

Allison M. Slocum10 Jan 20250

In November, the Georgia Department of Education recognized 624 schools with exceptional achievement or growth in mathematics as Math Leaders for the 2023-2024 school year. Among the schools that met the qualifications, 20 schools from Atlanta Public Schools (APS) were named Math Leader schools. Performance on the Georgia Milestones mathematics assessments determined eligibility for the […]

Atlanta Public Schools Celebrates Georgia Bus Driver and Monitor Appreciation Day and Five-Time APS Elite Driver Trenton Dale

Allison M. Slocum21 Oct 20240

Today, October 21, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) joins schools across the state in celebrating Georgia Bus Driver and Monitor Appreciation Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the unsung heroes who transport students safely to and from school each day. For nearly three decades, APS school bus driver Trenton Dale has devoted himself to ensuring that APS […]

8 Remarkable Students Join APS’ 105 REACH Scholars in Pursuing Higher Education

Allison M. Slocum20 Dec 20230

Atlanta Public Schools REACH Georgia Scholarship Signing Ceremony. Photo: Allison M. Slocum © Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recently inducted eight scholars into the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program, a transformative, needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program open to 8th graders in Georgia. Administered by the State of Georgia, REACH collaborates with Georgia Student Finance Commission, which […]

APS Amplified: The melodic, rich, and full career of Rowena Dennard

Allison M. Slocum22 Jun 20230

Amplified is a first-person account of the anonymous heartbeats of APS. It is our way of saluting their accomplishments and amplifying their voice. Our first feature is pianist, organist, and retired music educator Rowena Dennard. Anyone who has attended a graduation commencement ceremony for any Atlanta Public Schools (APS) high school has had the pleasure […]

Anti – Defamation League Recognizes Atlanta Public Schools at Annual Torch of Liberty Corporate Breakfast

talkupaps22 Jun 20170

ATLANTA (JUNE 22, 2017) – Today, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Southeast Region awarded its Stuart Lewengrub Torch of Liberty Award to Atlanta Public Schools and Dr. Meria Carstarphen at the annual Torch of Liberty Corporate Breakfast. “This award recognizes the incredible work that Atlanta Public Schools has done over the past two years to implement […]

Two APS High Schools Earn International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme Designation

talkupaps20 Jun 20170

Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School and North Atlanta High School have earned the International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programme (CP) designation to offer APS students the opportunity to combine IB courses with CTAE pathways and earn the IB CP Certificate. Both schools join 139 other schools in 23 countries around the world which currently offer the […]

Kimberly Students Delve Deep Into Science

talkupaps3 Oct 20130

by Jennifer Saunders Third grade science standards require students to participate in investigations, observe results and offer reasons for findings. In Mrs. Julien’s third grade science class at Kimberly Elementary, the students utilized these scientific processes as they investigated the factors that allow plants to live and thrive in different regions of Georgia. The rigorous […]