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WestEd, Atlanta Public Schools, and Georgia State University Announce 5-Year Comprehensive School Safety Grant from National Institute of Justice

talkupaps23 Nov 20150

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Atlanta, GA and San Francisco, CA – November 23, 2015 –WestEd, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and Georgia State University today announced receipt of a nearly $7.5 million National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant to support the research and development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive school safety initiative. The organizations will partner […]

Morningside Elementary: Re-designed for Safety

talkupaps9 Nov 20120

Morningside is currently undergoing construction on the sidewalks, crosswalks, and bus lanes with a grant received by the Georgia Department of Transportation. In 2008, Morningside Elementary and Pedestrians Educating Drivers on Safety (PEDS) completed the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program and applied for federal funding of up to $500,000. The grant was set into […]

APS celebrates School Crossing Guard Recognition Week (Jan. 24-28)

talkupaps21 Jan 20110

A one-of-a-kind program will be celebrated by a one-of-a-kind school system next week when Atlanta Public Schools pays homage to its great protectors with APS School Crossing Guard Recognition Week (Jan. 24-28). The week will culminate with Awards and Recognition Day on Friday, Jan. 28, at 9:30 a.m. in the Brewer Building (2352 Bagwell Drive […]