From record-breaking graduation rates and rising test scores to championship seasons in athletics and expanded STEM learning, the first semester of the 2025–2026 school year gave Atlanta Public Schools many reasons to celebrate. As we transition into the final semester, the district reflects on a period focused on getting back to the basics, honoring outstanding […]
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 […]
Photo recap slideshow of Atlanta Public School’s Day One (first day of school) for the 2024-2025 school year. Photo credits: Simeon Kelley and Allison M. Slocum, APS © As the doors of Atlanta Public Schools (APS) swung open on August 1, thousands of students were greeted by educators eager to launch the 2024-2025 school year. […]