Verizon Innovative Learning Labs

B.E.S.T. Academy Celebrates New Verizon Innovative Learning Lab

The B.E.S.T. Academy at the Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Institute is the latest Atlanta Public Schools (APS) campus to cut the ribbon for its Verizon Innovative Learning Lab. Through APS’ partnership with Verizon, the students now have a dedicated space where they can explore new technologies that will help them prepare for the future. B.E.S.T. […]

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Sylvan Hills Middle School Opens Verizon Innovation Lab to Expand STEM Opportunities

Sylvan Hills Middle School 8th-grader, Sir’Eon Perryman, enjoys the school’s new Verizon Innovative Learning Lab. Photo: Allison Slocum, APS © Sylvan Hills Middle School students can now access 3D printing, virtual reality equipment, and innovative STEM practices through their new Verizon Innovative Learning Lab.  The initiative is a part of Verizon’s national effort to expand […]

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Top Ten Takeaways from the Atlanta Public Schools 2024 State of the District

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recently held its annual State of the District address to provide students, families, stakeholders and the community with an update on the district’s current status of operations. Streamed live from the Junior Achievement Chick-fil-A Center, APS Interim Superintendent Danielle S. Battle shared the district’s accomplishments, how they are meeting the needs […]

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IamAPS: Michelle Arrington

I am APS is a special series highlighting students, faculty, alumni, and others in celebration of the rich and diverse experiences, backgrounds and contributions within the Atlanta Public Schools family. Together, we stand in solidarity of our shared admiration of APS and the mission which guides us. #IamAPS Many of the great opportunities available to […]

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Verizon unveils 2 more Innovative Learning Labs with APS

Atlanta Public Schools, in partnership with Verizon and The Heart of America Foundation, is making sure APS students are prepared to use the tools of the future with the opening of two more Verizon Innovative Learning Labs at Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy (CSK) and Price Middle School. “We’re very excited to be […]

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APS unveils first Verizon Innovative Learning Labs in Georgia at Crawford W. Long Middle School and H.J. Russell West End Academy

The students at Crawford W. Long Middle School and H.J. Russell West End Academy will be the first in the state of Georgia to have access to the Verizon Innovative Learning Labs, which opened on their respective campuses last Thursday.Verizon and The Heart of America Foundation partnered with Atlanta Public Schools to help foster digital […]

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