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Photos: Peace and Prevention Summit Unites Community for Violence Prevention

by Allison M. Slocum
written by Allison M. Slocum

Sponsors and speakers of the 2024 Peace and Prevention Summit. Photo credit: Mahkayla Grogan. FCDAO ©

The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office and Atlanta Public Schools joined forces on August 17 to host the 2024 Peace and Prevention Summit at Frederick Douglass High School.

The summit brought together local officials, experts, students, and community members for a day dedicated to discussing critical issues surrounding violence prevention.

The event featured a series of workshops tailored to both adults and youth, focusing on pressing issues such as gang prevention, youth violence, human trafficking, and decision-making. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in specialized sessions and engage in meaningful discussions with the goal of inspiring change that will reduce violence in the Atlanta community.

Lashawnda Woods-Roberts (Fulton County District Attorney’s Office Senior Assistant District Attorney) and an attendee hug during the Lunch & Learn session at the 2024 Peace and Prevention Summit. Photo credit: Allison M. Slocum. APS ©

A highlight of the summit was the “Lunch & Learn” session titled, “The Gang Crisis in Fulton County – What to Look For,” facilitated by Justin French, formerly of the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. During this session, participants were provided with lunch while gaining insights into the signs and challenges of gang activity in the area.

In addition to the workshops, the summit featured a job and resource fair, offering attendees access to crucial services and information. Notable vendors included Kaiser’s Mobile Health Vehicle, which provided free health screenings, and Grady Hospital’s Stop the Bleed Hands-On Training, equipping participants with lifesaving skills.

The Peace and Prevention Summit’s impact will extend beyond the event through the REACH Program, a 12-week initiative that will launch in two middle and two high schools. This program, aimed at supporting 20 students per school, will focus on mentorship, job skills, and resources to enhance the safety and well-being of the participants. For more information, contact the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office Director of Juvenile Youth Services, Aakeem Woodard, at aakeem.woodard@fultoncountyga.gov.

Enjoy the slideshow below of the 2024 Peace and Prevention Summit. Photo credits: Mahkayla Grogan, FCDAO and Allison M. Slocum. APS ©

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Dobbs Elementary School Program Bridges the Gap Between Education and Opportunity

by talkupaps
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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 after-school childcare services, Kids Matter offers a two-fold program where parents are also empowered and educated alongside their children through workshops that deal with bullying, as well as cooking and parent-student painting classes. The parents involved in this program receive an all-around support group experience.

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Kids Matter also offers a GED Preparation program for its parents.

“If our parents commit to these GED Preparation classes that we offer here, they are guaranteed to pass the GED test.”, Ms. Rhone proclaimed.

Rhone is a testament to this program. Thanks to the partnership between the National Center for Families Learning and Toyota, Rhone was able to receive her GED and later become a college graduate.

“A family that learns together, excels together,” she said. “I have seen that in my own life and through the lives of my children.”

Throughout the evening, Rhone emphasized to parents that receiving her GED opened many “unimaginable” doors. She shared that her GED led her to  a job that ultimately aligned with her passion.

“Having my GED made it that much easier to achieve my goals,” she said.

The Kids Matter parent kickoff will be held at Dobbs Elementary School on Saturday, Sept. 17. at 9 a.m.

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Young Middle School Partners with Fifth Third Bank to Promote Financial Literacy

by talkupaps
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Fifth Third Bank Partnership Pic

Left to Right: Flem J. Hollis-Fifth Third Bank Business Relationship Manager, Lola Pando- School Counselor and Business Liaison, Dr. Kelvin L. Griffin-Young Middle School Principal, LaTonya Winters-Buford, Parent Liaison, and Antwan Floyd, Fifth Third Bank Assistant Vice President.

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 to help build knowledge about personal finance, which enable people to manage their finances with confidence as they move through the various stages of life.

Students will receive monthly financial literacy workshops covering budgeting, identity protection, credit matters, and saving for college and the future.  Monthly workshops will also be provided for parents. Parents will discuss financial wellness, investment and planning, home ownership, basic estate planning, and choosing the right college savings plan for their family.

In addition to the student and parent workshops, Fifth Third Bank will also give an annual $500.00 scholarship to one student via a financial literacy essay contest.

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Financial Literacy Workshops Take Over Classrooms at Jackson High School

by talkupaps
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Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation partnered with Bank of America to conduct financial literacy workshops for the entire student population of Maynard Jackson High School on October 30th.  For two class periods, 75 Executives from Bank of America held interactive workshops in each classroom explaining the basics of checking & savings accounts, credit scores, and the importance of forming good fiscal habits. The employees provided workbooks for the students and discussed college preparations, including grants, loans, and programs offered by Bank of America. A pre and post analysis was conducted to determine what the students absorbed from the workshops. It was a great experience for students to ask questions and learn directly from professionals about a subject that is useful and practical in real life.

“Maynard Jackson High is proud of this partnership and for this great opportunity to focus on a subject that is not taught in isolation in the curriculum,” says Lola Azuana, College Bound Program Manager. “Financial literacy is the bedrock for becoming a fully functioning member of society and it’s important for students to develop good financial habits early on.”

This event was sponsored by Operation HOPE, a non-profit organization that utilizes financial literacy as a tool to “make free enterprise and capitalism work for all.” Operation HOPE collaborated with the Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation, a non-profit youth leadership development organization, to raise students’ interest in financial literacy.

For more information, please visit Operation HOPE and Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation.

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109 M.L.King Students Take Home a Free Computer Through CFY-Atlanta

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Every 6th grader at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School was invited to participate in CFY’s Digital Learning Program on Saturday, Oct. 27th.  This educational event had a high participation rate as 109 out of 142 sixth graders received a LCD flat-screen computer loaded with fun and educational software. In order to participate, students were simply required to attend the entire workshop with a parent.  The goal is to equip students with the necessary tools to improve student engagement and achievement, and strengthen the parents’ confidence and ability to serve as learning partners for their children at home.

The workshops were held at King Middle School from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students and parents learned to navigate PowerMyLearning.com, a K-12 learning platform with over 2500 games, applications, tutorials, and more. They also learned how to use specific applications that do not require Internet access. All participating families received a computer with free service guaranteed until the student graduates high school. Paul Brown, the Principal of King Middle, says “Allowing students to have access to software and technology at home will increase their opportunities of being successful during the school day.”

CFY-Atlanta is a national non-profit organization that uses digital learning to increase student engagement, help teachers extend classroom learning into the home, and strengthen parental involvement to improve academic achievement for the students. As part of their Digital Learning Program, a part-time instructional coach will visit King Middle on a weekly basis to provide teachers and school leadership with collaborative assistance as they blend the learning classroom model and Common Core Learning Standards with the Digital Learning Program.

“I believe the biggest benefit from this collaboration is that it will help enhance learning at home for our students, especially as we move forward with Common Core and prepare our students for college,” Paul Brown says. “I think CFY has increased the chances of our students being successful.”

CFY-Atlanta will extend their program to Young Middle School in December, 2012. For more information on CFY-Atlanta, please visit cfy.org.

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