Against the magical backdrop of Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, 30 high school seniors from Atlanta Public Schools moved closer to realizing their dream of attaining a college education by participating in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week annual fair on October 7. This new initiative to facilitate student participation in... Continue Reading →
Equity at the Forefront in Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta Public Schools has placed equity in the forefront of everything we do. Through equity, excellence, and engagement, our focus is that EVERY APS student receives the supports and opportunities they need to soar. When the Atlanta Board of Education adopted APS’ equity policy in 2019 and made equity a key factor in the 2020-2025... Continue Reading →
Greater Atlanta Business Community Pulls Together In Support of APS Race2Read’s 10-Million-Minute Challenge
Atlanta Public Schools and Urban League of Greater Atlanta put out a call for support of the third annual Race2Read challenge, and the city’s business community answered.
E. Rivers Lions and Sutton MS Cougars Conquer Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl
The Cougars and Lions have conquered again! While the entire District continues to Race2Read 20 minutes daily towards our 10-million-minute goal, two groups of APS students have taken their love of reading to new heights. The Sutton Middle Cougars and the E. Rivers Elementary Lions took first-place honors at the virtual Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl (HRRB)... Continue Reading →
Addiction Alliance of Georgia Launches Prevention Collaborative in South Atlanta High School
BARR Center (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) and the Addiction Alliance of Georgia—a unique collaboration between Emory Healthcare and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation—are excited to announce their partnership in welcoming South Atlanta High School of Atlanta Public Schools as the first BARR school in Georgia. BARR is a national organization that aims to bring education into the 21st century through intentionally deepened relationships and a data-driven, personalized and supportive approach.
U.S. Senator Ossoff Visits Cascade Elementary, Announces $193M Funding for APS
On April 1, Principal Tiffany Momon, Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring, Board Chair Jason Esteves, and Board members Leslie Grant and Cynthia Briscoe Brown welcomed Senator Jon Ossoff to the Cascade Elementary School, where he toured a care room and media center and made a big announcement.
Stacey Abrams, Mayor Bottoms, Superintendent Herring Help Honor APS Student Innovators at 2021 Technology Oscars (TOSCARS)
The Atlanta Public Schools Office of Instructional Technology rolled out the virtual red carpet for the District’s most talented student innovators at the TOSCARS (Technology Oscars) on March 15—announcing the winning projects of the 2021 APS Technology & Innovation Competition (APSTIC).
HealthCheck Screening Begins For In-Person Learners
Atlanta Public Schools has partnered with Stratum Health Solutions to secure HealthCheck, an online tool that helps safeguard the health of students via daily wellness check-ins.
The ‘redefinED Atlanta Innovation Fund: Pandemic Education & Restart’ Grants 14 Atlanta Public Schools Initiatives
The redefinED Atlanta Innovation Fund: Pandemic Education & Restart has awarded a total of $116,699 in grants to support 14 Atlanta Public Schools initiatives. Grant recipients will use designated funds to address immediate needs created by the pandemic and advance innovative ideas that reimagine education for the future.
Race2Read Reaches 5 Million Minutes
Race2Read campaign has reached 5 million minutes! That’s the equivalent of almost 10 years, and it’s halfway to our 10-million-minute goal!