Thanks to Pianos for Peace, a nonprofit organization designed to promote peace and philanthropy through art, music and education, 11 beautifully painted pianos are now located inside Atlanta Public Schools. Before the arrival of the pianos, the organization invited the Maynard Jackson High School Orchestra and the J.W. Dobbs Elementary School musical ensemble to Hartsfield-Jackson... Continue Reading →
The Concerned Black Clergy recently invited Sylvia Hall, principal of Cascade Elementary School, to its board meeting on September 6th. During the board meeting, members of the Concerned Black Clergy presented Cascade Elementary with 500 backpacks and a check for one thousand dollars to ensure that students are prepared for instruction for the 2013-14 school... Continue Reading →
Washington High Schoool Alum, Mr. James Dallas, and his wife Celest Dallas, recently donated $3,500 to the Booker T. Washington High School girls’ volleyball & basketball programs, social work program, and the business department. Mr. Dallas, a 1978 graduate of Washington High, played basketball during his tenure at the school. Throughout his noteworthy professional career,... Continue Reading →
Do you know an Atlanta Public Schools teacher who goes above and beyond, demonstrating excellence in the classroom? Do you want to recognize him or her for hard work and dedication? Well now is your chance! Sixteen teachers will be honored as Symetra Heroes in the Classrooms in their schools and on the field during... Continue Reading →
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