Grady was 1 out of 10 high schools in America to receive a $2,000 Custom Culture Grant by VANS to create a street art inspired mural on campus. This street art will be a student-driven project led by John Brandhorst, Department Chair of Fine & Performing Arts at Grady. Brandhorst will collaborate with local professional... Continue Reading →
2010 APS Arts Education Conference hits a High note
UPDATE: Watch this video/photo gallery which includes perspectives from participants here. Watch Camille Russell Love's keynote address here. Atlanta Public Schools' performing and visual arts educators gathered for the 2010 Arts Education Conference at the High Museum on Sept. 24-25. Here APS Performing and Fine Arts Director Cynthia Terry and Education Coordinator/Visual Arts Raymond Veon... Continue Reading →
District schools show they’re ready for Day One APS
“Has it been a good day, or a crazy day?” we asked one of our principals as he shepherded students onto buses at the end of the first day of school Monday. “It’s been a good day! OK, a crazy day, too, but a good day!” he responded, as Atlanta Public Schools’ nearly 48,000 students... Continue Reading →
How to toot your own horn: Inman Middle
We here at http://www.TalkUpAPS.com know that our primary mission is share the incredible things that are going on around the district to show how APS is making a difference in students' lives. So we think we know effective communication when we see it. That's why we're so happy to pass along a little memo about... Continue Reading →