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There are a lot of GREAT things happening in our district. Each month I will give “shout outs” to students, staff and volunteers who are helping us achieve excellence in Atlanta Public Schools. Let’s give a shout out to… Senior football player Travodius “Vodi” Ferguson at Maynard Jackson High School made the Georgia High School…
→As I shared with you during community town hall meetings and our recent State of the Schools events, Atlanta Public Schools is focused on recruiting and retaining the best and the brightest talented leaders who care about educating children and can help us build on our strengths. Tonight I recommended, and the Board approved, three…
→Congratulations to our nutrition department on their Golden Radish Award! Their application was reviewed by a six member committee representing the Georgia Dept. of Education, Georgia Dept. of Agriculture, Georgia Dept. of Public Health, and Georgia Organics and the committee was particularly impressed by their commitment to the farm to school program. Earlier today, representatives…
→I’m spending the entire morning with our smallest learners as our district celebrates Pre-K Week! Our district has 42 pre-k classrooms at 35 school sites across the district. The school system serves around 875 pre-k students each year. Our pre-k program is funded by the Georgia Lottery and governed by Bright from the Start and partners with…
→I am excited to announce that this Monday our nutrition department will offer a new spicy crab sushi roll, a crisp veggie roll and tasty soy pockets to students in some of our APS middle and high schools. Our executive chef for the district, Justin Gillette, recently held a taste test for the new rolls…
→I am excited to announce the district’s three finalist for APS Teacher of the Year. All of our teachers work tirelessly throughout the year, but these three, according to their peers, deserve a special honor. Elementary School Teacher of the Year Kesha Payne – Teacher, Grade 3 Warren T. Jackson Elementary School Middle School Teacher…
→I am proud to announce that this year, five APS teachers and one APS principal received the Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE). Educators receive this award when they demonstrate excellence in the classroom and in the Atlanta community. This was my first time participating in these surprise announcements and it was so much…
→I love when our schools post their great work online – it makes it easier for me to share! Take a look at these exciting moments from around the district. (Photo: Perkerson Elementary Facebook Page) 3rd graders from Perkerson Elementary are sharpening their math skills! Their teacher says, “In this 3rd grade activity, student groups…
→As I started my trip down the main hallway at B.E.S.T. Academy, the district’s all male middle and high school, I immediately noticed a group of students looking intensely at a screen in the computer lab. Turns out the young men were members of the school’s football team. I spent some time with the football…
→Today our district celebrates custodial appreciation day! On behalf of Atlanta Public Schools, we sincerely thank all of our custodians for their continuous effort in keeping our schools clean, safe and friendly every day. We value their hard work and dedication to not only our buildings, but to our children. We created a little…
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