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Guest Blogger: David Jernigan, Deputy Superintendent I’ve been looking forward to learning more about the Forrest Hill Academy, an alternative school . Throughout a school year, Forrest Hill Academy staff, especially Principal Howell, works intensely with about 260 students in grades 6-12 students to create an environment where kids are able to get back on track…
→Guest Blogger: Timothy Gadson, Associate Superintendent of High Schools This was my second time visiting the New Schools at Carver. What an impressive campus! There are four schools on Carver’s campus, the schools of art, technology, early college and health sciences offer diverse and challenging courses for students in southeast Atlanta. It was great to…
→Guest Blogger: Dr. Danielle Battle, Associate Superintendent, Elementary Schools I love visiting Emma Hutchinson Elementary School. The halls are filled with light, teachers are innovative, students are literally jumping out of their seats with excitement and the principal, Dr. Broadway, embraces the volunteer parents and school community. I had a chance to visit Ms. Strozier’s…
→Guest Blogger: Dr. Gregory Middleton, Associate Superintendent, Middle Schools We visited Crawford W. Long Middle School today. Principal Lisa Hill toured the school with us and it was exciting to see students and teachers engaged in learning, using mathematics manipulative and interactive technology. It was especially exciting to see students responding to…
→Today you will notice a series of guest bloggers here on the @atlsuper blog! District leaders are visiting elementary, middle and high schools throughout the district and will write posts about their experiences. Look for their stories and updates throughout the day. –Dr. C.
→Principal Portee returns to Sylvan Hills Middle School for the 2014-15 school year and says that he is excited to see so many familiar students and parents. The school will continue to be housed in the former Parks Middle School building while construction on the new Sylvan Hills building continues throughout the school year. The…
→Charles L. Gideons Elementary has a new principal! Principal Berger says that his theme for the 2014-2015 school year is, ‘A community based- quality driven- student centered school.’ He told his parents earlier this summer that ‘each family in this community has its own particular interests. Each parent is the personal cheerleader for his or her…
→Our goal today at Venetian Hills…eat lunch! I am coming back for a more comprehensive visit though. My focus today, however, was to connect with our district chef! We had a great time eating with our K-5 friends at Venetian Hills Elementary. On the menu today were veggie burgers, beef sliders, steamed carrots and baked…
→What a beautiful school! I was greeted by bright murals, engaging teaching and happy students today at Elijah Lewis Connally Elementary School. Principal Pickett is off to a great start. I especially appreciated the vibrant facility. Connally is one of the most inviting schools on today’s tour. Every hallway is filled with color and creativity…
→This was my second visit to historic Joseph E. Brown Middle School. City Council President Ceasar Mitchell joined us today at Brown Middle School. He lives in the neighborhood and shared with the students a little about neighborhood history. When he was young, Brown was a high school in Atlanta Public Schools. In fact, the…
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