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Drew’s Students Ignite Conversations on Black History at Morehouse

Drew's Student Equity Committee stepped up in a major way last week at ASALH Youth Day! 💡 We were honored to take a leadership role at this inspiring celebration of Black history emphasizing the impact of Black labor, held at @morehouse1867. Our students guided attendees through an Equitable Dinners experience, using our Thriving Together Atlanta play to spark deep, meaningful conversations. They expertly facilitated small-group discussions showcasing the incredible leadership, facilitation, and community dialogue skills they've developed through the Youth Equity Incubator. It was a powerful opportunity to engage with educators and community leaders passionate about history and justice. Drew was honored to be invited to participate on this significant public stage! (ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History, founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, and the driving force behind the creation of Black History Month continues its mission to preserve and promote African American history and culture at Morehouse College.)
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Join the Superintendent’s Winter Card Contest and Share Your Creative Spirit!

The Superintendent’s Winter Card Contest is now open for all Atlanta Public Schools students! This is your opportunity to showcase your artistic talent and convey messages of community, unity, and peace this holiday season. Submit your artwork for a chance to have your creation featured on official holiday cards and celebrated at the upcoming December Board of Education meeting. Don't let this chance to shine pass you by—make sure to submit your masterpiece by November 7! For more details, click the link: https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/wintercardcontest. #AtlantaPublicSchools #WinterCardContest #StudentArt #HolidaySpirit
Photo by Atlanta Public Schools on October 15, 2025. May be an image of text that says 'ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCI Equity + Social SocialJustice Justice AMP UP APS! SURVEY EQUITY 4TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS AMPLIFY VOICES OF DISTRICTWIDE DISTRICTWIDEQU 4TH- NOVEMBER 3-28 YOUR VOICE MATTERS TO US! Take the survey and let us know what matters to you! We are turning up the volume like never before to make sure you are heard in district-wide decision making! SHARE YOUR PERSPECTIVES ON: Sense of belonging and connection in school Student voice and engagement Access to academic, social, and career readiness opportunities Responsive and identity-affirming identity- teaching practices SURVEYS.PANORAMAED.COM/ATLANTA'.

Students Speak Up! Join the APS Survey to Shape Our Schools

It’s time to empower our students! The Equity Amp Up APS! student survey is coming soon for all students in grades 4–12 at APS traditional schools. This is their opportunity to voice their thoughts, influence their educational journey, and help foster positive changes throughout our district. For families who prefer not to participate, please opt out by October 31st. The survey will be conducted from November 3–28, and further details can be found in the opt-out letter. Let’s work together to amplify student voices because every perspective matters in shaping a better future! #APSCares #AtlantaPublicSchools
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Celebrate Lovett’s Bright Stars: UGA’s Class of 2024 Shines with Top GPAs

We are thrilled to announce that The Lovett School has been honored with the prestigious University of Georgia’s Director’s Cup! This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Class of 2024 students at UGA, who have achieved one of the highest cumulative first-year GPAs among all high schools represented. Join us in celebrating this remarkable accomplishment and the bright future ahead for our students! #LovettSchool #UGA #DirectorsCup #AcademicExcellence #Classof2024

EdLanta Education Blog

JASON B. ALLEN Jason has worked in education for over 15 years as a teacher, blogger and community advocate. He speaks and writes primarily about the need to improve education for Black boys, particularly increasing the number of Black male educators in schools. In addition to blogging here at EdLanta, Jason is also a featured writer at Education Post. Twitter: @jballen5 Check out Jason’s most recent blog posts →

BOOK is proud to have signed an MOU in 2020 with K-12 Education.

Our goal is to grow and expand this relationship in 2021, as the acceptance and engagement around virtual learning continues to grow. The COVID-19 crises has started new conversations, as parents have had to lead the learning process from home. Our goal is to continue to lead important conversations around Virtual Learning, and other types of educational platforms, to make sure we continue to support African American families. Learn more about K12 here: https://www.k12.com/parent-student-resources/faqs.html K12 is the nation’s leading provider of online curriculum and support services for grades K–12. Families use the K12 curriculum and learning programs through online public schools, online private schools, blended or “hybrid” schools, and independently through direct course purchase. The K12 team has developed a comprehensive program that is designed to exceed national and state education standards. Our goal is to provide children with an education that is comparable or superior to that provided by the nation’s best public and private schools, regardless of demographic constraints.
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Atlanta’s Student-Athletes Score New Turf and Upgrades for a Better Game Experience

#PartnershipsMatter! We’re excited to share that through the Atlanta Braves Foundation’s Henry Louis Aaron Fund, every APS high school baseball and softball field will receive new turf infields and other upgrades! The Hank Aaron Diamond initiative will give student-athletes across the district an even better experience as they compete and enjoy the game of baseball and softball. We truly appreciate our partners for supporting student success both on and off the field! #AtlantaPublicSchools Photos courtesy of the Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC
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Join Us in Celebrating Courage at Lower School’s Successful ‘Say Hello’ Week!

We are thrilled to share that our first annual Lower School Say Hello Week was a resounding success! In alignment with this year's virtue theme of courage, students engaged in enriching activities designed to foster connection and build community. With the guidance of our dedicated Lower School leadership, faculty, House Leaders, SGA, and Sources of Strength, we welcomed each student warmly in carpool, distributed special name tags during morning assemblies, and enjoyed fun trivia sessions with Dr. Han. Our aim is to create a vibrant campus culture where courageous and intentional speech thrives throughout every grade level. This quarter marks just the beginning of our journey together! Check out more at https://atlantaclassicalacademy.org. #SayHelloWeek #CourageousSpeech #CommunityBuilding #AtlantaClassicalAcademy

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