Georgia State University @ M. A. J.

Georgia State University's Early Childhood Education and Atlanta Public Schools have partnered to help promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) Education into our our school. The partnership between The Urban Accelerated Certification and Master’s Program (GSU) and M. Agnes Jones Elementary (APS) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education’s Transition to Teaching Grant titled Teaching Teachers Together: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Success or better known as 3-STEMS.

The 3-STEMS' initiative is to increase the number of highly qualified teachers committed to high-need urban schools. Project activities include the development of a Professional Learning Site at a partnering school, M. Agnes Jones Elementary. The site will serve as a center for certification and professional learning activities including STEM demonstration lessons for teachers, mentorship and coaching as well as specialized summer STEM programs for children and teachers. This initiative also supports school innovation projects leb by teacher-faculty teams that feature STEM curricular innovations and using data to inform practice. 

 M. Agnes Jones Elementary focuses on  Student Achievement |  Student Success  |    Georgia Standards of Excellence |  Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM) | Effective Teaching and Leadership |  Strong Relationships Between the School,  Parents, Partners and the Community |   Health and Wellness | Ethical Behavior

Agnes Jones Elementary School provides a learning environment that facilitates standards-based instruction connected to the world outside the classroom. We provide personalized educational experiences that strengthen the skills, talents, and self-esteem of each student. We demonstrate and reinforce the value and benefit of hard work and foster the belief that each child is capable of being a productive citizen. We recognize that students' needs vary according to ability, motivation, values, and that the emotional and physical environment should be conducive to learning. We operate from the premise that learning is a constant process and individuals learn from each of their experiences. We recognize that the school is not the sole influence in our students' education. We believe that education is the combined responsibility of the school, home, and community.