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WSBTV story on Operation HOPE's child savings account program in Atlanta Public Schools.

WSB story on a sustainability and beautification project at Ralph J. Bunche Middle School in honor of Earth Day 2025.

WXIA/11Alive story featuring Ralph J. Bunche Middle School students.

Students and staff at Ralph J. Bunche Middle School will honor Earth Day 2025 with an environmental sustainability and beautification project at the school.

Our students chronicled their adventures in France and Spain over spring break in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

WAGA/FOX5 story on Warren T. Jackson Elementary School students releasing thousands of trout into the Chattahoochee River.

Prior to Earth Day 2025, 100 fourth graders will take part in the school's large-scale STEAM project

WXIA-11Alive feature on the North Atlanta High School orchestra's performance at Carnegie Hall in New York.

The North Atlanta High School orchestra is widely recognized as one of the best high school musical groups in the nation, and the students have the resume to prove it.

WXIA/11Alive anchor/reporter Cheryl Preheim profiled the Literacy Lab program and one of its future teachers working at Hutchinson Elementary School.

Dr. Johnson sat down with AJC reporter Martha Dalton for a Q&A session on his vision for the district.

Dr. Johnson gives his thoughts on proposed cuts to the U.S. Department of Education to WXIA/11Alive.

Dr. Johnson appears live on WXIA/11Alive's Atlanta & Company midday show to talk about the state of the district.

WANF anchor/reporter Karli Barnett speaks with Dr. Johnson about the state of Atlanta Public Schools.

WANF story features our use of an emergency notification system in all of our schools.

Members of the district’s Student Advisory Council will meet with politicians and advocate for issues that impact them and their education

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week, showcasing Excellence Everywhere throughout the district.

WSB story on the new wellness center, "The Well", at Benjamin E. Mays High School.

WXIA/11Alive story on the new student wellness center, "The Well", at Benjamin E. Mays High School.

WAGA/FOX5 story on Benjamin E. Mays High School opening a new wellness center on the anniversary of a shooting on campus that injured four students.

Atlanta Public Schools has launched an initiative to help students keep their academic skills sharp during extended breaks and inclement weather days.

School officials and students worked together to turn a tragic event into something positive that will help students for years to come.

Morehouse School of Medicine First Year Students to Conduct a Special Valentine’s Day Heart Health Training Experience, Friday

Atlanta Public Schools is seeking input from parents and other community stakeholders on the district’s future plans and direction.

The district's performance on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is featured by AJC education reporter Martha Dalton.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week, showcasing Excellence Everywhere throughout the district.

Atlanta 69News reporter Valencia Jones profiles the new center providing job skills for students at Frederick Douglass High School.

WANF features the new cosmetology center at Douglass High School that will provide students with the knowledge and skills to start a career in the ever-expanding beauty industry.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week, showcasing Excellence Everywhere throughout the district.

WANF and WAGA/FOX5 stories on the district's annual Technology & Innovation Competition, held at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.

APS is the only large city school district to make significant progress in fourth grade reading, with a 6.9-point increase from 2022 to 2024

The Atlanta Board of Education intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for the Atlanta Independent School System. 

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week, showcasing Excellence Everywhere throughout the district.

WSB TV story on an initiative developed by Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, his new TGL golf team the Atlanta Drive, the PGA Superstore, and Youth on Course.

The Georgia Department of Education has announced the schools that earned the following distinctions in 2024: Title I Reward Schools, CSI Progress Schools, Exiting Targeted Support & Improvement.

Board Chair Erika Mitchell's op-ed on the importance of the district's relationship with former president Jimmy Carter.

WSAV (NBC Savannah) featured Mary Lin Elementary School Principal Denise Bringslid and a group of her teachers in a story about the nation honoring former president Jimmy Carter, whose great-grandchildren attended the school.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week, showcasing Excellence Everywhere throughout the district.

FOX5 reporter Aungelique Proctor's profile of the district's new program to help qualified applicants earn their law enforcement certification.

11Alive reporter Molly Oak's story on the district's new program to help qualified applicants earn their law enforcement certification.

The district's new program to help qualified applicants earn their law enforcement certification was featured by WANF reporter Doug Reardon.

Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Chelsea Montgomery is featured in a Washington Post story about the Goodr grocery store in the district's new Student & Family Services Hub.

11Alive story on annual program where students shop for their loved ones using points they earned with good behavior and schoolwork.

Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson is featured in EdWeek's story about the songs various superintendents around the nation are listening to.

Atlanta Now News story on Jalen Smallwood and twin brothers Roni and Ronan Villegas-Hernandez learning about being accepted early to Georgia Tech.

FOX5 Atlanta story on Jalen Smallwood and twin brothers Roni and Ronan Villegas-Hernandez learning about being accepted early to Georgia Tech.

11Alive story on Jalen Smallwood and twin brothers Roni and Ronan Villegas-Hernandez learning about being accepted early to Georgia Tech.

Astros Xavier Canales, a senior offensive lineman, and Jontae Gilbert, a senior safety, signed with Georgia Tech and Georgia, respectively, on National Early Signing Day.

WAGA/FOX5 coverage of the second of four job fairs for school resource officers who will be assigned to elementary schools.

Coverage by WANF, WXIA/11Alive, WABE-FM, and the Atlanta Daily World of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Goodr Grocery Store at our new Student & Family Support Hub.

Coverage by WSB and Atlanta Now News of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the district's first virtual reality classroom at ACCA.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week, showcasing Excellence Everywhere throughout the district.

WANF story on the district's efforts to hire 45 school resources officers who will be assigned to elementary schools.

WSB-TV story on the district's efforts to hire 45 school resources officers who will be assigned to elementary schools.

WXIA/11Alive story on district school psychologists volunteering at the Atlanta Community Food Bank to amplify National School Psychologists Week.

WANF coverage of district school psychologists volunteering at the Atlanta Community Food Bank to amplify National School Psychologists Week.

WXIA/11Alive coverage of the REACH Georgia Scholarship signing ceremony at the APS Student & Family Support Hub.

WANF story on Veterans Day celebrations features the annual event at E. Rivers Elementary School.

WAGA/FOX5 story on the annual Veterans Day celebration at E. Rivers Elementary School.

WXIA/11Alive, WAGA/FOX5, and WANF covered the annual Veterans Day celebration at E. Rivers Elementary School.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives highlighting Excellence Everywhere occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

Coverage of the unveiling ceremony for the historical marker at Booker T. Washington High School from WAGA/FOX5, WXIA/11Alive, WANF, and WSB.

Booker T. Washington High School will host the unveiling of a new historical marker from the Georgia Historical Society, in celebration of the 100th birthday of the first high school for African Americans in Atlanta.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

WXIA/11Alive story on Frederick Douglass High School receiving two historical markers - one for the school and one for the renowned abolitionist and orator - from the city of Atlanta.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

WSB story on Frederick Douglass High School receiving two historical markers - one for the school and one for the renowned abolitionist and orator - from the city of Atlanta.

WXIA/11Alive story on the opening of the new Student and Family Support Hub.

Atlanta Now News story on students at Bolton Academy receiving free vision screenings and eyewear from the Sight For Kids program, sponsored by the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation.

WABE.com story on the district's highest graduation rate ever, 88.4 percent.

The district will celebrate the opening of its first ever Student and Family Support Hub, a one-stop shop for student wrap-around services.

The event is part of a nationwide effort led by KABOOM! to end play space inequity – the reality that far too many children do not get the chance to play on a playground, something that should be part of every child’s life.

The APS Class of 2024 reports the highest percentage of on-time graduates to date as the district graduation rate increases by 1.8 percentage points from last year. This district graduation rate also surpassed the state’s graduation rate by 3 percentage points.

WXIA/11Alive story on the Atlanta DOT Bike Safety Rodeo at Dunbar Elementary School.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

Barack and Michelle Obama Academy Principal Dr. Robin Christian is featured on WABE's Closer Look with Rose Scott.

Chief Information Officer Olufemi Aina is featured in EdTech magazine, discussing the district's strategy for preventing cyber attacks.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution featured an initiative at Parkside Elementary School where students and parents ride their bikes to school.

The event is part of a nationwide effort led by KABOOM! to end playspace inequity – the reality that far too many children do not get the chance to play on a playground, something that should be part of every child’s life.

Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson participated in a press conference with Mayor Andre Dickens the the leaders of seven organizations that help support our students and families.

Atlanta Public Schools students showed gains across the board on the 2023-2024 Georgia Milestones math assessment compared to 2022-2023.

APS Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson, Mayor Andre Dickens, and CEOs from seven community organizations will talk about their joint commitment to improving the lives of the city’s youth.

WSB reporter Berndt Peterson profiles a screening at Booker T. Washington High School of a documentary about the Atlanta Race Riot of 1906.

Booker T. Washington High School will host a screening of the Emmy Award-winning documentary "(re)Defining History: Uncovering the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre."

Students will sell herbs they have grown including basil, sage, mint, and thyme.

Stories by WAGA/FOX5, WANF, WSB, WXIA/11Alive, and Capital B News on Washington High School's 100th anniversary celebration.

Atlanta Journal Constitution story about Booker T. Washington High School being honored by the City of Atlanta.

Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson is included in an Atlanta Journal Constitution story about Black men leading six metro Atlanta school districts.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

WXIA/11Alive stories on Carver Early College graduate Chris Bailey, who won a gold medal in the Paris Olympics as part of the US men's 4X400 meter relay team.

Atlanta Public Schools Police Chief Ronald Applin talks to the Atlanta Journal Constitution about the district's response to non-credible social media threats against schools.

APS Police Chief Ronald Applin speaks with WANF reporter Patrick Quinn about the consequences students face when they make threats against schools.

The students are one step closer to earning the prestigious honor of National Merit Scholar.

The member of the United States men's 400-meter relay team will be honored at his former high school.

Students will market their products and services to district employees and others at a Student Entrepreneur Product Expo, coordinated by the district’s Supplier Diversity team, as a way to bring awareness to Minority and Women Owned Businesses in the state.

WSB and WXIA/11Alive coverage of TAG Academy being named the first public school to earn Apple Distinguished School status.

WXIA/11Alive piece on the celebration at E. Rivers Elementary in honor of the school winning an award for heart health education from the American Heart Association.

Less than 900 schools worldwide have earned the honor from Apple.

Hundreds of students at Booker T. Washington High School who have excelled academically and displayed good behavior thus far this school year are getting a special surprise today: a visit from Nick Cannon and his crew!

APS Police Chief Ronald Applin is a guest on WABE's Morning Edition with Lisa Rayam.

WXIA/11Alive reporter Kaitlyn Ross highlights the successes at Cleveland Avenue Elementary.

WABE reporter Juma Sei features the more stringent personal device protocols at Midtown High School.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

K-8 Counseling Coordinator Jennifer Wilson talks about the district's anti-bullying efforts on Atlanta & Co.

11Alive story on the ESPN, Cricket MEAC/SWAC Kickoff Challenge senior seminar at Benjamin E. Mays High School.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

Coverage of the Peace & Prevention Summit, held at Frederick Douglass High School.

The district and the Fulton County DA’s Office partner on a community violence prevention summit.

The Porch Press editor Paul Bolster profiles Benteen Elementary School.

Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson is featured in the Georgia/Metro Atlanta CEO video series.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

Rough Draft Atlanta reporter Dyana Bagby's story on Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson's 100 Day Plan.

Saporta Report reporter Allision Joyner's Q&A with Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson.

Coverage of the swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Bryan Johnson.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

WANF story on on Benteen Elementary teachers being treated to a shopping spree, courtesy of Georgia's Own Credit Union.

WAGA/FOX5 story on Benteen Elementary teachers being treated to a shopping spree, courtesy of Georgia's Own Credit Union.

Dr. Bryan Johnson will be sworn in as superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools on Monday, August 5, at 10 a.m., in the Board Auditorium at the APS Center for Learning & Leadership.

Extensive coverage of the first day of the new school year by multiple media outlets.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

The Atlanta Board of Education today announces its intention to increase the 2024 property taxes it will levy this year by 4.22 percent over the rollback millage rate.

Students in grades 3-8 showed gains in ELA, Science, and Social Studies compared to 2022-2023

APS Police Chief Ronald Applin talks schools safety with WANF reporter Chelsea Beimfohr.

The district will host its 10th annual Back to School Bash, a flagship event celebrating a new school year and featuring free backpacks stuffed with school supplies, fun activities and giveaways, and resources and services (including school physicals) to meet the educational and healthcare needs of APS families.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

AJC story on Atlanta Board of Education's unanimous vote to approve Dr. Bryan Johnson as superintendent.

AJC story on Dr. Bryan Johnson's track record of success as superintendent of Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga.

A list of links to coverage of town hall meetings with community stakeholders, led by Dr. Johnson

A listing of links to coverage of the announcement of Dr. Johnson as the sole finalist for APS Superintendent

A group of adults will receive their high school equivalency today during a graduation ceremony for the district’s Adult Education Program

Dr. Johnson is the Board’s unanimous selection to oversee every facet of the school system beginning this fall; named the 2021 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year

Atlanta Board of Education Accepts APS Administration's Recommendation to Deny Tapestry Charter Petition

Atlanta Public Schools teachers and staff to receive pay increase

Thoughts and reflections from our valedictorians from Midtown HS, Douglass HS, Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy, Carver STEAM Academy, South Atlanta HS, and Atlanta International School are featured by the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

The District's proposed 11 percent pay raise for teachers is featured by WANF.

The District's proposed 11 percent pay raise for teachers is featured on 11Alive and WSB.

APS Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Battle is featured on In Depth with Atlanta’s Morning News.

WSB reporter Berndt Peterson profiles students in the Carver Early College Autism unit, who wrote and published a book.

Teacher of the Year Taylor Richardson was featured in Atlanta & Company's "Celebrating Our Teachers" segment.

Coverage of the annual Special Olympics event by FOX5, 11Alive, WSB, and CW69 News.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

Governor's Honors students included at the lead item in Saporta Report's Reporter's Notebook.

Social Work Coordinator Adelia Johnson and high school student Aaron Battle, Jr. were featured on the 11Alive midday show "Atlanta & Company," for a segment highlighting National Mental Health Awareness Month.

WSB reporter Berndt Peterson featured Sarah Smith Elementary third grader Chandler Brown, winner of the district's digital art contest to highlight National Mental Health Awareness Month.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week. Please use it as a guide as you develop your coverage plans.

Atlanta Prepares for College Football Playoff National Championship Return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium;
Leaders to Discuss Events and Community Impact Initiatives at Kickoff News Conference

Seventeen (17) Atlanta Public Schools (APS) students have been named Georgia Governor's Honors Program (GHP) Finalists, a coveted residential summer program for skilled, knowledgeable, and talented high school sophomores and juniors.

Atlanta Journal Constitution reporter Martha Dalton reported on entrepreneur, restauranteur Pinky Cole Hayes helping sponsor the Mays High School prom and Morris Brown College offering admission to eligible Mays High School students.

Cole Hayes will announce on Monday a donation to the school through her foundation, The Pinky Cole Foundation

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week. Please use it as a guide as you develop your coverage plans.

The Atlanta Board of Education approved a $180,000 contract for the Pathways to Teacher Credentialing Project at Monday night’s legislative meeting.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week. Please use it as a guide as you develop your coverage plans.

AJC reporter Martha Dalton spoke so several students at the district's Student Leadership Conference.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

WSB reporter Berndt Peterson featured the Vision to Learn event at Boyd Elementary School.

FOX5 and 11Alive covered the Brotherhood Summit at Mays High School.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

11Alive reporter Liza Lucas highlights the district's services for homeless students and their families

FOX5 reporter/anchor Alex Whittler features a sisterhood summit at Mays High School.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

The Lady Jaguars defeated APS rival Midtown in the GHSA Class 5A championship game, Thursday in Macon

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week. Please use it as a guide as you develop your coverage plans.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

This year’s event will feature presentations from district senior administrators and will be streamed live on YouTube.

FOX5 features Soul Food Cypher's visit to Sarah Smith Elementary School to launch National Random Acts of Kindness Week.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

11Alive reporter Brittany Kleinpeter features district Epidemiologist Juliana Prieto and our work to keep our students and employees healthy and present.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

AJC reporter Martha Dalton profiles the Literacy and Justice for All pilot program in eight district schools.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

WANF reporter Rebekka Shramm featured the initiative that provided all 385 students with shoes.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

Chalkbeat featured M.A. Jones Elementary's unique use of technology in the classroom.

WXIA-TV/11Alive reporter/anchor Joe Rigby featured the Adult Education Program.

WSB-TV reporter Berndt Peterson features the district's Adult Education Program.

WAGA/FOX5's Alex Whittler interviews Adult Education Coordinator Dr. Monique Brown.

The Board approved a $1,000 stipend for all eligible employees and swore in newly elected and re-elected Board members on Monday.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

WABE-FM story on the 2022-23 State of the District event, held at The Illumination Atlanta

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week. A Spanish version is included.

The APS Technology Competition is a competitive technology event for 3rd - 12th grade APS students, including charter, private, and home school students.

Coverage of the 2022-23 State of the District event, held at The Illumination Atlanta, by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, WXIA-TV (11Alive), CW69 News (Atlanta News Now), and Atlanta News First (WANF).

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

Maynard Jackson High School is featured in the AJC and on WANF and 11Alive as the District has added yet another layer of protection to its safety and security protocols with the installation of Evolv weapon detection systems in all middle and high schools.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week. Please use it as a guide as you develop your coverage plans.

Ms. Johnson will fill At-Large Seat 9 vacated by Georgia State Senator-Elect Jason Esteves

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week. Please use it as a guide as you develop your coverage plans.

AJC education blogger/columnist Maureen Downey sat in on a new AP African American Studies course at Maynard Jackson HS, one of just 60 high schools across the nation selected to pilot the class this school year for The College Board.

The news of this achievement comes on the heels of APS students earning the district’s highest graduation rate ever, 84 percent, for the class of 2022.

Grant funds will be used for Goalbook Toolkit, a program to help teachers
create individual education plans and chart student growth.

WSB-TV reporter Berndt Peterson visits the Booker T. Washington High School history mural.

Dr. Herring was a guest on WABE's "A Closer Look" with Rose Scott.

Dr. Herring is interviewed by Atlanta Morning News anchor Scott Slade.

WANF story on Say Yes to the Prom Dress event at Warner Brothers Discovery studio in Atlanta.

More than 90 projects created by nearly 200 students will be on display at the district’s annual Science & Engineering Fair.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

WSB-TV reporter Larry Spruill profiles the district's GREAT (Gang Resistance through Education And Training) program at Beecher Hills Elementary.

Washington High School students will take executives from Apple and Propel on a tour of the school’s innovation space/AgSTEM lab and urban garden.

Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring talks about the need for partnerships with local businesses and corporations in an op/ed on ajc.com.

The APS Special Olympics is one of the district’s longest-running initiatives, having launched with the inaugural event in 1981.

The P.A.C.E. (Parents Aiding Children Through Empowerment) Violence Prevention experience, exclusively for APS students, is an initiative that contributes to the district’s Whole Child Development focus.

Dr. Herring discusses the vital role the corporate community plays in helping the district and its students reach their goals.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occuring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

WSB-TV report the APS Archives, which shows the 150-year history of the district.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week. Please use it as a guide as you develop your coverage plans.

FOX5 featured the AP African American Studies course being piloted at Maynard Jackson High School.

ACJ editor/reporter Eric Stirgus covered a demonstration of our telehealth services, held at Bolton Academy.

WSB-TV story about our Telehealth initiative for students in all traditional APS schools, providing them with physical and mental/emotional health services virtually.

WSB-TV covered an event at Young Middle School for the seven students who were the first Black students to attend Southwest High School in 1964, honoring and thanking them for their courage.

WANF story on the new APS Police unit created to prevent students from joining gangs.

WSB feature on Captain Timya Robinson.

WSB story on the Pitchfest, a "Shark Tank" like event at Washington High School.

WBS story on the district's new unit designed to prevent students from joining gangs.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

WSB-TV reporter Courtney Francisco features the prom at Midtown High School.

WSB-TV reporter Berndt Peterson features King MS student Donald Smith.

Atlanta Journal Constitution features on the district's 150th anniversary and parade.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

Retired APS principal Dr. Paula Snowden is featured by 11Alive in a story about one of her former students who has become a successful author.

Phoenix Academy is featured in the Christian Science Monitor.

WAGA-TV reporter/anchor Alex Whittler features the Grow With Google summer program, which will allow students to virtually earn tech certificates that school leaders say will ensure they solidify higher salaries upon graduation.

District will host 11 graduation ceremonies at McCamish Pavilion on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology

Dr. Herring is featured in a Q&A by Education Week reporter Evie Blad.

Atlanta Community School Parks Initiative will transform schoolyards into quality play spaces and outdoor learning environments that support kids’ mental and physical health and academic achievement

Health Quest ATL hosts Mental Health Teen Summit at Booker T. Washington High School to raise awareness about the state of teen mental health during national Mental Health Awareness Month.

Ms. Werdelin served previously as Vice President of Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations at Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta Voice story on a visit to Benteen Elementary School by author J. Dillard to deliver 60 copies of his first book, "J.D. and the Great Barber Battle."

Event will showcase Atlanta Public Schools’ commitment to E-Sports, STEM as partnership with Elite Gaming will establish a pipeline of E-Sports participants

Captain Timya Robinson is featured by WANF

Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy's STEM program is featured on CW69's Atlanta NOW News

Fickett Elementary Principal Benita Grant advocates on behalf of her students and families living in substandard conditions

WSB features the Maynard Jackson High School theater company's effort to raise funds for a trip to Indiana

Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy will be the first stop of the Georgia tour, Wednesday

Atlanta Public Schools will honor its best and brightest students from the Class of 2023 at its annual Valedictorian, Salutatorian, STAR Student Luncheon.

Budget includes a Comprehensive Compensation Strategy worth more than $59 million; Regional Budget meetings to be held next week

WXIA/11Alive features the District's Summer Academic Recovery Academy

WAGA/FOX5 features the District's Summer ARA program, designed to help mitigate lost learning opportunities caused by the pandemic.

Changes include merger of Division of Schools and Division of Academics 

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

WSB-TV profiles Karen Gamez-Amador, who couldn't speak English in kindergarten but is now the 2023 valedictorian at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy

Axios Atlanta, WANF, and WSB-AM/FM feature APS in Back-to-School stories.

Students in grades 3-8 showed gains in ELA and Math compared to 2021-2022

FOX5 and WANF feature the District's safety and security upgrades.

11Alive features District hiring strategies, and first-year teacher Maya Mahone details why she chose APS

Chick-Fil-A Inc., Norfolk Southern Make Surprise Donations to District’s “Adopt-a-School” Initiative

WSB-TV reporter Tom Jones featured APS Police Officers in his story about the Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) program

Event is the largest back-to-school celebration in the state of Georgia.

The District purchased 25 Lion Zero-Emission buses with funding from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program.

Dr. Tauheedah Baker-Jones, Chief Equity and Social Justice Officer for Atlanta Public Schools, has been selected as the Council of Great City Schools’ first-ever Championing Equity Urban School District Leader Award.

Atlanta Public Schools Police Chief Ronald Applin was one of 20 top law enforcement executives who participated in a public safety leadership training with Israel Police through the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) program.

All HipHop profiles Iovine's visit and announcement at Douglass High School

WXIA-TV/11Alive profiles Jimmy Iovine's visit and announcement at Douglass High School

WANF-TV profile's Jimmy Iovine's visit and announcement at Frederick Douglass High School

Atlanta Civic Circle story on programs and services the district has for homeless students and families

The Iovine and Young Education Group to Expand the Iovine and Young Center to Frederick Douglass High School in an effort to train the Next Generation of Global Innovation Leaders

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

Young Middle School Teacher of the Year Tierra Allen was featured on 11Alive's Atlanta & Company midday show

Garden Hills Elementary is featured in this back-to-school report on WANF.

Virginia Highland Elementary is featured in a story about the first day of the 2023-24 school year.

WSB-TV, WAGA-TV/FOX5, and Yahoo News featured Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Battle's visit to Barack and Michelle Obama Academy and her announcement that all 170 full-time custodians in the district received $1,000 bonuses.

WANF-TV, WAGA-TV, Yahoo News and The Atlanta Vibe all featured the partnership between Shoes That Fit, Nordstrom, and Nike that provided news shoes for students at Usher-Collier Elementary.

Atlanta Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Battle will announce a one-time bonus of $1,000 for all 170 full-time custodians in the district, Friday at Barack and Michelle Obama Academy.

All 375 students at Usher-Collier Elementary School will receive brand-new, well-fitting Nike sneakers on Thursday thanks to Shoes that Fit and partner Nordstroms. 

Yahoo News story on the Alumni Pop-Ups initiative, honoring more than 700 alumni in 67 schools.

WSB-TV features the Alumni Pop-Ups happening in 67 schools, honoring more than 700 graduates who are now district employees.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

11Alive featured a ribbon cutting for a news outdoor learning space at Deerwood Academy, courtesy of Out Teach, Atlanta United and Royal Foods.

Yahoo News featured a surprise announcement at Usher-Collier Elementary where every student received a ticket to Disney On Ice for spending more than 67,000 minutes, collectively, reading during the month of August.

FOX5 featured a surprise announcement at Usher-Collier Elementary where every student received a ticket to Disney On Ice for spending more than 67,000 minutes, collectively, reading during the month of August.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

APS Police Chief Ronald Applin is featured in WSB-TV's special report on school safety.

WSB-TV story on free CPR training kits donated to our high schools by the American Heart Association and Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield.

The 30-day warning period for the APS/City of Atlanta School Zone Speed Safety Camera Program ends on Sunday, tickets will be issued to violators starting Monday.

WAGA-TV/FOX featured the donation of CPR Kits to the district by the American Heart Association and Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Students will perform demonstrations with the kits donated by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and the American Heart Association, with the goal of creating a new generation of lifesavers 

WANF-TV reporter Doug Reardon reported on Dr. Battle's visit to Hollis Innovation Academy and participated in the media roundtable

11Alive reporter Brittany Kleinpeter toured Hollis Innovation Academy with Dr. Battle and participated in the media roundtable

Dr. Battle spent 19 years in APS as a Principal and Associate Superintendent prior to taking over as interim superintendent on September 1

The Atlanta Voice features the partnership between Phoenix Academy and Purposity

FOX5 features the Minecraft Challenge partnership between APS, the City of Atlanta, and Minecraft

Atlanta News First features the Minecraft Challenge partnership between APS, the City of Atlanta, and Minecraft

11Alive features the Minecraft Challenge partnership between APS, the City of Atlanta, and Minecraft

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

Dr. Battle assumed the role of Interim Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools on Friday.

APS and city officials to host a joint press conference to launch the Level Up Atlanta: Minecraft Student Build Challenge, Tuesday

Rough Draft Atlanta profiles the upcoming Iovine and Young Center for Innovation at Douglass High School

Stations in Birmingham, Knoxville, Biloxi, and Nebraska featured the No Place for Hate Day assembly at Mays High School.

FOX5 profiles the No Place for Hate Day assembly at Mays High School.

WANF reporter Rebekka Schramm profiles the No Place for Hate Day event at Mays High School.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Martha Dalton sits down with Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Battle.

The APS Class of 2023 reports the highest percentage of on-time graduates to date as the district graduation rate increases by 2.6 percentage points from last year. The district graduation rate also surpasses the State’s graduation rate for the first time by 2.2 percentage points.

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

Freelance writer H.M. Cauley features the Leading Men Fellowship program at Benteen Elementary School for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Atlanta College and Career Academy is featured by WANF-TV in a story about an effort to increase the state's workforce

WSB-TV features a visit by State Superintendent Richard Woods to F.L. Stanton, one of 14 APS Schools selected to be Literacy Leader schools

F.L. Stanton Elementary School will host State School Superintendent Richard Woods TODAY in a ceremony to honor five of 14 Atlanta Public Schools recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as 2022-2023 Literacy Leader Schools.

WABE reporter Juma Sei reports on the announcement by APS Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Battle of $1,000 bonuses for custodians in the district

A list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

WSB features Barack and Michelle Obama Academy custodian Darlene Murrah, one of 170 custodians who received a $1,000 bonus

Yahoo News features the announcement by APS Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Battle of $1,000 bonuses for custodians in the district

The 50 teachers recently completed a Ed Farm Teacher Fellows Program to become Apple Certified

2022-23 District School Psychologist of the Year Jaceta Fevrier is featured in this report by FOX5.

The district Teacher of the Year and other outstanding educators were honored at the 2023-2024 APyeS Awards Gala

2022-23 District School Psychologist of the Year Jaceta Fevrier is featured in this report by 11Alive's Liza Lucas

WXIA reporter Joe Ripley's report on more than a dozen middle school football players attended the UGA-Ole Miss game, with help from iDareU and The Christian Coleman Foundation

WSB-TV reporter Berndt Peterson's story on more than a dozen middle school football players attended the UGA-Ole Miss game, with help from iDareU and The Christian Coleman Foundation

The district collaborated with Purpose Built Schools Atlanta to create the annual event.

The APS basketball media day event will feature coaches and players from all 14 schools with varsity programs, girls and boys.

11Alive, Atlanta News First, and WSB-TV covered our social workers preparing gift packages for homeless students.

11Alive reporter Liza Lucas' story on the event where around 300 Cascade Elementary students participated in the special holiday shopping.

Soles4Souls provided shoes for approximately 250 students who are currently experiencing homelessness.

The donation will help Boyd students continue the upward trajectory of the school’s reading scores

Two students will receive acceptances to Georgia Tech while the entire senior class will be accepted to Morris Brown College

FOX5 reporter/anchor Alex Whittler features Hollis Innovation Academy students receiving shoes from non-profit Shoes That Fit and the Atlanta Falcons

Students helped create the mural to highlight the importance of staying connected