02.27 APS In The News -- Students: African American Studies Class Opens Eyes to Rich History

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.

02.17 11 Atlanta Public Schools Named 2023 Georgia AP Honor Schools

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.

02.17 Peach Bowl, Inc. and the College Football Playoff Foundation Partner to Fund Program for Atlanta Public Schools Special Education Teachers

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

02.16 APS In The News - Washington High School History Mural Featured on WSB-TV

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

02.16 Statement on the Passing of Thomas W. "Tommy" Dortch Jr. from Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring

02.15 APS In The News - APS Superintendent on Building Business Partnerships Using Data to Better Understand Student Performance

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

02.07 APS In The News - Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring on WSB-AM/FM

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

02.06 APS In The News - Douglass High School Students Receive Promwear from TLC Show

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

02.02 APS Students Compete in Annual Science & Engineering Fair, Today

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