Congratulations, Grad Nation APS Class of 2018

Congratulations 2018 Grads! It’s late on Friday at the Georgia World Congress Center, and all of the Atlanta Public Schools’ Classes of 2018 — cheered on by happy, teary-eyed parents, caregivers and other family members, as well as teachers, principals and friends — have left the building to start the next chapter in their lives.…

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Putting Students and Schools First:

Proposed Budget for the 2018-19 School Year This time of year brings with it one of the best things about being superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, as well as one of the job’s most difficult tasks. Right now, the air is filled with excitement and anticipation as graduation ceremonies and summer break are just a…

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Let’s Celebrate Our Teachers!

During National Teacher Appreciation Week This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate our dynamic teachers from across the district!  I really cannot say enough about the importance of our teachers who serve on the front line in our classrooms every school day, educating and preparing our children for a bright…

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