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The Best of 2011
What a year 2011 has been! It began clouded by uncertainty. Would the APS School Board work through challenges to retain accreditation? Who would lead the district as the new superintendent? Would metro-Atlanta stakeholders trust again in the district’s ability … Continue reading
Ten Surprise Parties in One Day!
That’s right, today we awarded 10 deserving educators from nine schools across the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) system with $7,500 grants that will help fund innovative classroom and school-wide projects. The surprise announcements were met with jaw-dropping looks, screams, tears … Continue reading
Some Good News for APS!
On Tuesday, the Atlanta Families’ for Excellence in Education’s partners and staff were pleased to learn that the Southern Associations of Colleges and Schools (SACS), one of the nation’s top accrediting agencies, took the Atlanta Public School system (APS) off … Continue reading
PAST WINNER SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Miller-Ashley
As we prepare to announce the 2011 AFAEE award winners, we wanted to spotlight a past winner to showcase the passion our winners have for classroom innovation. Dr. Cassandra Miller-Ashley has been the principal of John Hope – Charles Walter … Continue reading
Atlanta’s Next Top Educators
This fall, the Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE) is pleased to select its sixth cohort of outstanding educators in Atlanta Public Schools (APS). Among the 3,000+ teachers and school leaders within APS, there are so many worthy … Continue reading