The Teddy Bear Hospital Visits Furry Patients at Toomer Elementary

Students at Toomer Elementary brought their favorite stuffed bears for a check-up at The Teddy Bear Hospital.

Carver School of the Arts and Carver Early College Named as AP Honor Schools

These were two of only three local APS schools given this prestigious honor

Parkside Elementary Wins APS Math Competition

The competition was held at Bolton Academy on Feb. 13.

Mary Lin Student "Bee"-autifully Takes 1st Place in APS Spelling Contest

On Feb. 7, the Atlanta Public Schools District Spelling Bee was hosted at Gideons Elementary School.

D.H. Stanton is First APS School to Implement 'Leader in Me' Initiative

D.H. Stanton students show that they, too, can be leaders in their education pursuits.

The APS Student Spotlight: This Week from Toomer Elementary

East Atlanta Patch recognizes the accomplishments of one talented Toomer student this week.

Intown Academy Holds Second Annual Winter Breakfast Event

School pays tribute to Black History Month.

State of the Grady Cluster: Lots Done, Lots Left to do

Atlanta Public Schools' administrators and principals gave an overview and answered questions Thursday night at Grady High School concerning where local schools stand regarding a variety of education-related issues.

Parents urged to attend Thursday's Grady State-of-the-Cluster meeting

Atlanta Public Schools’ Superintendent Erroll B. Davis is expected to attend and discuss middle school capacity issues.

Coan Middle Orchestra to Show Off Skills at Annual Fine Arts Festival

Coan’s String Orchestra Concert will be February 21.

Matt Westmoreland: From APS Teacher to School Board Candidate

History teacher at Carver Early College and product of an APS education, Westmoreland says instilling success across all schools and having students meet or exceed expectations is not impossible.

Basketball Playoffs at Price Middle School to Continue Under Heavier Security

After last week's school shooting, Price Middle School displays its stronger security measures.

Stressing Colleges, Careers and a Future

Coan Middle School focuses on building the foundations for the future.

Price Middle School Shooting: Metal Detectors Weren't Working

Atlanta Public Schools investigation shows they were inoperable.

Muhammad to Seek Re-Eelection to APS School Board

If re-elected, she says that will be her last term on the school board.

Southeast Atlanta Students Compete in Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl

The next round of the competition will be Saturday, Feb. 2 at Clayton State College.

Atlanta Music Project Launches AMPlify at Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood

After-school choir program will serve 50 children.

APS Hosting Special Needs Forum for Parents

APS Assistant Superintendent for Student Services John O’Connor will give attendees an update on the special needs audit.

Grady Students Produce Six One-Act Plays

School alumna helps shepherd playwriting workshop.

Parents Group to Host Education Legislative Reception at APS

Your opportunity to speak about education concerns with state and locally elected officials.

APS to Appeal Charter School Ruling

District wants Georgia Supreme Court to overturn Fulton County judge's order that it give 10 charters $2.8 million.

DeKalb County Commission Approves Frazer Center Zoning Plan

School can begin property improvements.

State of Jackson Cluster Schools Meeting Scheduled for Jan. 24

Come hear principals give updates on what's going at the local schools in the Jackson cluster.

Clara Taylor Named Permanent Principal at D.H. Stanton Elementary

School institutes rewards program, creates uniform bank and other measures.

Wanted: Old Mailboxes Needed for Classroom Project

Special needs school working on communications project with students.

Ivy Preparatory Academy Opens Lottery Application Process for 2013-2014 Academic School Year

Dekalb County residents are eligible to submit an application for the Ivy Preparatory Academy for Girls-Kirkwood Campus and the Ivy Preparatory Young Men’s Leadership Academy-Kirkwood Campus

Children’s Garden Preschool Hosts Open House Saturday

Meet teachers and school administrators and learn about curriculum.

Grant Park Mom Running for APS School Board District 1 Seat

Leslie Grant, member of the Jackson High Local School Council and Southeast Atlanta schools advocate, announces candidacy.

Investing in Our Schools

Grant Park Neighborhood Association makes gesture of support to local public schools.

Drew Charter Breaks Ground on High School

Gov. Nathan Deal says charter school is great example and model for other schools to emulate.

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter Teacher to Receive $1K Grant

Darnell Fine recognized for his approach to teaching kids of diverse backgrounds.

Burgess-Peterson Teachers Seek Funding for Classroom Projects

Maynard Jackson High's Academy of Engineering gets $5,000 grant from AT&T.

APS Seeks Input on School Safety, Culture

Four Community Listening Sessions scheduled between Jan. 8 and 16.

Mary Lin Elementary Takes a Stand Against Drug Abuse

School donned red ribbons recently as part of Red Ribbons Week.

The Jackson High School Marching Jags' Creed

Cecil Houston: A legacy remembered.

'He Made Me Proud to be Part of the Marching Jags Family'

Cecil Houston: A legacy remembered.

Rest in Peace: Cecil Houston

Band leader at Jackson High School passed away this week.

Jackson High School Meets with International Baccalaureate Representatives

One of several phases in the authorization process.

Whatever Happened to D.H. Stanton's Littlest Booster?

Damian Roland was one of the most memorable opponents of the closure of D.H. Stanton Elementary School in Peoplestown.

Judge Rules in Favor of Charter Schools in Pension Lawsuit

Atlanta Public Schools must give charter schools $2.8 million in funding they were due to receive this year.