More than 150 Parents, Stakeholders Attend Douglass High Meeting on Merger and Closure Options

Initial proposal from Atlanta Public Schools shows possible closure or merging of seven southwest Atlanta elementary schools.

Over 150 parents and community stakeholders attended a demographic study community meeting hosted by Atlanta Public Schools at Douglass High School last night to provide input and feedback on possible solutions to current changes in student enrollment. Independent demographers presented multiple scenarios for consideration including the possible closing or mergers of Adamsville, Beecher Hills, Capitol View, Fain, Kimberly, F.L. Stanton and Miles Elementary Schools.   Fifteen maps lined the stage outlining four possible scenarios for capacity changes in the school district. Following a detailed overview by independent demographers, the audience came onto the stage, reviewed the maps and asked questions. Demographers stated that the …

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Keeping Up While Laying Back: Keeping Kids Learning During the Summer

Practical websites that will keep your child at the head of the class, even when school is out.

As I found myself running down the hallway, my hand open and swatting in a fit of rage last night, I realized that it was almost time for summer break. No need to call social services, there wasn't a child in my sights, (yes, that is what some of you adults-still-recovering-from-childhood-spankings were thinking), it was a mosquito that was causing me so much aggravation.  In the south, just as the red leaves ring in fall and yellow pollen signals the beginning of spring, pesky flying and stinging creatures tell us that summer is approaching.  With summer comes other little beings, not quite as pesky, that will also buzz and flutter around the house, in search of a restful place to land...children home on summer vacation. While summer …

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Leslye "JOY" Allen

2:01 pm on Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Great article! Ms. Garnes I also want to make you aware of another great children's program--it's not a website, but it is relatively new to the Atlanta area: It's called The Atlanta Music Project. Visit: http://atlantamusicproject.org to learn more about it. It will be worth your time--promise!!   more ›