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Carver STEAM Class of 2024 Earns More than $11.9 Million in Scholarships
The Class of 2024 at Carver STEAM Academy collectively earned more than $11.9 million in scholarships to pursue their post-secondary dreams. This marks a school record for Carver STEAM. Purpose Built Schools Atlanta recently hosted a Scholarship Gala to celebrate the graduating Class of 2024 and this incredible accomplishment. “The Class of 2024 is full … Continue Reading →
New Aerospace Program Helps Carver STEAM Academy Scholars Take Dreams to New Heights
As a child, Adam Stanley had a neighbor who worked for Delta in TechOps as a mechanic. He invited Stanley to an event at Hartsfield-Jackson to walk through the brand-new 777 aircraft. That, Stanley says, is where his passion for aviation took flight. That passion has been further fueled by the opportunity to build and … Continue Reading →
Niomi Henry Named Principal at Carver STEAM Academy
After an intensive search, Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is thrilled to announce that Niomi Henry has been named principal at Carver STEAM Academy beginning the 2024-25 school year. Ms. Henry brings more than two decades of extensive educational and leadership experience, including as a vice principal, school effectiveness specialist, instructional coach, and teacher. Previously, she … Continue Reading →
Purpose Built Schools Invests in STEM Cohort; 12 Teachers in Inaugural Group
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta recently partnered with Metro RESA to support 12 selected instructional staff members for the first PBSA STEM Cohort, a unique group of educators, across various disciplines and grade levels.
All Purpose Built Schools officially removed from GA DOE’s list of schools in need of Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) for the first time in PBSA history
Slater Elementary School and Price Middle School were removed from the list this year; Carver STEAM exited the list in December 2022 and remains off. Improved academic performance was among the criteria that led to this achievement.
What is Wraparound Care? COR’s Dedication to PBSA Schools
Condoleezza Rice said, “If I can look at your zip code and I can tell whether you’re going to get a good education, we’ve got a real problem.” This sentiment is central to everything we believe at COR. Since 2019, Purpose Built Schools Atlanta (PBSA) has partnered with COR, a community-based non-profit providing wraparound care … Continue Reading →
AT&T Provides 250 Laptops and $25,000 Donation to COR Inc to Help Close the Digital Divide
AT&T recently donated 250 refurbished laptops to Atlanta students and families as part of the company’s nationwide commitment to help bridge the digital divide. The laptops, funded by an AT&T donation to Compudopt, will be given to Atlanta residents in need. AT&T is working with Compudopt to provide students and families with COR Inc. with … Continue Reading →
Beyond the Classroom: Carver STEAM Scholars Sojourn to Jekyll Island
A unique project based learning experience recently took approximately a dozen 10th graders from the halls of Carver STEAM Academy to the salt marshes of Jekyll Island. The scholars enjoyed an overnight trip in late October where they experienced an introduction to marine ecology, as well as formed deeper connections with teachers and peers. The … Continue Reading →
Purpose Built Schools Nutrition Program Has Students Lining Up for Healthy School Food
“Bad food is cheap and cheap food is bad.” That is the mantra of Carolyn Pusey-Wade, Director of Nutrition, Purpose Built Schools Atlanta, more affectionately known as Chef Nana. Since she started in SY 2022-23, the number of students who participate in school breakfast and lunch has increased significantly, particularly among high schoolers, where the … Continue Reading →
Carver STEAM’s Aviation Program Takes Flight
The Aviation Program at Carver STEAM Academy, in partnership with Tango Flight, Airbus, and Delta Airlines, encourages students to learn social and technical skills required to work in the aviation industry while building a Vans RV-12is airplane. Delta Air Lines flew 25 Carver STEAM students on May 16, 2023 to Mobile, AL, for a field … Continue Reading →
