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Slater Co-op Provides Unique Alternative to Traditional Food-Centered Programs
Thanks to the Urban Recipe Food Co-op at Slater Elementary School, more families have access to nourishing ingredients and food staples to feed their families. Facilitated by Dr. Tonya Williams-Saunders, School Engagement Manager at Slater Elementary, the co-op serves low-income families and provides a unique alternative to many traditional food-centered programs. “We have a dynamic … 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.
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 →
Georgia Department of Education recognizes Slater Elementary as Literacy Leader
“I am a bold future leader, a confident reader, and a limitless believer.” Everyone at Slater Elementary begins their day saying these powerful words. The Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) recently recognized Slater among 155 Georgia schools who have exceptional achievement or growth in third-grade reading as 2022-2023 Literacy Leaders. Slater is among 84 schools … Continue Reading →
Slater Reads Promotes Love of Reading Culture for Scholars
Reading is fundamental to learning, and Slater Elementary is getting creative to cultivate a love of reading for scholars. The school underwent a shift in building leadership during the 2022-23 school year and established aggressive goals to improve schoolwide literacy. To achieve these goals the following initiatives took place: A cohort of teachers, paraprofessionals, coaches, … Continue Reading →
New Slater murals promote math, reading and curiosity
Thanks to the enormous talent and passion of Atlanta artist and activist Christina Ward, Slater Elementary School students will now enjoy beautiful new murals along their school hallways. The gorgeous mural features Slater Tigers (both students and mascots!) interacting with different school subjects, including math, literacy, science, botany, agriculture and more. The murals use bright … Continue Reading →
CARVER STEAM ACADEMY
Carver STEAM’s coursework is intellectually rigorous and engaging for all of our students, offering AP classes and an engaging STEAM curriculum. Watch what we do:
Enriching scholars’ experience at Purpose Built Schools Atlanta
The urban agriculture program at Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is educating the next generation of farm entrepreneurs. It may not be the first area of study that comes to mind when thinking about Slater Elementary, Price Middle and Carver STEAM Academy. Yet, agriculture is one of dozens of enrichment programs offered across this network of … Continue Reading →
Letter from APS About Students Affected by Forest Cove Delays
Atlanta Public Schools (APS), Purpose Built Schools (PBSA), and our community partners are making sure every student affected by Forest Cove delays has a seat and the appropriate resources for a successful start to the school year on August 1.
