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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 →
How My School Turned Tragedy Into an Opportunity for Student and Family Engagement
Imagine not only waking up to a pandemic, forced into an isolated space without the physical and emotional support you need for learning, but also discovering that the place you call home has been deemed unlivable. This was the reality for many of the students and their families at Luther J. Price Middle School (Price) … 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 →
Horizons Atlanta provides summer learning and enrichment opportunities for hundreds of Purpose Built Schools scholars
The six-week, free, in-person sessions took place in June and July at Price Middle School. Each day, students experience small-group reading and math instruction that is differentiated to their individual needs. Additionally, scholars participate in organized play that develops and strengthens social skills, teaches cooperation, and boosts creativity. Scholars chose two daily enrichment and STEAM … Continue Reading →
AileyCamp partnership uses dance to stretch minds, bodies, and spirits of Purpose Built Schools Atlanta students
AileyCamp focuses on developing self-esteem, creative expression, and critical thinking skills while engaging in a variety of dance techniques, including ballet, Horton-based modern, jazz, and West African dance. AileyCamp, the nationally acclaimed summer program that uses dance as a means to stretch the minds, bodies, and spirits of middle-school students, launched in Atlanta June 5 … 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 →
Carver STEAM Seniors Secure $8.3 Million in College Scholarships
The Class of 2023 at Carver STEAM Academy has brought in more than $8.3 million in scholarships to pursue their post-secondary dreams. This marks a school record for Carver STEAM. We recently hosted a Scholarship Gala to celebrate the graduating Class of 2023 and this incredible accomplishment. We are so proud of our graduating seniors!
A parting word from Greg Giornelli, former CEO of Purpose Built Schools Atlanta
Working at Purpose Built Schools Atlanta (PBSA) has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life. I have been lucky enough to be involved in many big projects in Atlanta over 30 years, but I’ve never been involved in something more important than this work. The PBSA team has an inspiring and … Continue Reading →
