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Faith Engagement Initiative Connects Schools with Local Faith Leaders
Faith-based institutions are part of the fabric of every community. We recognize the challenges faced by our students, families, and communities can be wide and deep, and so we purposefully partner with the faith leaders who support our students, families and neighborhoods.
The STEAM Academy at Carver High School Introduces P-TECH Education Model
The STEAM Academy will focus on helping students earn their associate degree in cybersecurity, a fast-growing profession with more than 13,000 job openings in the Atlanta area.
Carver STEAM Academy Earns Largest Improvement in Graduation Rate Among All APS High Schools
Carver STEAM Academy (Carver STEAM) is proud to announce that among the 17 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) with graduating classes, Carver STEAM earned the largest improvement in graduation rate compared to 2020.
Purpose Built Schools of Atlanta provides resources for families facing eviction
The Center for Disease Control’s moratorium, which prevented evictions for tenants who cannot pay rent due to the impact of COVID-19, is no longer being enforced due to recent actions by the U.S. Supreme Court. This means tenants can now be evicted by their landlord if they cannot pay rent, regardless of the impact by COVID-19. Purpose Built Schools provides resources for families who may be facing eviction under the current circumstances.
Student-led farms continue to nourish, empower south Atlanta community
To help ensure no student arrives to school hungry, Purpose Built Schools partners with several organizations to increase food security in south Atlanta. We caught up with Javan Wyche, School Engagement Manager at Carver STEAM, to see how the THES Farm impacts the community.
Academic Recovery Plan: How We’re Closing the Learning Gap Following the Pandemic
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The 2020-21 school year faced unprecedented challenges. Our students, like students across the state and nation, inevitably experienced a learning gap due to the pandemic and school closures. For our students, the shuttering of schools has resulted in a slow-moving tragedy, both from an academic standpoint and from a social-emotional health perspective.
COVID-19 Safety Plan: Frequently Asked Questions
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta has prepared FAQs to address the most common questions parents have about the impact of COVID-19 on their children.
Our COVID-19 Safety and Prevention Plan
We strongly believe that it is safe to return to full in-person learning. Research continues to show low transmission in schools, especially with preventative measures in place. Check out our COVID-19 Safety and Prevention Plan.
PBL Flourishes at Purpose Built Schools, Even Virtually
Project-based learning (PBL) has always been a mainstay of Purpose Built Schools. But during a pandemic, the practice of PBL became more important than ever.
Dr. Nikkita Warfield joins Purpose Built Schools as new Chief Academic Officer
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is pleased to announce that Dr. Nikkita Warfield has accepted the position of Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Warfield recently completed her 22nd year as an educator, having served in both the Dekalb County School System and Newton County School System. The announcement follows a competitive search process, which included excellent candidates … Continue Reading →
