“AVLF and Purpose Built Schools helped me a lot,” says Ms. Pearson. “I really do appreciate how strangers went out of their way to help a single mother like me. Their hearts are genuine and pure.” Continue Reading →
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Why We Choose Purpose
From Carver to Price, Slater to Thomasville Heights, our team of educators have a passion for turning around schools, impacting families and our community, and deliberately changing the trajectory of students. But with this work comes challenges. Life inside a turnaround school is incredibly meaningful, but there are daily obstacles that each of our teachers… Continue Reading →
The Price Green Squad Takes Action To Help The Environment
The Price Middle School Green Squad helps students see themselves as change agents. Every Friday morning, the group meets to learn lessons about the environment and what is happening around the world. “The Green Squad is a great example of why Purpose Built Schools invests in enriching programs beyond the classroom,” says Luqman Abdur-Rahman, principal… Continue Reading →
Carver Students Participate in Internship and Mentoring Programs
Xavier Morgan, a senior at Carver STEAM Academy, knew that he wanted to make the most out of his time in high school. He decided to take advantage of Purpose Built Schools’ Internship Program to prepare himself for the future. He signed up for the program and indicated his interest in learning about city politics.… Continue Reading →
Purpose Built Schools: 2018 in Review
Watch our 2018 in Review video to learn about our approach and successes so far. Continue Reading →
From the Cafeteria to the National Championship: The Price Wildcat Chess Story
Ms. Marian Edmonds, a teacher at Price Middle School, was on cafeteria duty in the fall of 2017 when she pulled out a chess board. The kids seemed interested, so she taught a few to play. A few turned into more, and the Price chess team was formed. Continue Reading →
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Lost In The Shuffle: Student Turnover In The Era Of Grading Schools (Part I)
WABE MARTHA DALTON MAY 29, 2018 Purpose Built Schools and the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer Foundation (AVLF) aids in the reduction of high student mobility associated with housing challenges in one of the poorest neighborhoods in the city. Continue Reading →
Get in on the STEAM Difference
Carver STEAM is using a holistic approach to change the culture and provide a supportive, innovative program with a goal of making Carver STEAM the TOP performing high school in the Atlanta Public School system. Continue Reading →
A Dramatic Turnaround: Legal Assistance Helps Families and Improves Test Scores
A promising new program for low-income students and their families at Atlanta’s Thomasville Heights elementary school has cut the student turnover rate by nearly half. Continue Reading →
