Eighth graders from the Teen Center recently evacuated a Southwest Airlines airplane by sliding down the emergency slides. But don’t worry—there was no actual emergency. It was all part of the students’ visit to Southwest’s Atlanta training facility in April. The students also had the opportunity to experience one of the airline’s flight training simulators. […]
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GA DOE’s New Accountability System Reaffirms A Need for Academic Interventions in South Fulton
Two very important reports were released this week. First, the GA Department of Education released their new school accountability system, College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), that measures schools and school districts on an easy-to-understand 100 point scale. The CCRPI is the new accountability system that replaces the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Adequate […]
DAY 24 of 24 DAYS OF PREPARING TO STAND OUT AGAINST POVERTY!
Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Assistant General Manager, Sacramento Kings, 36 – Philanthropy, Role Model, Legacy – As a poverty-stricken youth who grew up in Atlanta, I am committed to leaving a legacy of philanthropy. Future Foundation is my small contribution to fighting poverty in our community. My vision is to enhance and expand Future Foundation so more […]
Reef House Staff Stand OUT! Day 23 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Jaleesa McCutcheon, Program Aide (top left) – Passion, Strength, Maximize – I’m going to prepare to stand out by fighting for youth to be treated equally. Javana Monson-Hodges, Program Manager – Reef House (bottom left) – Dedication, Sacrifice, Suffrage – I will continue to be stern in my approach with parents and let them know […]
Day 22 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Otha William, Program Specialist – College 4 Careers, 25 – Passion, Care, Guidance – I prepare to stand out by donating shirts and pants to help youth and families in these times of need. There are so many families in our community that do not have the basic needs to withstand poverty but I believe […]
Day 21 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Eddrena Clark, Program Manager – RealTalk ATL, 53 – Hope, Change Agent, Commitment – I am preparing to stand out by “motivating” those I encounter to strive to do their best always and to remind individuals that they “always” have OPTIONS to the vicissitudes of life. How will you prepare to stand out?