APS Equity + Social Justice
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The Atlanta Public Schools Office of Equity + Social Justice is committed to ensuring EVERY APS student thrives — not by accident, but by design.
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🌎❤️Happy #EarthDay , ATL Public Schools community! The world celebrates Earth Day on April 22, a special day dedicated for all of us to do our part to create a healthier environment by protecting our planet and its resources. blogs.cdc.gov/yourhealthyour… #ProtectOurPlanet #EarthDay 2024
#EarthDay is TODAY! Let's consider our actions & make a difference by planting trees, picking up litter, conserving energy, or recycling. Every small action counts, not just today but every day. Together, we can protect our only home, Earth! 🌎❤️ #AtlantaPublicSchools Dr. Danielle S. Battle
🥳🎊It's #DiversityMonth ! In April, we celebrate the differences that help us learn, grow, & understand each other better. By embracing diversity, we can create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed & valued. Visit: nationaltoday.com/celebrate-dive…… #EmbracingDifferences
🎉April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, a time dedicated to recognizing & celebrating the rich linguistic diversity that #bilingual and #multilinguallearners bring to our communities, schools & workplaces. tinyAPS.com/?NationalBilin… ncela.ed.gov
📊✨ Exciting news! Check out the latest update on APS' districtwide equity survey. The results are in, and it's clear: APS is on the path to becoming more equitable and inclusive! #EquityInAPS #InclusionMatters bit.ly/3J734qa
🕌Wishing our ATL Public Schools Muslim scholars & those around the world a happy #EidAlFitr ! Known as the festival of the breaking of the fast, today marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, when many Muslims fast. Eid al-Fitr features 3 days of celebrations. #Eidmubarak2024
🇦🇪🪷April is #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth , a time in our nation where we recognize the hard work, resilience, diversity, compassion, & generosity of Arab Americans. We honor & celebrate the Arab community’s rich heritage & numerous contributions to society. tinyAPS.com/?ArabAmericanM…
💪We had a blast participating in the inaugural Next Man Up Conference hosted by Office of Family Engagement! The event was designed to empower our fathers and father figures for the success of their children, their communities, & themselves. #FlashbackFriday #MaleEngagementNetwork ATL Public Schools
As #WomensHistoryMonth comes to a close, we salute Candace Stanciel, Chief Equity Officer w/ City of Atlanta, GA! She's responsible for ensuring that equity, social justice, diversity, & inclusion are @ the core of an integrated strategy across all city departments. #InspireInclusion
Get ready, APS Family! Spring Break is just around the corner. Make sure to mark your calendars! 🌸 #SpringBreak #AtlantaPublicSchools
🚏🚌Did you know that #ClaudetteColvin is an American pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement? Nine months before #RosaParks , Colvin was arrested at age 15 in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white woman on a crowded, segregated bus. #WomensHistoryMonth
As a Mexican artist, Yehimi Cambrón Álvarez's work mainly centers around the experiences of undocumented Americans. Her 'Hands Across a Community' mural is installed in all 5 Midtown elem. schools as part of the
ATL Public Schools #NoPlaceForHate initiative. #InspireInclusion #WomensHistoryMonth
👩🏽👱🏻♀️👩🏼🦰👩🏾👩March is #WomensHistoryMonth and what better way to honor women than by creating a world where all girls see unlimited possibilities! 🎬 Check out the video 👇to learn more about the #Barbie #CloseTheDreamGap Barbie MATTEL #InspireInclusion youtu.be/FZ8Sgkq74XA?si…
Since founding @Spanx in 2000, @SaraBlakely has turned the billion-dollar company into a brand that empowers women through education and entrepreneurial training. In 2012, she became the youngest self-made female billionaire in the world. #WomensHistoryMonth #InspireInclusion
In the 1960s, #DorothyLeeBolden organized over 10,000 workers through the National Domestic Workers Union in Atlanta and fought for better working conditions at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. She became an influential political leader in the 1970s. #WomensHistoryMonth
🗳️☑️We proudly celebrate LaTosha Brown, who has dedicated her career to social justice and creating better opportunities for African Americans. She co-founded the voting group Black Voters Matter Fund to advocate, organize & raise AA voices for visibility & change. #WomensHistoryMonth