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mdjonline.com/cobblife/25-be… Truly #humbled, #honored & #thankful for my students and colleagues. #everystudenteveryday #bethechange @mdjonline #everyleadereveryday #CobbLifeList #bucketlist #lifetimethrill My #mom would be proud, I like to think. @djmonroe @LillyGates09
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Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Assistant Principal of the Year, Dwight Hutson! 🍎
Today, we proudly celebrate Dwight Hutson of Bolton Academy for this well-deserved recognition! Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to student success reflect the very best of Atlanta Public Schools.
Being an outstanding assistant principal means showing up every day with purpose, supporting teachers, encouraging students, and helping create a school community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Your impact reaches beyond the day-to-day responsibilities, leaving a lasting impression on the lives you touch and the educators and students you inspire.
Thank you for leading with heart, putting students first, and helping make a difference across APS. We are proud to celebrate your accomplishments and honor the meaningful work you do every day! 👏🏽
Join us in congratulating Dwight on being named our 2026–2027 Assistant Principal of the Year! 🎉
#BecauseOfAPS #AtlantaPublicSchools #AssistantPrincipalOfTheYear #APSProud #LeadershipInAction
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Up early, ON 🔥🔥🔥 and ready for WEEK 340 (consecutively) of the AP & New Principals Academy with returning guest, none other than Dr. @Principal_EL on the topic, The 4 C's of School Success. Be sure to tune in early for my monologue entitled, Your Integrity Can NEVER Be Compromised! Join us this morning LIVE @ 11:00 ET on YouTube @ youtube.com/watch?v=BcgqWkj_… or FB @ Principal Kafele.
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Enjoyed supporting @DCSDSecondary2 @cedar_high for their EOC WRITING Musical Chairs ELA sessions lead by their Academic Coach, Dr. Williams. Writing a strong thesis statement in a matter of minutes before the music cues back up builds the students stamina for the EOC assessment.
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At October’s Board Meeting, Atlanta Public Schools proudly recognized the Andrew P. Stewart Center for its commitment to investing in Atlanta’s children and the surrounding community. Through academic support, enrichment opportunities, educational trips, and family resources, the Center continues to make a meaningful impact by providing services at no cost to the families it serves. We also celebrated our dedicated district custodians in honor of National Custodian Day, recognizing their essential contributions to maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming learning environments for our scholars and staff. ❤️ #APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools
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The 4 C's of School Success | Dr. Salome Thomas El #AP&NewPrincipalsAcademy #WEEK340 teapawt.org/i/broadcasts/2dKYkRVrg…
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🍎🫶 THANK YOU, SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES!
Five schools, five globally inspired meals, and dedicated cafeteria teams who made it all possible! 🌎🍽️
Our “Passport to Global Flavors” celebration brought exciting new meals to #DCSD students throughout the week.
▶️ In this #DSTV🎬 recap, Executive Director Condus Shuman shares a message of appreciation for the employees behind the experience.
To ALL our school nutrition professionals, THANK YOU! 👏
#SchoolLunchWeek #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
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🍁📚 FALL INTO LITERACY is TOMORROW!
Join #DCSD on Saturday, October 31, for reading, learning, and family fun at Rockbridge Elementary School!
Families with children in Pre-K3 through 5th grade can enjoy literacy activities and explore resources to support reading at home.
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Rockbridge Elementary School
Register today: bit.ly/4Btsg4f
#TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
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Some kids are very uncoordinated for their age. That can be a sign of developmental coordination disorder, also called dyspraxia. Here are the signs and how it's diagnosed. childmind.org/article/proble…
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No better way to conclude an incredibly impactful week of community engagement & student-centered decisions than with Friday Night Lights at Hallford Stadium! I got take in the Tucker HS Tigers vs Lithonia HS Bulldogs game - on the sidelines with our wonderfully talented cheerleaders for both teams 😃 @LithoniaHigh @TuckHSPrincipal @DeKalbSchools
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I believe the greatest gift you can give your kids is a calm home. It’s not the big house or the best toys that stick with them. It’s a place where they feel safe. Where mistakes are met with patience. Where voices stay low. Where hard conversations are always followed by repair. Kids absorb everything. Create peace and they'll carry it for life.
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Lisa Borders helped bring the WNBA to Atlanta and build a legacy beyond the court wsbtv.com/news/local/lisa-bo…
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We talk about developmentally appropriate instruction, but how often do we question whether the structure of the school day itself is developmentally appropriate?
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My job is to mobilise the next generation to create action for our planet. And it’s something that I’ve always passionately advocated for through our @AustraliaZoo and @wildwarriors, so to be part of the @EarthshotPrize’s global moment of urgent optimism, it fills me with hope for the future.
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Parents have a big influence on how girls see themselves, through what we say and what we model. Our experts share 13 practical ways to help your daughter build lasting confidence. childmind.org/article/13-way…
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🤝 WORKING TOGETHER FOR DEKALB!
This week, the #DCSD Board of Education and @ItsInDeKalb Board of Commissioners came together to discuss three key priorities:
🔹 Student Safety and Wellness
🔹 Workforce Development and Pathway Opportunities
🔹 Infrastructure and Facility Use
Through collaboration, our leaders are strengthening partnerships to support DeKalb students, schools, and communities.
▶️ Watch the meeting: bit.ly/4jPSzes
#TheDeKalbVillage #ForwardTogether #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡
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Thank you, Mr. Michael Harris & Principal Mrs. Lisa Scott - for your efforts to establish the Second Chance Breakfast Center & Food Pantry for Narvie J. Harris Theme School. What a fantastic ribbon cutting ceremony today- all organized, hosted, & facilitated by your marvelous scholars! I was honored to attend. And the surprise gift was overwhelming - wow, I’m not worthy! (@ReggieBush is Trojan royalty! @HeismanTrophy) @DeKalbSchools
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🌏🌮 “THE BEST SCHOOL LUNCH I’VE EVER HAD!” 🙌
That’s how one Chamblee High School student described our final “Passport to Global Flavors” meal!
Today’s featured dish? Asian Wonton Chicken Tacos with Wasabi Cucumber Sauce!
🎉 And here’s the exciting news: New globally inspired meals will begin rolling out to #DCSD schools in December as part of our regular lunch menu rotation!
▶️ In this #DSTV🎬 feature, hear the students’ enthusiastic reactions and meet the @Chamblee_High School Nutrition Services team behind the meal!
🍎 Thank you to ALL our school nutrition professionals for making DeKalb County School Lunch Week a celebration of food, culture, and student experiences!
#SchoolLunchWeek #TheDeKalbDifference💙🧡