In 2020, EdTrust launched the Justice Fellows Policy Program, which centers on the lived experiences of formerly incarcerated individuals who have leveraged higher education against the residual consequences of incarceration, by elevating their voices in policy debates about improving higher education for all justice-impacted people in the United States.
I'm excited to announce that we are accepting applications for our third cohort of Justice Policy Fellows!
We are looking for previously incarcerated individuals who have less than five years of professional, entrepreneurial, or community engagement experience, who have a strong desire to gain and develop higher education policy skills, and a passion for providing justice-impacted individuals with access to an equitable education.If this describes you or someone you know, be sure to apply or share with your networks!
Work is underway to construct the access plaza to the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail across RDA in Westview.As part of the construction, we need to install a storm sewer line that will cross the Westside Trail to connect to an existing structure. We don't see a practical way to keep the trail open during this activity, so we have devised a plan to close the trail from the KIPP Academy access point to the Cascade Road Kroger Center access ramp for a duration of two (2) weeks to complete the installation. We would like to close this section of trail from December 11 to December 22.Fortunately, we have a ready-made detour from Lucile Avenue to Muse Street in the West End Trail as it runs along Muse parallel with the Westside Trail up to Cascade Road. There are multiple crosswalk options for walkers or bicyclists to cross over Cascade to the ramp that leads back down to the Westside Trail from the Kroger Center (see below).
Dear APS Families,
We understand that life is hectic, and your time is valuable. Yet, we also recognize the significance of your involvement in decisions that directly impact your child's education.
At APS, we are committed to creating an educational environment that meets the needs and expectations of our diverse community. To achieve this, we need your input on several crucial matters. We acknowledge that surveys can sometimes feel overwhelming, but please bear with us - your perspective is invaluable.
Here are the surveys we kindly ask you to complete at your earliest convenience:
1. Student Calendars for School Years 2025-2026, SY 2026-2027, and SY 2027-2028 (Survey closes Dec.5 th , 2023)
Share your priorities regarding the student calendar.
Survey Link
2. Superintendent Search Survey
Contribute to developing the profile of the next superintendent.
Survey Link
3. Annual Family Engagement Feedback (Survey closes Dec. 8 th, 2023)
Let us know what is and isn't working with your school's family engagement efforts.
Survey Link
4. Amp Up APS! Districtwide Equity Student Survey (Survey closes Nov. 30, 2023)
If you have a 4 th-12 th grade student, please encourage them to share their unique perspective and help shape the district's efforts to advance equity for all.
Students can access the survey by entering their Network ID in MyBackPack.
We understand that it may seem like a lot of surveys, but each one plays a crucial role in enhancing the educational experience for all students. Your insights guide us in making informed decisions that positively impact the entire APS community.
Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!
NPU-S Events:
If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org.Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!
