By Britton Edwards, COO, Atlanta Way 2.0 On Saturday, the energy inside Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) was palpable as aspiring journalists gathered for Press Pass to Success, an inspiring and informative event designed to support the next generation of storytellers. A partnership between Atlanta Way 2.0, VOX ATL, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), the […]
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APS’s Student Advisory Council gives call to action during rally to stop gun violence
The concern was raised after the deaths of two APS students last month. By Allison Joyner On Thursday, the Student Advisory Council of Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and the Atlanta Board of Education held a rally to make a public stance against gun violence and call city leaders and the Atlanta community to action. Chanting […]
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Coastfest goes virtual: Students can learn about shore, 4-pound toads
Georgia Coastfest 2020 offers two new components this year – it is virtual, as are so many events, and a new essay contest for students is to prompt them to think about Georgia’s coastline and what makes it unique.
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Raising the next generation of technologists: Closing the technology gap for youth
By Guest Columnist KARA GRADY, a vice president at LexisNexis Risk Solutions
A group of 25 companies presented before the U.S. Committee on Education and the Workforce at a July 25 innovation showcase that recognized outstanding education programs from across the country. During a day that included oral testimony and a question/answer session with members of Congress, staff and the public, one Atlanta company highlighted the need for a nationwide focus on computer science education.
