APS leads state with 11 academic achievement awards
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) made a major statement in academic excellence, Monday, April 27, 2026, announcing that 11 of its schools have earned Single Statewide Accountability System (SSAS) Awards for 2025. The announcement, made during an awards ceremony at the Barack and Michelle Obama (BAMO) Academy, marks APS as a state leader in both high academic performance and student growth.
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