The Georgia Department of Education has awarded Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) certification to Atlanta Public Schools’ (APS) Charles R. Drew Charter Elementary Academy. Drew Charter is the second STEAM-certified school in the state of Georgia, the first STEAM-certified school charter school in Georgia, and the first STEAM-certified school in APS.
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East Lake Foundation Receives $20,000 Grant from Wells Fargo
The East Lake Foundation today announced it received a $20,000 contribution from Wells Fargo to fund the Resident and Community Support Program (RCSP) in The Villages of East Lake.
James M. Cox Foundation Announces $2.5 Million Grant to Support Early Childhood Education at Charles R. Drew Charter School
The James M. Cox Foundation announced a five-year $2.5 million grant to the East Lake Foundation to further early childhood education through Charles R. Drew Charter School. The program is … Continue Reading →
The East Lake Foundation Honors Tom and Ann Cousins at Inaugural Party on the Green Event
The East Lake Foundation will host the inaugural Party on the Green event on April 29, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the historic East Lake Golf Club. This signature event, … Continue Reading →
East Lake Foundation Welcomes Four New Members to its Board of Directors
On June 29th, the East Lake Foundation’s Board of Directors elected four new board members: Derek Bottoms, Phil Jacobs, Erika James and Rodney K. Sanders. These four leaders in the … Continue Reading →
Dr. Lawrence M. Schall Named Chairman. East Lake Board of Directors
The East Lake Foundation today announced that Lawrence Schall, JD, Ed.D, President of Atlanta’s Oglethorpe University, has been named Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Dr. Schall, who joins … Continue Reading →
Cox Pre-K Program Dedicated at Charles R. Drew Charter School The James M. Cox Foundation Supports Early Childhood Education at Charles R. Drew Charter School
Cox Pre-K Program Dedication Ceremony Held Tuesday An important step in a child’s “cradle-to-college” education journey, early childhood education, received significant support today as the Cox Pre-K Program at Charles … Continue Reading →
Doug Hertz Joins Board of East Lake Foundation
United Distributors executive brings his passion and experience serving Georgia’s Children The East Lake Foundation, a nationally recognized leader in community revitalization, is pleased to announce that Doug Hertz has … Continue Reading →
Atlanta Teen Golfers Travel to Scotland, Birthplace of Golf ATLANTA TEEN GOLFERS TRAVEL TO SCOTLAND, BIRTHPLACE OF GOLF
Selection recognizes strength of The First Tee of East Lake Four teen golfers from The First Tee of East Lake will soon travel from Atlanta to St. Andrew’s, Scotland, for … Continue Reading →
East Lake Foundation Expands Development Staff
Mark Moskowitz Named Chief Development Officer The East Lake Foundation, a pioneer in holistic community revitalization, has announced that Mark Moskowitz has joined its staff in the new role … Continue Reading →