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A.P.E. in the streets

We took it
to the street.

When teachers’ concerns go unanswered, A.P.E. makes the demand for accountability visible. These photographs document public advocacy for fair treatment, responsible leadership, and transparency in our schools.

The record matters

The signs show the demands made by protesters; they are not findings by a court or school district. Where an archived A.P.E. post identifies a person or school, we attribute that historical account to A.P.E. and keep the distinction clear.

Public leadership & transparency

Superintendent
Bradshaw.

A.P.E.’s signs called on Superintendent Bradshaw to follow the law, asked where the money and leadership were, and demanded change. The photos show A.P.E. advocates taking those calls for accountability into public view.

A.P.E. advocates outside the Richmond County courthouse holding signs calling on Superintendent Bradshaw to follow the law and leave office.
“Follow the law” and “Must Go” — signs calling for leadership accountability.
Two A.P.E. advocates hold signs asking where the leadership is and calling for Superintendent Bradshaw to leave.
A call for answers and accountable leadership.
A.P.E. advocates on a city sidewalk holding signs calling for Superintendent Bradshaw to leave and for teachers and students to deserve better.
A public call to put teachers and students first.
An A.P.E. advocate holds a sign asking Superintendent Bradshaw where the money is.
Asking for transparency about school funds.

Atlanta Public Schools

Jean Childs
Young Middle
School.

In a September 2018 A.P.E. archive post, the association identified Kara Stimpson as principal at Jean Childs Young Middle School and called for professional treatment of teachers. The post said A.P.E. was considering a picket; the protest photograph here shows a sign calling for the principal to go.

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An A.P.E. advocate holds a sign calling for a principal to leave outside Jean Childs Young Middle School.
A picket message outside Jean Childs Young Middle School.

William M. Finch Elementary

Teachers
deserve respect.

A.P.E.’s November 2018 archive identifies Forrestella Taylor as principal of William M. Finch Elementary and describes the association’s concerns about a member’s treatment. The sign pictured here puts that concern plainly: “Principal Taylor — Harassing Teachers?”

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An A.P.E. advocate holds a sign asking whether Principal Taylor is harassing teachers.
A sign raising teachers’ concerns about their treatment.

Showing up, in person

The fight
is public.

From picket lines to everyday community outreach, A.P.E. keeps the focus on educators and the working conditions that shape their classrooms.

An A.P.E. member wearing an A.P.E. mask shares a roadside advocacy moment with a colleague holding a poor leadership sign.
A.P.E. taking teacher concerns into the community.

Your voice belongs on the record

Teachers: tell A.P.E. what’s happening.

Contact A.P.E.