Atlanta Public Schools needs a superintendent who can grow and retain a stronger education workforce

Metro Atlanta is a magnet for new jobs. Since early 2020, Atlanta has had one of the five largest percentage increases in the U.S. for new jobs. 

On the face of it, this is great news. However, the growth in population and housing prices that have coincided with this period of job creation suggests many of these jobs are not being filled by a local, high-skilled workforce. 

As Atlanta Public Schools continues to search for its next superintendent, it needs to look for a leader who can attract and retain talent. A strong educator workforce is integral to public schools being able to graduate skilled and educated young people who can immediately join the workforce or choose to further their learning in college or technical schools.

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