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Stories of K-12 public schools in Metro Atlanta that shape the future.

Catch up on what’s new—from data breakthroughs to grassroots wins. Our News & Events page highlights the people, partnerships, and policies helping to reimagine what’s possible for Metro Atlanta’s public schools. It also offers practical ways for you to get involved in your local community’s efforts to improve access to high-quality schools and expand opportunities to every student.

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Atlanta Public Schools Student Advisory Council Brings Student Voice to Board Candidate Forum

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) students and community members were given an opportunity to make their voices heard at the Voices of the Vote student-led candidate forum held at Georgia State […]

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Atlanta Public Schools Student Advisory Council Brings Student Voice to Board Candidate Forum

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) students and community members were given an opportunity to make their voices heard at the Voices of the Vote student-led candidate forum held at Georgia State […]

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Students take the lead in Atlanta school board candidate town hall

Atlanta school board candidates answered directly to the people their policies would affect during a town hall at Georgia State University on Wednesday evening: students.

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Georgia students to get real-world healthcare experience at AIM’s charter school

The Academy for Innovation in Medicine (AIM) aims to provide students in Georgia with a stepping stone into the world of healthcare.

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As graduation rates rise, more students aren’t ready for what comes next, data says

Georgia’s four-year high school graduation rate has risen to 87.2%, but a significant gap remains between graduation and college or career readiness.
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John Hope Bryant to receive lifetime honor in Diversity in Business Champions Awards

A nonprofit leader is among 18 Diversity in Business Champions named by Atlanta Business Chronicle.

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Atlanta Public Schools Consolidation Plan Concerns Buckhead Parents

Angira Sceusi...says that the enrollment problem is indicative of a greater demographic shift.
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Roles of the School Board and Superintendent

Metro Atlanta families, we know you are the strongest advocates for your children’s education. To help you understand the similarities and differences in these unique public school leadership roles, we created this quick and easy reference.
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Setting teachers up for success

Atlanta Public Schools recently raised teacher salaries by 11 percent, boosted support staff salaries by 10 percent, and set a goal to have the average salary reach $100,000 by 2030.

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Georgia’s first health-focused charter school is coming to Atlanta

“(Georgia Charter Schools Association) is deeply grateful to our partners BES, RedefinED Atlanta, and GeorgiaCAN for their support during (the Academy for Innovation in Medicine)’s petitioning process. Their collaboration and expertise played an important role in strengthening the school’s vision and ensuring a strong foundation for success,” the news release continued.
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Healthcare-focused charter school to launch in 2026

ATLANTA — The Academy for Innovation in Medicine, a tuition-free public charter school, recently announced that the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia Board of Commissioners approved its charter petition […]

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