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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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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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Tapesty Expands to Clayton County
- Tags: Clayton County
We applaud the Clayton County Board of Education for approving the expansion of Tapestry Public Charter School. The Board has clearly listened to the needs of its community and placed student success first in making this decision.
Academy for Innovation in Medicine Leads with Career-Connected Learning
- Tags: Schools
AIM represents more than just a new school—it’s a new vision for how education and workforce development can intersect to drive real change. It’s a model that RedefinED Atlanta is proud to support, reflecting our belief that every student in every community deserves access to high-quality, career-connected learning opportunities.
How to Keep Superintendent Turnover from Disrupting Student Progress
- Tags: Community Engagement, Data, Schools
Sceusi: In Atlanta, which is on its 5th leader in a decade, engaging families and sharing decision making has minimized turmoil from churn at the top
RedefinED Supporter Kim Anderson Seeks to Break the Mold
- Tags: Community Engagement
Kim Anderson has been part of RedefinED Atlanta since before there even was a RedefinED Atlanta.
What the Revised 2023-24 Georgia Milestones Results Tell Us
- Tags: Data, Georgia Milestones
While the latest Milestones results suggest progress in metro Atlanta's 8th-grade math scores, it is important to approach these numbers with caution due to changes in testing formats and standards. The region's improvement from 37% to 46% proficiency is encouraging, but it is essential to wait for more detailed, disaggregated data to better understand the full scope of student progress, particularly across different demographic groups.
2023-24 Math Milestones Results Show Districts Still Struggle to Rebound
- Tags: Data, Georgia Milestones
The 2023-24 Georgia Milestones math results highlight a mixed growth landscape among Metro Atlanta schools. The data underscores both the challenges and the potential for improvement.
Cobb School Board candidate forum: Democrats show out, Republicans MIA
- Tags: Cobb County, Schools
RedefinED Atlanta co-hosts Cobb School Board candidate forum
How Metro Atlanta Can Turn Around Chronic Absenteeism
- Tags: Data
National Attendance Awareness Month serves as a critical reminder of the profound impact that regular school attendance has on our students’ futures, particularly here in Atlanta. While we face significant challenges—from the lingering effects of the pandemic to socio-economic barriers—it's essential to recognize that we have the power to foster change.
RedefinED Atlanta Welcomes Tiffany Scott as the New AVP Development & Moves Tyler Burrell’s VP Operations & People
- Tags: Staff News
RedefinED Atlanta announces Tiffany Scott as its new Associate Vice President of Development and Tyler Burrell as Vice President of Operations and People