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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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2025 in Review
This year has passed by so quickly! As I reflect on 2025, I think about our region’s remarkable growth and potential. What stands out most is the way our community continues to show up with passion, clarity, and a shared belief that every student in Metro Atlanta deserves access to a trajectory-changing public school. Together, we are building the conditions for lasting change.
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How to Make Reading Fun
- Tags: Clayton County, Grantmaking
RedefinED Atlanta awards the Clayton Communities in Action Grant to four entities each year. The grant is open to Title I public schools, Clayton County Public Schools district departments, 501(c)(3) organizations that serve Clayton County, or entities with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
Not Just A Learning Space — A Second Home
- Tags: Clayton County, Grantmaking
As one part of our four-part series on the 2024-25 grantees, we spoke with Jeannie Adams Myers, Director of Academics & Outreach, and Maritza Morelli, Executive Director and founder, to learn more about how the Clayton Communities in Action Grant supported Los Niños Primero with reaching these goals.
RedefinED Atlanta funds projects to empower public school parents
A nonprofit focused on public education has awarded three one-year grants of $50,000 to fund programming that will support parent advocacy, education, and engagement for families in Atlanta Public Schools.
RedefinED Atlanta Awards $100,000 in Grants to Four Local Organizations Supporting Clayton County Public Schools
- Tags: Clayton County, Grantmaking
RedefinED Atlanta has awarded four one-year grants of $25,000 to support student and family success in Clayton County public schools.
Reporter’s Notebook: Billye Aaron honored, South Fulton invests in public safety, Kennesaw State students create stargazing video game
RedefinED Atlanta has awarded $150,000 in grants to three local organizations working to strengthen parent advocacy and education in Atlanta Public Schools.
Hands-On Learning for Students with Disabilities
- Tags: Clayton County, Grantmaking
As one part of our four-part series on the 2024-25 grantees, we spoke with Monica Ward, Assistant Principal, and Shavara London, a fifth-grade teacher, to learn more about how the Clayton Communities in Action Grant supported Riverdale Elementary School with reaching these goals.
RedefinED Atlanta Strengthens Team with Addition of Three New Staff Members
- Tags: Staff News
RedefinED Atlanta has added Hans Grohs, Norledia Moody, and Trea Vance to its team.
RedefinED Atlanta Awards $150K, Powered by Community Voices
RedefinED Atlanta is proud to announce the three organizations that will receive the A.R.I.S.E. Parent Power grant for 2025-26.
RedefinED Atlanta Invests $100K in Community Engagement
- Tags: Clayton County, Grantmaking
RedefinED Atlanta is proud to announce the four newest organizations that will receive the Clayton Communities in Action Grant for 2025-26.
From House Meetings to Impact
- Tags: A.R.I.S.E., Clayton County
What happens when people from all walks of life come together to learn about their community, from their community? To support and build a better public education system together? To advocate for organizations that have long supported the community?