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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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4 Steps to Minimize Harm – and Expand Opportunity – Through School Closures

We are calling for a paradigm shift.

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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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Educators highlight teacher burnout and retention challenges at Atlanta Panel

RedefinED Atlanta hosted the event, titled “A City Changing: Investing in the Educator Experience,” at the Commerce Club last Thursday.
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State approves new charter school backed by Grady Health System

Morehouse School of Medicine had been an early supporter, but last month decided not to be an official partner.

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East Point’s Ethos Classical welcomes first middle schoolers

Funding for the new middle school expansion was provided by the NewSchools Venture Fund, Charter School Growth Fund, RedefinED Atlanta, and a Kaboom! grant, among others.
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RedefinED Atlanta awards grants supporting local schools

RedefinED Atlanta has awarded four one-year grants of $25,000 to support student and family success in Clayton County public schools.
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Morehouse School of Medicine, Grady partner on proposed charter school

Supporters of a proposed health-focused charter school say it could be the prescription needed to heal the region's workforce shortage.
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Put Families at the Center of Change

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.
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Tapestry Public Charter School expands model to Clayton

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga.

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