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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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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.
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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?
A.R.I.S.E. Fellows Bring Back Bold Ideas for Atlanta’s Schools
- Tags: A.R.I.S.E.
For the last three years, RedefinED Atlanta has led the Atlanta Reimagining & Innovating for Schools Everywhere (A.R.I.S.E.) fellowship. Spanning nine months, the fellowship brings together Metro Atlanta community leaders across all sectors and professions.
Here’s What Happens When Schools Get the Support They Need
- Tags: Grantmaking, Schools
RedefinED Atlanta has been investing in public schools across Metro Atlanta since 2017. To date, our total investment exceeds $11.5 million, with the majority of funding going to organizations led by people of color.
Clayton County approves new charter school for students with special needs
- Tags: Clayton County
CLAYTON COUNTY, GA — The Clayton County School Board has approved a new Tapestry Public Charter School aimed at serving students with special needs.