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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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Inside A City Changing
Since 2018, RedefinED Atlanta’s Speaker Series has been our way of convening Metro Atlanta around the most pressing and promising ideas in public education. Think of it as #ACityChanging in real time: a space where data meets lived experience, where national evidence is tested against local context, and where attendees leave with both inspiration and a plan to act.
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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
How $150K in Grants Will Boost College & Career Readiness for APS Students
The 2024 ARISE Fund is a one-year $150,000 grant to support Atlanta Public Schools’ career and college readiness goals for the Carver Cluster's middle and high school students. The investment aims to provide wrap-around support that helps students excel academically and leads to achievement at home and beyond.