News & Events
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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Exploring Equity in the Atlanta Schools Data Project
By translating complex data into clearer, easier-to-understand insights, ASDP helps communities better understand how students and schools are performing and where additional support may be needed.
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Stop Learning Gaps Before They Happen
Through RedefinED Atlanta’s partnership with ANet, we’ve built rigorous and meaningful GMAS-aligned assessments, which are administered twice each school year and help teachers identify and address knowledge gaps before they become long-standing learning gaps.
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A.R.I.S.E. Fellows Bring Back Bold Ideas for Atlanta’s Schools
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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
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CLAYTON COUNTY, GA — The Clayton County School Board has approved a new Tapestry Public Charter School aimed at serving […]
Tapesty Expands to Clayton County
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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.
Special needs charter school approved in ‘resource desert’ Clayton County
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The Clayton County school board approved a proposal on Monday to establish a charter school in the district focused on […]
Have you heard the (good) news about Atlanta Public Schools?
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As we continue to support educators in meeting this moment, we believe it is possible — and imperative — to recognize the very real gains happening across APS.
Academy for Innovation in Medicine Leads with Career-Connected Learning
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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.
What shrinking the U.S. Department of Education could mean for Georgia
- Tags: Community Engagement, Schools
[Aarti Sharma]’s concerned about families who rely on Title I and special education programs, which provide a variety of support services.
Impact of potential federal spending cuts could hit Georgia’s education system
- Tags: Community Engagement, Schools
Aarti Sharma, the vice president of policy and advocacy for RedefinED Atlanta, said families and students who are homeless, who have special needs and come from low-income backgrounds would feel any cuts the most.