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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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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 Supporter Kim Anderson Seeks to Break the Mold

Kim Anderson has been part of RedefinED Atlanta since before there even was a RedefinED Atlanta.
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What the Revised 2023-24 Georgia Milestones Results Tell Us

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. 
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2023-24 Math Milestones Results Show Districts Still Struggle to Rebound

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.
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Cobb School Board candidate forum: Democrats show out, Republicans MIA

RedefinED Atlanta co-hosts Cobb School Board candidate forum
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How Metro Atlanta Can Turn Around Chronic Absenteeism

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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.
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RedefinED Atlanta Welcomes Tiffany Scott as the New AVP Development & Moves Tyler Burrell’s VP Operations & People

RedefinED Atlanta announces Tiffany Scott as its new Associate Vice President of Development and Tyler Burrell as Vice President of Operations and People
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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.
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RedefinED Atlanta’s 2022–24 Impact Report

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Our report details our progress from spring 2022-23 and spring 2023-24, sharing our milestones, highlighting our partners, and illustrating our commitment to race, equity, and inclusion.
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2024 Georgia Milestones Literacy Results Show Recovery is Underway

Georgia Milestones ELA scores for the 2023-24 school year are now available, and they show improvement statewide. However, the district – like the metro area more broadly – is still behind its pre-pandemic achievement levels.
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New Georgia Milestones scores show steady academic recovery post-COVID pandemic

New results from the annual Georgia Milestones tests show academic gains in the wake of the devastation of COVID-19, when many parents, politicians, teachers and others feared a generation of […]

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