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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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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.
About the Data Project

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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.

About Learning Gaps

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Reporter’s Notebook: Billye Aaron honored, South Fulton invests in public safety, Kennesaw State students create stargazing video game

RedefinED Atlanta has awarded $150,000 in grants to three local organizations working to strengthen parent advocacy and education in Atlanta Public Schools.
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Hands-On Learning for Students with Disabilities

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.
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RedefinED Atlanta Strengthens Team with Addition of Three New Staff Members

RedefinED Atlanta has added Hans Grohs, Norledia Moody, and Trea Vance to its team.
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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.
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RedefinED Atlanta Invests $100K in Community Engagement

RedefinED Atlanta is proud to announce the four newest organizations that will receive the Clayton Communities in Action Grant for 2025-26.
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From House Meetings to Impact

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?
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A.R.I.S.E. Fellows Bring Back Bold Ideas for Atlanta’s Schools

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.
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Here’s What Happens When Schools Get the Support They Need

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.
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Clayton County approves new charter school for students with special needs

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA — The Clayton County School Board has approved a new Tapestry Public Charter School aimed at serving […]

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Tapesty Expands to Clayton County

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.
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