Education
How would you fix Atlanta Public Schools?
October 8, 2015: DeKalb uses a comprehensive- based curriculum known as FLASH, which is endorsed by healthcare advocates. The school system dropped the controversial, abstinence based curriculum know as "Choosing the Best" 12 years ago after parents criticized the program for not fully informing students. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM
The Atlanta school district is putting out a national call for help, seeking your best idea on how to transform Atlanta Public Schools from one of the lowest performing districts in the state to a district that does right by all students.
“It’s a call for ideas to help us finish big components of this transformation,” Superintendent Meria Carstarphen told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution this week. She’s seeking ideas from teachers, foundations, organizations — anyone who thinks they can help.
Here’s your chance to be heard: How would you fix Atlanta Public Schools?
To formally apply to work with Atlanta Public Schools, visit the district's website.
