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When the bell stops: What Atlanta’s school closures mean for our educators
APS has long spoken of equity, but true equity must also extend to those who make learning possible.
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Atlanta Public Schools should think twice before closing Dunbar Elementary
Atlanta Public Schools is working on a plan to close some schools with low enrollment, but some parents worry about the impact on students, safety and parent involvement.
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International student enrollment slows at Georgia universities
It is not yet clear if the slowdown in Georgia is an anomaly or a sign of things to come.
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As public schools close in Atlanta, keep the focus on children’s well-being
Atlanta Public Schools is going through the painful process of deciding which schools to close due to enrollment decline. This must be done in the best interest of children.
Atlanta Public Schools plan is a blueprint for a better future
Through APS Forward 2040, we are charting a long-range vision to align our buildings, programs, and resources with both the students we serve today and in the decades ahead.
Make college affordable for Georgians by funding needs-based financial aid
Georgia ranks high in college debt and low in needs-based aid it offers students. About 75% of Georgians support the state broadly offering financial aid based on need.
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Why public schools need critical, humanizing teaching
With people in the United States becoming increasingly polarized, our public school classrooms can be spaces of hope and possibility.
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Atlanta parents, residents object to plans to close some schools
Due to lower enrollment and climbing costs, 16 school buildings would be repurposed under the plan, with several schools closing and their students rezoned for other schools.
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Several local elections across metro Atlanta are headed to runoffs
Across the state, runoff elections will be held Dec. 2 between the top two candidates in races where no one captured the majority of votes.









