Mount Vernon Presbyterian School is bringing together education experts and business leaders in an effort to prepare students to be more globally competitive.

The Sandy Springs private school on Friday brought together a Council on Innovation, which will provide insights to the school to enhance its ability to develop learners who engage in real-life challenges.

The council includes leaders from Coca-Cola, Turner Entertainment, Piedmont Healthcare, SPANX, The Weather Channel and more.

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