APS board members hold focus group on improvement

Two Atlanta board members are holding a focus group for teachers and administrators to share ideas about how to move the district forward. At-large board member Courtney English and District 1 Representative, Brenda Muhammad are hosting the event from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday at Hope-Hill Elementary School, 112 Boulevard, Atlanta. Information: 404-802-7450.

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