Atlanta Public Schools earned an A-  for transparency from the Sunshine Review, a non-profit that grades government websites. The scores are based on whether information about taxes, budgets, meetings, elected officials and other documents are posted on the district's website. Cobb County Schools earned a B, DeKalb and Gwinnett a C, and Fulton a B-. Information: http://sunshinereview.org

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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