Martha Dalton

Martha Dalton is a journalist for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution writing about education and the Atlanta Public Schools system. Martha was previously a senior education reporter at WABE, Atlanta’s NPR affiliate, where she was a reporter, producer and host. Outside of the education beat, she has also covered immigration, politics and transportation.

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5 takeaways from Atlanta Public Schools’ State of the District address

Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Bryan Johnson talks about opportunities and challenges in his State of the District address.

‘I’m just like you’: Lizzo reads her new book to College Park students

Screams filled the College Park Elementary cafeteria when singer/rapper — and now children’s book author Lizzo — walked in to read from “Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin'."

In Clayton County, schools try to meet growing needs with less money

Clayton County school district leaders try to find creative ways to improve student performance and keep good teachers.

Property tax tug-of-war: Why relief for homeowners could squeeze classrooms

The push by some politicians to provide property tax relief in Georgia and other states could squeeze school budgets.

DeKalb school board makes Sauce its permanent superintendent

The DeKalb County School District has been through 10 superintendents since 2010. Sauce was the sole finalist.

Where they stand: Bottoms, Jackson on education

Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates have pledged to tackle some critical — and potentially complicated — education issues if elected.

Georgia’s high school graduation rate ticks up, reaching high of 88.5%

Georgia education officials say the state's high school graduation increased to a new high of nearly 90%

APS stands by students’ racism claims, despite investigation’s findings

Atlanta Public Schools said the investigation’s findings of unsubstantiated claims didn’t fully address Jackson students’ experiences at the game.

I was teaching on 9/11. No lesson plan could’ve prepared me.

The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, began like so many others before it. I was teaching fourth grade at Warren T. Jackson Elementary in northwest Atlanta. A small K-5 elementary sc...

Trump aims to revoke tax-exemption from private schools that aid minorities

Georgia colleges and private schools could lose tax-exempt status under proposed Trump administration rules targeting race-based admissions and aid.