In this country we turn a blind eye to a lot of the challenges Black children face. Unfortunately, many of these challenges begin in failing schools primarily located in lower income communities. In Atlanta, there are a lot of questions and conversations about the state of public education for Black children and school closures . In order for us to…
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Does Atlanta’s Contract Design Benefit All Students?
Atlanta Public Schools continues to struggle with school improvement and community engagement.
The Impact of School Closings on Families and Communities and What We Can Do About It
School closings are difficult for communities, families and educators. Nationwide, we have seen major cities, rural counties and towns make the decision to close schools. One challenge that seems to be consistent in this situation is that stakeholders, educators and elected leaders are not on the same page. When the decision to close schools are on the table, we have…