This op-ed was submitted by Olivia Henderson, Parent in the Perkerson Park Community in Atlanta. Parents are encouraged to reach out to GeorgiaCAN, Atlanta Thrive, BOOK Atlanta and other community parent advocacy groups to let their voices be heard. As a parent zoned for a chronically failing school. I’m forced with a hard decision, a decision whether to send my…
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Charter Leaders Are Doing More Than Just Talking About Change!
On this Thursday, (BOOK) Better Outcomes for OUR Kids, will host a community conversation to take place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School (ANCS). The topic of discussion is schools, communities and the impact of economic development. Better Outcomes for OUR Kids (BOOK) is leading a conversation about the quality schools movement. Stakeholders in Metro Atlanta…