New Report Flags Persistent and Widespread Inequities Across APS
Achievement gap hasn’t budged in two decades; report underscores need for next strategic plan to be aggressive, action-oriented.
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State of the District Marked By Inequities, Parents and Advocates Say
Despite pockets of progress, persistently struggling schools and extreme achievement gaps across neighborhoods still define APS in 2019
Did you know about this book?
Summer has started! With a few weeks under our belts, we thought it would be great to share our annual summer reads list. Over the past couple of mont...
2019 Legislative Wrap Up
Below are some of the more significant education bills that passed both chambers and are currently awaiting action by Governor Kemp.
The questions teachers want you to ask
It’s hard to believe that summer’s over, but as students head back to school, parents have a fresh, new opportunity to engage with their kids’ t...
Why not?
We need to move our kids and our schools into the future. It’s not a choice—it’s a must. Atlanta schools are making progress, and it’s because...
There’s still time to kick the summer brain drain
As we head into the homestretch of summer, it’s worth remembering that learning happens all year long —and that brain drain is real but can be ov...
What’s on your summer reading list?
School’s out for summer—and reading lists are in! You’ll find plenty of suggestions in coming weeks, but GeorgiaCAN sourced ours from the folks ...
A look back on the 2018 legislative session–and what it meant for Georgia public schools
In January, I announced the policy goals that GeorgiaCAN would champion during the 2018 legislative session with one priority in mind: removing ba...
GeorgiaCAN releases statement on historic day for public school students, education funding
Executive Director Michael O’Sullivan congratulates elected officials, urges lawmakers to continue improvements
GeorgiaCAN’s 2018 Legislative Priorities
GeorgiaCAN is looking forward to a productive 2018 legislative session that focuses on the needs of students and improves the quality of education in ...
GeorgiaCAN: New name, same mission
Over the past several months Steven and I have had many exciting developments that we are excited to share with you. In April, StudentsFirst merged wi...