May 13, 2026

APS Recognized as a “District on the Rise” – Harvard and Stanford Joint Case Study

Written by Dr. Bryan Johnson, Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools Dear APS Team, Families, and Community Partners, I am proud to share exciting national recognition for Atlanta Public Schools (APS). APS has been featured in the 2026 Education Scorecard, a joint initiative led by Harvard University’s Center for Education Policy Research and Stanford University’s Educational […]

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Student Voice in Action: How Mini-Grants Are Transforming School Culture Across APS

Submitted By: Dr. Kyra Caldwell Templeton, Program Director of Student Engagement & Co-Advisor of the Student Advisory Council (SAC) Across Atlanta Public Schools, student voice has moved from concept to catalyst. Through the middle school and high school Student Voice Impact Mini-Grants, students received more than funding — they received agency. What followed were student-led […]

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