Tax Allocation Districts or TADs are one of the tools used to support neighborhood revitalization while also influencing how and when funding becomes available to Atlanta Public Schools. As Atlanta continues to grow, decisions about development and public investment directly impact our schools. Understanding both sides of that equation is essential as our city plans […]
Written by the APS Office of Communications The Atlanta Board of Education has voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson’s contract by one year, through May 30, 2029, following its June 1, 2026, monthly board meeting. The Board cited measurable progress in academic achievement, employee retention, operational effectiveness, and community engagement as key factors […]
Over the past year, our APS community has come together to engage in thoughtful conversations and make difficult but necessary decisions. Because of that collective effort, we are beginning to see real progress. The proposed FY27 budget reflects a return to financial stability and positions us to continue investing in what matters most—our students, staff, and schools. […]
Written by: APS Office of Communications Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has reached a major financial milestone with the tentative adoption of its FY2027 budget by the Atlanta Board of Education, marking the district’s first balanced budget since 2023 that does not rely on the use of fund balance. This means APS is now operating fully […]
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) rolled out the red carpet for its brightest stars during the 2026 APS Exceptional Prom at Maynard Jackson High School on Saturday, March 14, as the district celebrated exceptional middle and high school students across the district, ensuring they are seen, supported, affirmed, and feel a strong sense of belonging. Themed […]
Submitted by: Dr. Kyra Caldwell Templeton, Program Director of Student Engagement and Co-Advisor of the APS Student Advisory Council (SAC) Atlanta Public Schools hosted the 2026 Student Leader Symposium at Georgia State University on Friday, Feb. 27 under the theme, “The Future We Imagine: Redefining What’s Possible.” Designed as a student-led and student-co-created experience, the […]
Submitted By: Dr. Kyra Caldwell Templeton, Program Director of Student Engagement & Co-Advisor of the Student Advisory Council (SAC) “As I sat on the dais today, I couldn’t help but think about the many people I represented.” For the first time in Atlanta Public Schools’ history, those words weren’t from a Board member or district […]
We’re excited to introduce the newest leaders joining the Atlanta Board of Education and to celebrate a returning voice of experience and dedication. In this video, meet: Tony Mitchell – Educational District 2 Patreece Hutcherson – Educational District 6 Dr. Kaycee Brock – At-Large Seat 8 Jennifer McDonald – Reelected, Educational District 4. These board […]
The Atlanta Board of Education welcomed both new and returning members to the Board at the Swearing-in Ceremony in the Alonzo A. Crim Center for Learning and Leadership Board Auditorium on Monday, January 12, 2026. The Board, which consists of nine elected members, provides strategic direction to ensure the educational needs of students are met. […]
Article Submitted by: Dr. Kyra Caldwell Templeton, Program Director of Student Engagement & Co-Advisor of the Student Advisory Council (SAC) At the Atlanta Board of Education’s December Policy Review Committee meeting, Student Advisory Council (SAC) delegate Brooke Smith, a senior at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, distinguished herself as a thoughtful, engaged, and analytically sharp contributor to […]