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Way to go, Atlanta Public Schools! We are proud of the 19 schools the Georgia Department of Education honored as 'Literacy Leader Schools'. George Milestone's 2024 literacy data measured schools across the state, and the 19 schools showed fantastic results. We're excited to see more Atlanta schools honored next year! We are honored to support Atlanta Public Schools in ensuring every student gets an excellent education in our city. ?? 11Alive

Happy #Thanksgiving Break to Atlanta Public Schools! We hope everyone has a restful and relaxing holiday break spent with loved ones.

?? Emily Castillo León is redefinED atlanta's new Vice President of Schools and Talent! Emily Castillo León was the Founder and Head of School of Ethos Classical. As the Founder and Head of School, she led Ethos from concept inception to execution, with Ethos now serving over 450 scholars in southwest Atlanta.? She has a proven track record of transformative academic outcomes for scholars in district and charter schools. As the founding assistant principal of KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School, she led the humanities team to the highest scores in KIPP network history on the NWEA MAP Reading Assessment and scholars demonstrating growth in the 99th percentile on the Tennessee English I End of Course Exam. Emily began her career in education as a high school English teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. As Lead English II Teacher, she led her scholars, and her team to a 92% overall pass rate on the state writing assessment, positioning her school as the third-highest achieving of 21 high schools in the district. Emily has also served as Manager and then Director of Teacher Leadership Development with Teach For America where she modeled best practices with managers and teachers and led a cohort of first-year English teachers to “significantly exceed growth” on Common Core-aligned state assessments. Before founding Ethos, she was a fellow with the highly selective Building Excellent Schools Fellowship. Emily received a bachelor’s degree in English and communications from Wake Forest University. Congratulations, Emily!

The sobering reality of learning loss emphasizes calls for districts to prioritize effective teaching methods and targeted interventions, particularly in math, where foundations are crucial for future success. Read about the Atlanta Milestones math data: https://lnkd.in/g44pNh66

Seventy years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, Black students still face significant barriers to educational equity. A new report from the Southern Education Foundation highlights these enduring challenges and underscores the work still needed to ensure equal opportunities for all. At redefinED atlanta, we are committed to engaging with communities, advocating for equity, and funding essential initiatives that drive systemic improvements in K-12 public education for students and families. ?? Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gyk82fND #EducationalEquity #redefinEDAtlanta #K12Education #BlackStudents #SystemicChange

This Saturday, join the APS Family Engagement Conference for a day of learning, connection, and empowerment. This free event will provide APS families with tools to become champions for student success! ?? ?? Where: Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy ? Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Enjoy family-style meals, student performances, and engaging sessions designed to support parents, guardians, and students. Don’t forget to register and secure your spot today! ??https://lnkd.in/eN8PgSHG ?#FamilyEngagement #APSFamilies #StudentSuccess #redefinEDAtlanta #AtlantaPublicSchools

TOMORROW is the deadline to apply to the Clayton County Grant Advisory Council! As a council member, you'll play a key role in deciding how education grants are invested in Clayton County, deepen your understanding of K-12 public education, and connect with local leaders. ?? Commitment: 6 months (Jan 2025 - June 2025) ?? Compensation: $20/hour stipend ?? Apply by: Nov 13, 2024 For more information and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/eMkhyRVA #ClaytonCounty #EducationEquity #CommunityLeaders #redefinEDAtlanta #PublicEducation

Happy #VeteransDay! Whether your school takes today off or not, we hope you have a reflective day honoring those who have served.

?? Only 1 week left! Don’t miss the APS Family Engagement Conference on November 16 for a day of learning, connection, and empowerment. This FREE event is designed to give APS families the tools they need to champion student success! ?? ?? Where: Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy ? Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Enjoy family-style meals, student performances, and interactive sessions for parents, guardians, and students. Spaces are filling up, so register today to secure your spot! ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eN8PgSHG #FamilyEngagement #APSFamilies #StudentSuccess #redefinEDAtlanta #AtlantaPublicSchools

Happy #ChildrensBookWeek! ?? We’re excited to celebrate with Fred A. Toomer Elementary School, where they recently launched their very own Toomer Book Vending Machine! ??? Students can earn special gold coins by participating in Race2Read, Accelerated Reader, or by earning Dojo points—and even on their birthdays, just like Jarrell did! ?? We’re so proud of our local young readers! #LiteracyMatters #BookVendingMachine #IBPYP #ReadingIsFun