RedefinED Atlanta

"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." — John F. Kennedy

Please join us in congratulating Norledia Moody on graduating from the 2026 Georgia Education Policy Fellowship at Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education

Over the past year, she's joined education leaders from across Georgia in learning, asking questions, building relationships, and deepening her understanding of the systems that shape opportunity for students.

Congratulations, Norledia! We're proud of you and grateful for all you bring to this work.

🚨 Applications close May 29! 🚨

Last call for the Atlanta Changemakers for Education (A.C.E.) Fellowship.

If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved in shaping public education in Atlanta, this is your moment.

Nine months. Real learning. Real relationships. Real impact.

Don’t miss out. Apply now: https://redefinedatlanta.org/atlanta-changemakers-for-education-fellowship/

What does the A.C.E. Fellowship actually look like?

Think:

– Sitting in on real policy conversations
– Exploring educational successes and challenges locally and in other states
– Learning alongside a cohort of leaders from across Atlanta & Clayton County
– Helping direct funding to community-driven solutions

It’s immersive, practical, and built for people who want to move from awareness to action.

Applications are open. Apply by May 29: https://redefinedatlanta.org/atlanta-changemakers-for-education-fellowship/

We’re excited to welcome Bri’el Thompson to the RedefinED Atlanta team as our new Program Coordinator.

Bri’el brings experience in program coordination, community engagement, and event ex*****on, along with a deep commitment to building relationships and supporting meaningful impact across communities.

We’re grateful to have her on the team and excited for all that’s ahead.

Please join us in welcoming Bri’el 🤍

Community leaders: What if over nine months, you could gain:

✔ A clearer understanding of how public education systems actually work
✔ Relationships with leaders across Atlanta’s education landscape
✔ The tools to advocate for real change

That’s what the A.C.E. Fellowship is designed to do. A.C.E. Fellows build knowledge, community, and the confidence to turn ideas into action for students.

Applications are open now. We encourage applicants from those looking to step more deeply into education leadership. Learn more and apply here: https://redefinedatlanta.org/atlanta-changemakers-for-education-fellowship/

Don’t just learn the system. Help improve it.

Applications are now open for the Atlanta Changemakers for Education (A.C.E.) Fellowship, a hands-on, nine-month experience for leaders who want to better understand public education and take action to change it.

This isn’t a sit-and-listen program. Fellows engage in real work through policy discussions, field trips, community engagement, and even participatory grantmaking.

If you care about students in Metro Atlanta and want to deepen your impact, this is worth a look.

Learn more here: https://redefinedatlanta.org/atlanta-changemakers-for-education-fellowship/

Behind every strong school are teachers who care deeply about their students.

Teacher Appreciation Week is a moment to say thank you, but it also raises a bigger question: what does real support for teachers look like the rest of the year?

In our latest blog, we share what we’re hearing directly from educators and why investing in their growth, support, and long-term success makes a difference not just for teachers, but for students and families too.

Take a few minutes to read more: https://redefinedatlanta.org/beyond-teacher-appreciation-week-how-supporting-teachers-year-round-makes-a-difference/

Not all school test scores tell the same story.

Some schools are serving students with very different needs. Things like socioeconomic status and student mobility can change what those numbers really mean.

That’s why we look at “Similar Schools” to understand how a school is performing compared to others like it.

For example, Resurgence Hall Charter School is performing about 34 points higher than similar schools. When you look at their results in context, you see the impact of strong systems and support showing up for students.

Take a look at the post to see how it works: https://redefinedatlanta.org/student-achievement-at-similar-schools/