Atlanta’s board of education announced Tuesday it will extend its search for a new superintendent to give itself more time to find a quality candidate.
Author: Martha Dalton - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Atlanta Public Schools turns lens to supporting adult learners
Atlanta Public Schools makes adult literacy part of its efforts to improve reading across the district.
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