July 2025 News Releases and Media Clips

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is extending the deadline for its community survey to August 5th, because your voice matters.

WSBTV story on New Employee Orientation for the 2025-2026 school year.

WAGA/FOX5 story on New Employee Orientation for the 2025-2026 school year.

Atlanta News First story on New Employee Orientation for the 2025-2026 school year.

WSBTV story on a 10 percent wage increase for bus drivers, custodians, and paraprofessionals, as well as a 2 percent raise for licensed practical nurses and a 1 percent raise for registered nurses.

WXIA/11Alive story on a 10 percent wage increases for bus drivers, custodians, and paraprofessionals, as well as a 2 percent raise for licensed practical nurses and a 1 percent raise for registered nurses.

Atlanta Board of Education At-Large Seat 8 Representative Cynthia Briscoe Brown is featured in this WAGA/FOX5 Atlanta report.

The district has announced another financial commitment to its frontline employees.

The district will be reinforcing its previously approved Personal Electronic Device (PED) policy for all students when the school year begins on Monday, Aug. 4

Atlanta Public Schools is participating in the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), eliminating the need for families to complete and submit meal applications and reducing administrative and printing costs for the district.

The Atlanta Board of Education held a Special Called Meeting on Monday, July 7, 2025, to formally address the extension of Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson’s contract. In a unanimous decision, the Board has voted to extend Dr. Johnson’s contract by one year, through July 6, 2028.