Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is preparing a 10- to 15-year facilities plan that could result in the closure or merger of schools across the city. These decisions will directly affect students, families and neighborhoods — and once again, APS is relying on closures and consolidations instead of addressing the deeper issues.
This cycle isn’t new. For years, the district has shuffled students through rezoning and school shutdowns, but the core problems of under-enrollment and underperformance remain. Now our schools and communities are at risk of being disrupted yet again.
The future of Atlanta’s schools is at stake. Families, educators and neighbors must act now — speak up, attend meetings and demand solutions that strengthen our schools instead of shutting them down. Join our campaign to raise your voice and make it clear: Our children deserve better.
How We Respond
We believe that all students should have access to strong, sustainable neighborhood schools, so we’re organizing to ensure that any changes — especially in the Washington Cluster — are made with transparency, community input and long-term solutions in mind. We want to shift the focus from short-term fixes to addressing the root causes of school struggles, such as:
- Gentrification and the displacement of legacy families
- School boundary lines that either concentrate wealth or concentrate poverty
- Disparities in academic and extracurricular programs that make schools attractive for families
How You Can Take Action
- Review the proposed mergers/closures and inform others in the community.
- Join our campaign to stay informed and get involved (sign up below).
- Speak at school board and facilities planning meetings.
- Research school board candidates and make a plan to vote on or before Nov. 4.
Key Dates
The next public meetings are currently scheduled for Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Visit the APS website for details.
Resources
- All information and materials related to the APS Comprehensive Long Range Facilities Plan
- Timeline of APS rezoning, mergers and closures from 2011 to 2026
- Current proposed school mergers and closures (as of 10.28.25)
- Step-by-step process
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