The Fire Pit Effect: How RETAIN Schools are Inspiring Teachers to Stay
During the 2023-2024 academic year, leaders from nine Atlanta middle schools joined RETAIN to enhance school conditions and support teacher retention.
During the 2023-2024 academic year, leaders from nine Atlanta middle schools joined RETAIN to enhance school conditions and support teacher retention.
The Georgia Partnership offers a common vision for excellence. The issues presented focus on how to address immediate needs while also making gradual improvements to strategies over the next decade to reach its North Star goal.
This article highlights the significant growth of the Latino population in Atlanta, with projections indicating a rise from 11.9% to 20.7% by 2050, emphasizing the need for robust community support and resources.
This article highlights the escalating mental health challenges among Georgia’s youth, noting a significant increase in behavioral crisis emergency visits since 2015, and emphasizes the necessity for preventive measures to address this growing concern.
2025 tested the resilience of organizations working at the intersection of education, mental health, and equity. In response, the Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation listened closely, acted with intention, and clarified how we will continue to partner in a changing landscape—sharing lessons learned and sharpening our focus on strengthening education and mental health systems.
This letter reflects on that journey and outlines our path forward.