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Parents, community members accuse APS of inequitable school closures; litigant says federal case challenges pattern
Summary
Public commenters told the Atlanta Board of Education that recent closures disproportionately affect Black neighborhoods and urged the board to stop issuing charters; one speaker said he has active federal litigation, arguing a pattern of disparate impact in closures.
Public comment at the Atlanta Board of Education meeting focused heavily on school closures, alleged racial disparities and district choices about chartering and repurposing.
Nathaniel Dyer, who identified himself as a litigant in federal court, said: "I have litigation in federal court dealing with the school closures. Dyer versus AISS." He urged…
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