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APS reports improved retention and Gallup award as engagement remains an area for growth
Summary
Chief Human Resources Officer Felicia Lester reported APS engagement at 54% and teacher retention at 90.3%; the district earned the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workforce Award and outlined strengths-based coaching and principal supports while the board pressed for targeted plans to close engagement gaps.
Felicia Lester, Atlanta Public Schools chief human resources officer, told the board the districtreported two KPIs central to the district's engagement strategy: staff engagement measured by Gallup Q12 at 54% (above a 53.8% goal) and teacher retention at 90.3% (surpassing an 86% goal). Lester noted APS received the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workforce Award for its strengths-based workplace efforts.
Lester described a three-part approach: empowering leaders through strengths coaching and…
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