April Jackson is working to make sure all students are seen, heard and have access to an equitable education.
She is the founder of the school Pass Pod and the co-founder of the Black Microschools ATL, which is a collective of 11 schools across the metro Atlanta area. The schools primarily serve Black students and offer non-traditional K-12 education.
Jackson is one of several educators and advocates who are featured in “Closer Look’s” weeklong series, “FAILING GRADE: Analysis of America’s Public Education Crisis.” The series explores the current state of public education in Georgia and across the nation, from pre-K to higher-ed.
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