How one Atlanta principal is trying to turn a school around

Andrew Lovett is the principal of Benteen Elementary School. (Al Such/WABE)

Gov. Nathan Deal will soon sign his school turnaround bill into law. The legislation requires the state to provide extra support for struggling schools.

Education experts say there’s no magic bullet when it comes to improving schools. However, State Superintendent Richard Woods said recently there is one key ingredient.

“I think leadership is probably one of the — if not the — most important factors in making sure our schools succeed,” Woods said.