Center for Civic Innovation

✏️ There’s a new superintendent in town️. Atlanta Public Schools has hired its fourth superintendent in ten years – Dr. Bryan Johnson, a Nashville native with over a decade of experience in K-12 public education, including as Superintendent of Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, Tennessee. On Tuesday, October 8, join us for a conversation with Dr. Johnson as he shares his personal and professional journey, along with his vision for Atlanta Public Schools. This event will be a 60-minute unscripted interview, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. RSVP to bit.ly/CCI-Johnson Tickets are a donation to help cover costs of the event. If you can't swing it, just email us at [email protected] and we are happy to help you get registered.

This November, voters will elect a new member of Atlanta City Council for Post 3 At-Large. This seat serves the entire city of Atlanta. Join us for an unscripted, 90 minute moderated discussion on October 3 at the IBEW building with candidates as we discuss their qualifications, policy platforms, and how they would address social and economic inequality in Atlanta. There will also be an opportunity for audience members to ask questions. Grab your seat at bit.ly/P3Forum. This forum and questionnaire are part of #VoteATL, a coalition of community organizations and leaders in Atlanta focused on informing and engaging residents in local elections, led by the Center for Civic Innovation. This year’s #VoteATL partners include: Atlanta Civic Circle, Black Male Initiative Georgia, Canopy Atlanta, Capital B Atlanta, Georgia ACT, Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights, Helping Empower Youth, HouseATL, Housing Justice League, MARTA Army, New Disabled South, Propel ATL, and the Southern Center for Human Rights. Note: This event was scheduled for October 3, unintentionally the same day as the start of a Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah. We truly apologize for this oversight. As the venue and candidates have already been confirmed, we are unable to change the date of the forum. It will be streamed and recorded for people who cannot attend to watch at a later time. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] with any concerns or questions.

Yesterday, we celebrated the Center for Civic Innovation’s 10th anniversary. Read our Founder and Executive Director’s reflection on what this milestone means for our organization and for Atlanta. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eK87bQR9

Know a young leader who is shaking up the status quo in their school or community and driving transformative change in our city? Nominate them for a Good Trouble Youth Advocate honor! The #GoodTroubleHonors recognize and celebrate community leaders and organizations in Atlanta who, in the spirit of our late Congressman John Lewis, are getting into “necessary, good trouble.” NOMINATE TODAY! bit.ly/GTHYA24

Got the policy chops or the organizational skills to keep us on point? We’re hiring for two roles! 📊 Senior Policy and Research Manager 📋 Operations Coordinator If you’re ready to join a team that’s unapologetically in love with Atlanta, apply now at civicatlanta.org/careers

At a recent City Council meeting, Atlanta's Inspector General, Shannon Manigault, revealed that her office is in a "state of emergency" due to obstruction by high-level City officials. In light of these serious allegations, we are hosting a one-on-one conversation with Manigault on Tuesday, July 30. We’ll discuss her background, her recent tenure as NYC’s Inspector General, the current challenges facing her office, and the necessary steps to ensure it continues to “root out fraud, waste, abuse, corruption, and misconduct in the city.” RSVP at bit.ly/CCI-SM Ticket proceeds help cover event costs. If you need assistance with registration, please email us at [email protected].

Back at it with the Center Civic Innovation for a morning focused on education policy 📚🎒🏫 I'm the daughter of a science teacher and fiercely involved parent advocate within the Savannah public school ecosystem. Some of my earliest memories are of STACKS of records (books larger even than og phone books) at home filled with school data, ranging from demographics to outcomes from every school across the district. Conversations about redistricting impacts, school board decisions, and every single page of those books were frequent dinner conversations. Pairing those foundational experiences with time in my own classroom only made me more passionate about education reform. So it's no surprise that I LOVED getting to learn from Stephen Owens and Rohit Malhotra as their conversation explored the impact of state and local policy on education in Atlanta and beyond. A big thank you to both for their perspectives, and the CCI team for coordinating the event. (Special shout out to Lauren Jaramillo for *incredibly* thoughtful questions / background context. 🎉) And as always, CCI brought together an incredible group of folks to the table - loved sharing the experience with Rachel Sprecher, Annie Appleton, Keonnie Igwe, and new friends too. 💗

On Tuesday, July 16, join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Stephen Owens! We'll explore his departure from the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute after a challenging legislative session, his current role as Director of Policy and Advocacy at Brown's Promise, his research on school integration, and his vision for advancing equitable and excellent public education in Atlanta. 📚 🎒 This unscripted 60-minute interview will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. RSVP to bit.ly/CCI-Owens A $25 suggested donation helps cover the costs for the venue, cleaning, refreshments, and videography for the livestream. However, we won't turn anyone away unless we reach capacity. If you can't donate, please email us at [email protected] for assistance with registration.

Atlanta is filled with incredible people and organizations making our city worth fighting for. Nominate them now for a 2024 Good Trouble Honor! 🌟 #GoodTroubleHonors recognizes and celebrates community leaders and organizations in Atlanta who, in the spirit of our Late Congressman John Lewis, are getting into “necessary, good trouble.” This includes journalists, researchers, organizers, entrepreneurs, advocates, and activists who are committed to bold, courageous, transformative change in our city. Atlanta is a demonstrably better place because of their leadership. Help us recognize those who deserve their flowers in these categories: ✨ Democracy & Transparency ✨ Policy Innovation ✨ Investing in Impact ✨ Organizing & Advocacy Nominate today at civicatlanta.org/honors!

Do you spend your weeks knee-deep in City Council minutes, laughing maniacally while deciphering budget allocations? Do you have a love-hate relationship with Atlanta policy that's more complicated than your last relationship? Then we’ve got the perfect job for you! We’re hiring a Senior Policy & Research Manager. Perks include: ⭐ Get unlimited access to thrilling legislative processes ⭐ Enjoy front-row seats to the drama of intergovernmental agreements ⭐ Collaborate with neighborhood leaders who'll become your new BFFs ⭐ Turn mundane government activities into epic adventures Ready to join the fun? Apply now at civicatlanta.org/careers