Atlanta Schools Acknowledge Teacher's Racial Segregation Error, Agrees to $500K Settlement with Lawsuit-Filing Black Parent

A Black mother has settled with Atlanta Public Schools for $500,000 after suing the district for allegedly segregating elementary classrooms by race. Kila Posey, a teacher, raised concerns when she learned her daughter's potential class was labeled the “Black class.” APS acknowledged the principal's poor decision and committed to improved policies and accountability. The lawsuit, initiated in January 2023, resulted from ongoing complaints about discrimination and retaliation, including the termination of Posey’s after-school program’s contract. The district aims to refocus on providing quality education to students.