Innovating Schools. Inspiring Minds.

PBSA engages 1,500+ pre-kindergarten to 12th-grade students through authentic and culturally relevant project-based instruction.

Tapping into Unlimited Potential

PBSA schools are neighborhood schools, not charter schools. Every student who lives in our attendance zone can enroll in our schools.

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News & Views

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Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight: Ka’mya Hawkins

Leadership, community, and service have all played an important role in Ka’mya Hawkins’ journey at Carver STEAM Academy. After attending Finch Elementary School and Price Middle School, Ka’mya built lasting memories throughout high school, including…

May 17, 2026

Community Growth through Education

We empower students to become change agents who create positive, long-lasting impact in their communities.

Achievement with Caring Guidance

The key to our success is innovative, caring educators who come to school every day excited to help students – and their families – discover their excellence.

Stewards for Success in Learning

After forming the highly successful model at Drew Charter School, our leaders are building on that to deliver results for public neighborhood schools in south Atlanta.

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