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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 48 MIN

Weekend Edition | Student achievement declines despite rising graduation rates, Atlanta puts a hefty price tag on records

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On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, the Center Square's Enterprise and Investigative unit looked into records of Atlanta non-profits receiving money to aid migrants but the city wanted hundreds of dollars to access the records. High school graduation rates have increased while student achievement across K-12 public schools has declined, raising concerns among education experts about academic standards and long-term readiness. The Washington State Attorney General’s Office staff has billed more than 34,000 hours working on lawsuits filed against the Trump Administration since November 2024, according to records obtained by The Center Square. And whether state tax incentives for businesses give taxpayers what they pay for. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, the Center Square's Enterprise and Investigative unit looked into records of Atlanta non-profits receiving money to aid migrants but the city wanted hundreds of dollars to access the records. High school graduation rates have increased while student achievement across K-12 public schools has declined, raising concerns among education experts about academic standards and long-term readiness. The Washington State Attorney General’s Office staff has billed more than 34,000 hours working on lawsuits filed against the Trump Administration since November 2024, according to records obtained by The Center Square. And whether state tax incentives for businesses give taxpayers what they pay for.

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