Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy

Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy is a distinctive Pre-K through 8th-grade school located in the historic English Avenue neighborhood of Atlanta. As part of the Atlanta Public Schools system, the academy is founded on a unique "innovation" model designed to disrupt traditional educational patterns and provide rigorous, project-based learning. The school is deeply committed to community integration, functioning not just as a place of instruction, but as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes the holistic well-being of its students and their families.

The school’s academic approach emphasizes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) integration and critical thinking, encouraging students to solve real-world problems through collaborative inquiry. Because it serves a community that has historically faced significant socioeconomic challenges, Hollis Innovation Academy places a strong emphasis on "wraparound services," offering extensive support systems that address health, nutrition, and social-emotional needs. By fostering a culture of high expectations and providing an environment that blends modern pedagogical techniques with community-centric values, the school aims to serve as a model for educational equity and transformation in urban environments.