On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we remember scholar, trailblazer, civil rights activist, mentor, revolutionary, colleague, shero - Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles. Playwright and poet Pearl Cleage and Marla Frederick, Spelman alumna and Dean of the Harvard Divinity School, join the program to share how the beloved professor influenced her students and highlighted the experiences of Black Women in American culture.

Also, sometimes the best option for your child’s education might be right around the corner from your home and you wouldn’t even know it. That’s where GeorgiaCAN steps him. We speak to a parent and two officials from GeorgiaCAN about how they’re connecting families with the best education options for children. They also tell us about the upcoming 2026 Atlanta School Choice Expo.

On today&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>,&rdquo; we remember scholar, trailblazer, civil rights activist, mentor, revolutionary, colleague, shero - <a href="https://www.spelman.edu/staff/profiles/gloria-wade-gayles.html">Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles</a>. Playwright and poet <a href="https://www.alliancetheatre.org/person/pearl-cleage/">Pearl Cleage</a> and <a href="https://www.hds.harvard.edu/people/marla-f-frederick">Marla Frederick</a>, Spelman alumna and Dean of the Harvard Divinity School, join the program to share how the beloved professor influenced her students and highlighted the experiences of Black Women in American culture.
Also, sometimes the best option for your child&rsquo;s education might be right around the corner from your home and you wouldn&rsquo;t even know it. That&rsquo;s where GeorgiaCAN steps him. We speak to a parent and two officials from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ga_can/">GeorgiaCAN</a> about how they&rsquo;re connecting families with the best education options for children. They also tell us about the upcoming <a href="https://atlantaschoolexpo.com/">2026 Atlanta School Choice Expo</a>.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.