Jason was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami and a law degree from Emory University. Jason and his wife, Ariel, have two children, Jaeden and Zoe. They live in northwest Atlanta.

Jason is Vice President at Equifax Inc. He previously worked as a litigation associate at the law firm Dentons US, LLP and as a teacher.

Jason Esteves is a member of the Atlanta Board of Education. He has served two terms and is currently Board Chair.

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During his time on the board of education, the Atlanta Public School system increased the number of students taking advanced placement, international baccalaureate and college preparation classes, and started the Atlanta College and Career Academy to help prepare students for college, career, and adulthood.

- During his time on the board of education, the Atlanta Public School system increased the number of students taking advanced placement, international baccalaureate and college preparation classes, and started the Atlanta College and Career Academy to help prepare students for college, career, and adulthood.

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During his time on the board of education, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) increased its partnerships with non-profits and business to give more students access to wraparound services like mental health counselors, healthcare, and social workers.

Said, "none of our students in Atlanta Public Schools, or anywhere, are taking CRT \[Critical Race Theory\] classes. But here's the bigger thing with CRT: they're not really targeting critical race theory. They just want us to stop talking about race ... how are we supposed to fix things if we're not talking about root causes?"

- During his time on the board of education, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) increased its partnerships with non-profits and business to give more students access to wraparound services like mental health counselors, healthcare, and social workers.
- Said, "none of our students in Atlanta Public Schools, or anywhere, are taking CRT \[Critical Race Theory\] classes. But here's the bigger thing with CRT: they're not really targeting critical race theory. They just want us to stop talking about race ... how are we supposed to fix things if we're not talking about root causes?"

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Said "I have worked hard with my colleagues to stabilize a school system that had been rocked by scandal and dysfunction a little over a decade ago. We shored up APS’s finances and redirected more money than ever to school sites and classrooms."

- Said "I have worked hard with my colleagues to stabilize a school system that had been rocked by scandal and dysfunction a little over a decade ago. We shored up APS’s finances and redirected more money than ever to school sites and classrooms."

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Supports increased mental health and social support services to help students deal with the trauma of the pandemic.

Wants to help kids catch up on the learning that they missed.

Said, "we just have to make sure that everyone understands that there will be some fallout from this pandemic. What we have to do as a school system is really focus in on what we know works, addressing social, emotional, mental health needs, and then focusing in on math. And literacy. That’s the focus for the next few years."

- Supports increased mental health and social support services to help students deal with the trauma of the pandemic.
- Wants to help kids catch up on the learning that they missed. 
- Said, "we just have to make sure that everyone understands that there will be some fallout from this pandemic. What we have to do as a school system is really focus in on what we know works, addressing social, emotional, mental health needs, and then focusing in on math. And literacy. That’s the focus for the next few years."

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Jason Esteves

D'Jaris was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology with a concentration in special education from Johnson C. Smith University and a master's degree in employment and labor law from Tulane University. She lives in southwest Atlanta.

D'Jaris is a Human Resources professional specializing in talent acquisition. She founded Secrets of a Southern Belle & Gent, a college and career coaching program, and M.A.R.I.E Project, to support students who are "at risk" educationally.

D'Jaris James' campaign for the board of education is her first entry into politics.

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As of August 9, 2021, D'Jaris James’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports increased funding for project-based learning.

- Supports increased funding for project-based learning.

Plans to implement classes on promoting financial literacy, civics and career planning & development.

- Plans to implement classes on promoting financial literacy, civics and career planning & development.

D'Jaris James

Information about Jason's personal background is not available at this time.

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Jason has worked in various positions in education and human development over the last 10 years. He is the Neighborhood Planning Unit K Chair and has served on Georgia’s PTA District 10 Male Involvement Committee and GaDOE Region 5 as parent coordinator. He completed board certification through the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and has a certification from the Georgia Leadership Academy Economic & Leadership Development.

Jason Allen's campaign for the board of education is his first entry into politics.

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Supports "allowing students as early as 4th grade to begin training and preparation of workforce development skills and the training required in college or other continued educational opportunities."

- Supports "allowing students as early as 4th grade to begin training and preparation of workforce development skills and the training required in college or other continued educational opportunities."

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Promises to prioritize equity by improving family and community engagement, early education and work force development.

Plans to prioritize feedback and improve flexibility for teachers in learning models.

- Promises to prioritize equity by improving family and community engagement, early education and work force development.
- Plans to prioritize feedback and improve flexibility for teachers in learning models.

Plans to balance budgeting with academic and wraparound services for student success.

Plans "to improve \[\] accountability over budgeting connecting to instruction."

- Plans to balance budgeting with academic and wraparound services for student success.
- Plans "to improve \[\] accountability over budgeting connecting to instruction."

Supports flexibility in allowing for classes to take place in person, virtually and hybrid.

- Supports flexibility in allowing for classes to take place in person, virtually and hybrid.

Jason Allen

- The Board of Education runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the city government. 
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day. 
- Some Board of Education members are elected by the entire city, while others represent specific districts. 
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.
