May 20, 2021
Sumter County Family Connection and Sumter County Head Start, through the Get Georgia Reading at Home grant, distributed take-home activity kits to families most in need to enhance learning. Read More
February 27, 2020
by Sarah Torian and Arianne Weldon Douglas County Juvenile Court Judge Peggy Read More
January 8, 2020
GPB invites all Georgia students in kindergarten through third grade to create a Read More
October 30, 2019
Cook County Family Connection Executive Director Zoe Meyers organized Loblolly Day to combine art and literacy for Cook County kids. Read More
September 26, 2018
One of the things that I will miss most when Nathan leaves public office is traveling around the state and reading to children. Read More
May 14, 2018
myON by Renaissance is delivering thousands of free books to your computer and mobile devices. Read More
March 8, 2018
Gov. Deal proclaimed March 5 as Get Georgia Reading Day to highlight the critical role of reading and literacy skills in building a brighter future. Read More
February 15, 2018
The Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation is looking for innovative ideas to increase the time middle-school girls spend in moderate and vigorous physical activity. Read More
February 15, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal recently announced grant awards to 48 projects as part of the Early Language and Literacy Mini-Grant Program. Read More
February 6, 2018
DECAL will select a winner from a local public-school system and a winner from a private child care center. Read More
December 15, 2017
Arianne Weldon was among a group of literacy and education advocates who received KPMG’s 2017 More Than a Book award. Read More
December 13, 2017
GaDOE was recognized for its state promotion of Farm to School across Georgia by the United States Department of Agriculture. Read More
November 29, 2017
DECAL is seeking eligible child and adult care facilities to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Read More
November 21, 2017
The GaDOE has received a grant that will provide $61.5 million to improve reading and literacy outcomes for Georgia's children. Read More
November 9, 2017
A collaboration in west Georgia ensures that children with language impairments are identified early and receive the support they need. Read More
September 29, 2017
A record amount of Georgia libraries offered “lunch at the library” programs this year. Read More
September 27, 2017
Hundreds of state and local leaders will celebrate the 25th birthday of Georgia’s Pre-K Program next week. Read More
August 3, 2017
DECAL and GOSA have awarded approximately $2 million in Early Language and Literacy Classroom Grants. Read More
July 26, 2017
Crisp County is ensuring that early learning educators are equipped with evidence-informed skills, knowledge, and resources to support students. Read More
July 11, 2017
The program was inspired by Governor Nathan Deal’s Grade Level Reading Initiative. Read More