Hayward Cordy, executive director of the Oconee Regional Educational Service Agency, says that poverty, disability, race, and gender do not define a child’s destiny—and just one supportive voice can change a whole life’s trajectory. Read More
Suzanne Harbin, director of the Early Childhood Initiative at the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia, shares a vital lesson about the importance of talking to and listening to families. Read More
GPB is partnering with Bright By Text, a service that provides free childhood education and development tools, along with community resources, directly to smartphones. Read More
Emily Rubin, director of Communication Crossroads, emphasizes the importance of creating a positive learning environment where social-emotional engagement is the fuel for a child’s learning. Read More
Cayanna Good at Technical College System of Georgia talks about a strong predictor for high school graduation outcomes: the reading level of the parents of Georgia’s 1.7 million students. Read More
As we enter an unusual Teacher Appreciation Month, I am asking that all Georgians who have been touched by the contributions of a teacher during this time of distance learning – whether you are a student, parent, or community member—join us in saying “thank you.” Read More
You can continue to read anywhere, anytime, and virtually anything this summer, because Get Georgia Reading partner Renaissance myON will keep delivering thousands of free books to your computer and mobile devices through Aug. 21. Read More