Calhoun City Schools Mobile Learning Lab Takes Children From “Crayons to Careers”
High school students operate the lab and provide language-rich, adult-child interactions under a teacher’s supervision. Read More
Georgia Students Surpass National Average on ACT for Third Year in a Row
Georgia’s average composite score of 21.4 was higher for the third consecutive year and the third time in state history, than the national average of 20.8. Read More
DECAL Announces Two-Generation Innovation Grant Funding Opportunity
The grant funding may be used to pilot or expand community initiatives that connect the early learning, postsecondary, and workforce systems at the local level. Read More
First Lady Sandra Deal Reflects on Georgia Pre-K Week
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
October is Farm to School Month
October is Farm to School Month, and schools and early care centers across Georgia are celebrating all things kale. Read More
The Rollins Center for Language and Literacy Leverages Every Opportunity to Support Children’s Success
The Rollins Center for Language and Literacy and its free online Cox Campus recently released the first section of its online courses for kindergarten through third grade educators. Read More
Analysis Finds More Than One in Four Students Attend Schools with High or Extreme Levels of Chronic Absence
For the first time, a new analysis of federal data on school absenteeism will show that data at the state, district, and individual school level. Read More
The Jungle Bus: Where Reading is an Adventure in Troup County
Reading a book can take a child anywhere—and The Jungle Bus will adventure anywhere in Troup County to put books into the hands of children. Read More
Georgia Literacy Leaders Receive Recognition from Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
Cook County was one of 29 communities in the nation that was recognized by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (GLR) with Pacesetter Honors. Read More
Fourteen Counties in Georgia Join the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
Georgia now leads the nation with the largest number of local efforts, with 88 communities in 82 counties partnered together through Get Georgia Reading. Read More
Books Sweeter than Candy for Kids in Georgia
Books for Keeps’ Stop Summer Slide! program is a research-based effort to end summer learning loss. Read More
Kids Need to Keep Learning Over the Summer – Here’s How
By State Librarian Julie Walker and State School Superintendent Richard Woods July Read More
Cobb County Public School Students Get All-Access PASS to Library Materials and Resources
Library PASS is one of the largest programs of its kind in the United States, targeting expansion of the reach of public-library resources. Read More
Fulton County Families Learn to Cook Together with CHOICES
Families in the Oak Hill area of Fulton County have limited access to affordable, nutritious food. And children who are hungry can't learn. Read More
Georgia Honored as Pacesetter for Commitment to Early Literacy and Student Success
Georgia is being recognized as a Pacesetter due to its focus on both the state policies and systems change needed to move the needle on grade-level reading and its focus on building local capacity. Read More
Georgia Ranks 39th in the Nation for Child and Family Well-being, Shows Improvement Across Education and Economic Domains
State continues to lag in some areas, but investments in children are poised to pay dividends Read More
GaDOE Provides $1 Million for School Wraparound Services to Improve Student Achievement
“Our job, and our responsibility to students, doesn’t end when the school bell rings,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. Read More
Online Map Helps Georgia Parents and Caregivers Locate After-School and Summer-Learning Programs
Please encourage the after-school and summer-learning programs in your community to go to this map and register for GSAN’s online database. Read More
Gov. and Mrs. Deal Join State Agencies in Warning About Dangers of Leaving Children Unattended In Vehicles
Officials hope a new PSA will help prevent heatstroke deaths of children this summer. Read More
Little Readers Program Helps Children of Incarcerated Loved Ones “Grow Up Great”
The Little Readers Book Club places children’s books in prison visitation rooms so kids can read and bond with incarcerated parents. Read More