Good Eats, Great Reads, and Fun Programs
A record amount of Georgia libraries offered “lunch at the library” programs this year. Read More
October is Farm to School Month
Each year, Georgia Organics encourages kids across Georgia to try new things and make healthy choices. Read More
Georgia Pre-K Week 2017—October 2-6
Hundreds of state and local leaders will celebrate the 25th birthday of Georgia’s Pre-K Program next week. Read More
Almost 10,000 U.S. Public Schools Reporting 30% of Students Are Chronically Absent
The analysis found that overall, more than 7 million students nationwide are chronically absent from school. Read More
New Reading Strategy in Colquitt County Gets Attention
At two Colquitt County Schools campuses reading is a daily event for students and teachers. Read More
GOSA Announces New Community-Based Literacy Grants
GOSA announced the launch of the Early Language and Literacy Mini-Grant Program designed to invest in community partnerships. Read More
Six Counties in Georgia Join the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
The new counties include: Baker, Cobb, Mitchell, Randolph, Spalding, and Troup. Read More
State Agencies Award Grants to 50 Infant and Toddler Classrooms Across the State
DECAL and GOSA have awarded approximately $2 million in Early Language and Literacy Classroom Grants. Read More
Get Georgia Reading Campaign Receives Communications Awards
The Get Georgia Reading Campaign recently received “Best Print Collateral” and “Best Video” awards from the National Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. Read More
Crisp County Pre-K Rocks
Crisp County is ensuring that early learning educators are equipped with evidence-informed skills, knowledge, and resources to support students. Read More
Deal Announces Launch of Words2Reading Website
The Words2Reading website has curated resources to help develop and sharpen early childhood language and literacy skills. Read More
Hancock County Students Read, Read, Read to Succeed
The Hancock County EC-HEED strategy team made the data-driven decision to focus on increasing third-grade reading proficiency—and it's working. Read More
Fielding Strong Community Partnerships
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services recently hosted the second annual “Family Day with the Braves." Read More
Second Annual “Read Across Valdosta” Kicks Off
The program was inspired by Governor Nathan Deal’s Grade Level Reading Initiative. Read More
UDA Star Foundation Donates Books to First-Graders
The UDA Star Foundation donated more than 2,000 books to nearly 400 first graders at four schools. Read More
Georgia Ranks 42nd in the Nation for Child Well-Being
2017 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows Georgia improving in education and economic well-being, yet continues to struggle with health and community Read More
Building Community One Book at a Time in Wilkinson County
Children and families will soon have access to a wide-scale free book exchange, as 34 Little Libraries open. Read More
Rockmart Students Know “Reading’s What You Need” This Summer
Van Wert Elementary and Rockmart Public Library in Rockmart recently released their Read More
Get Georgia Reading Partners Team up to Increase Summer Learning, Safety, and Access to Free Meals for Children and Teens
GeorgiaSummer.org is a toolkit full of resources for summer reading, safety, and meals. Read More
Children across Georgia Have Access to Free Meals This Summer
The Summer Food Service Program is available to children 18 and under Read More