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
Summer for Georgia Readers Begins Today
myON by Renaissance is delivering thousands of free books to your computer and mobile devices. Read More
Georgia Department of Education Awards Literacy Grants to 38 School Districts
Georgia was awarded a total of $61,579,800 through the federal Striving Readers grant competition. Read More
Parents Urged to be Smart Consumers When Looking for Summer Camps
Parents can verify their camps by visiting qualityrated.org to see if it is either licensed or exempt from licensing. Read More
Arianne Weldon Receives the 2018 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award
Get Georgia Reading Campaign Director Arianne Weldon was among 31 women who received the 2018 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award. Read More
Gov. and Mrs. Deal Launch Read Across Georgia Month One Last Time as First Couple
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
Kick Off Read Across Georgia Month During Get Georgia Reading Day at the Capitol on March 5
First Lady Sandra Deal will provide a sneak peak of a homegrown children’s book, which will be released in the fall. Read More
Ten Counties and Metropolitan Regions in Georgia Join the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
Georgia now leads the nation with the largest number of local efforts, with 74 communities in 68 counties partnered together through Get Georgia Reading. Read More
Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation Invites Middle-School Girls to Design Fitness Activities for Other Girls
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
Seven Georgia Family Connection Collaboratives Awarded Early Language and Literacy Mini-Grants
Gov. Nathan Deal recently announced grant awards to 48 projects as part of the Early Language and Literacy Mini-Grant Program. Read More
DECAL Seeking Applications for GA Pre-K Teachers of the Year
DECAL will select a winner from a local public-school system and a winner from a private child care center. Read More
“More Than a Book” Awards Luncheon Honors Get Georgia Reading Campaign’s Arianne Weldon
Arianne Weldon was among a group of literacy and education advocates who received KPMG’s 2017 More Than a Book award. Read More