Gwinnett Libraries Bring Learning Alive
Gwinnett County Public Library is the first branch-wide library system in the U.S. to rollout Learning alive, an augmented-reality based reading and math learning kit. Read More
New Homegrown Children’s Book will Go to Every Public Elementary School and Library in Georgia
Forever Loblolly encourages children to become authors of their own future. Read More
GaDOE Launches Partnership for Rural Growth
GaDOE dedicates an additional $1.6 million to education in rural Georgia. Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Georgia Wins National Award for Farm-to-School Efforts, Promotion of Georgia-Grown School Meals
GaDOE was recognized for its state promotion of Farm to School across Georgia by the United States Department of Agriculture. Read More
Georgia’s Child and Adult Care Food Program Available to Eligible and Approved Facilities
DECAL is seeking eligible child and adult care facilities to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Read More