Unwrapping Kindness
My story, The Night the Stars Fell from the Sky, is rooted in two very meaningful parts of my life: my family and my career in education that spanned 38 years. Read More
The Other ACE: Adverse Community Environments
It’s difficult to even approach the topic of resilience while people are trying to meet basic needs during a crisis. However, it’s also the most crucial time to have this conversation. Read More
Troup County Reframes Summer Reading Efforts Amidst Pandemic
Troup County literacy leaders found new ways to reach kids safely this year, expanding coverage and piloting an online tutoring program called “Read, Learn, Grow.” Read More
Twiggs County Family Connection—Bringing Literacy Home
Twiggs County Family Connection's summer reading program was transitioned to a virtual platform, presenting new challenges—and opportunities to reach the county’s most vulnerable children and families. Read More
Once Upon a Time in Georgia, Families Stayed Connected Through Stories
Some local celebrated authors, storytellers, and musicians have come together to connect with and inspire children and families through stories. Read More
Books for Keeps Overcomes Pandemic Obstacles to Keep Distributing Books
With in-school distribution out, Books for Keeps came up with another idea — why not take the books to where the children live? Read More
The Power and Magic of Reading and Learning
Sara Lee Crumbs, Quitman County Family Connection coordinator, said something magical happens Read More
GaDOE Launches ‘Getting Ready’ Guides for Kindergarten through Third Grade
The Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) are launching “Getting Ready” guides to help parents of the youngest learners prepare for the upcoming school year. Read More
Georgiasummer.org Helps Kids Thrive While School’s Out
GeorgiaSummer.org features more resources than ever before to help families find healthy food, safety tips, summer camp and child care information, and resources that will keep children engaged in learning and literacy. Read More
Improving Literacy by Listening
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 Partners With Bright By Text To Provide Free Childhood Resources To Parents and Caregivers
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
Fueling A Love of Learning
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
Summer for Georgia Readers Starts Today
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
How Are the Children?
Ellyn Cochran, United Way of Greater Atlanta’s senior director of Early Learning and Development, says all Get Georgia Reading Campaign communities need to rethink this question when assessing children’s well being. Read More
Shared Reading Program Supports Families in NICU and Beyond
Grady’s NICU in Atlanta is focused on opportunities for interventions from the NICU to school to improve behavioral and functional outcomes for babies born prematurely. Read More
Celebrate National Library Week
Celebrate National Library Week virtually with Georgia Public Library Service through April 25. Read More
Parents Urged to Read with Young Students During School Closure
The Children’s Reading Foundation of Georgia, a nonprofit recently established in Glynn County, is among many local groups encouraging parents to spend time daily reading with their children. Read More
Georgia’s Pre-K Program Offering Resources for At Home Learning
DECAL is offering the “Georgia Pre-K At Home" website that includes educational resources divided into four categories. Read More
Investing in Early Brain Development
Marcus Autism Center Director Dr. Ami Klin says early brain development is the best investment we can make in public health. Read More
Recognizing the Signals Kids are Sending to Help them Succeed
by Sarah Torian and Arianne Weldon Douglas County Juvenile Court Judge Peggy Read More