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
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
Georgia Receives $61 Million for Reading and Literacy
The GaDOE has received a grant that will provide $61.5 million to improve reading and literacy outcomes for Georgia's children. Read More
Six Elementary School Communities Receive Third-Grade Reading Community Award Grants
The Third Grade Reading Community Award supports the implementation of community-driven solutions to improve third-grade reading. Read More
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