Our best strategy for supporting literacy in Georgia is to work together, form connections, and engage with one another. So, we need to consider strategies to maintain our social emotional engagement so that we are all “refueled.” Read More
The Georgia Department of Education is producing 25-minute podcasts that explore innovative strategies and state and local resources that can inform community efforts to advance literacy. Read More
“Livin’ La Vida Okra” is a statewide celebration coordinated by Georgia Organics to help kids across Georgia get to know okra by growing, eating, and learning about it. Read More
Check out these fun titles for new chapter book readers from Cleo Joyce, programming manager at Forsyth County Public Library. Read More
Get Meriwether Reading is reaching children by merging the arts with their literacy initiatives. Read More
The OrganWise Guys will provide all Georgia’s children with access to digital resources that help families nurture healthy habits in a fun and engaging way, available through Aug. 15. Read More
The recipients of the 2021 Empowering Communities through Collective Impact Grant Initiative: Bringing The Basics to Communities in Georgia will receive up to $25,000. Read More
Hancock County Family Connection-CIS is helping parents and caregivers connect with their children at home by utilizing fun activities and resources they received from the Get Georgia Reading Campaign, GPB, and GaDOE. Read More
Get Georgia Reading, GPB, and GaDOE assembled an array of fun activities parents and caregivers can use to connect with their children at home and reached out to some Georgia Family Connection Collaboratives to get the materials to their most vulnerable families. Read More
Get Georgia Reading partner Renaissance is again delivering thousands of free books—plus engaging daily news articles—to your computer and mobile devices, available 24 hours a day from May 3 through July 31. Read More
Promoting literacy helps protect the health, well-being and economy of communities, and it’s a great way to engage young readers. Read More
The goal of the “Glynn County Book Buddy Videos” program is to get age-appropriate books in the hands of the community’s 4 year olds and engage them in early literacy education. Read More
A new affordable apartment complex in Warner Robins utilizes an on-site early learning center in the clubhouse to provide young children with supports and services they need to boost early literacy skills. Read More
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
Roadmap to Reading is a dynamic, relationship-based online program designed to help teachers construct each child’s deep reading brain during the upcoming school year. Read More
“Turnip the Volume (Can you Dig It?)” is a statewide celebration coordinated by Georgia Organics to help kids across Georgia get to know turnips by growing, eating, and learning about it. Read More
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
Some local celebrated authors, storytellers, and musicians have come together to connect with and inspire children and families through stories. Read More
Sara Lee Crumbs, Quitman County Family Connection coordinator, said something magical happens Read More
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