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.
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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.
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Less than 30 Days Left to Make Sure Every Georgian Counts in Census 2020
As of today, 27% of Georgians have still not responded and only 38 of Georgia’s counties are meeting their 2010 rate, which places Georgia 49th in the nation in total response. More than ever, we can see in the wake of this pandemic why the census matters.
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New Guide Leads You Step by Step to Successfully Vote in November Election
When members of a community vote in elections, they increase civic health. More voting and more information about voting equals healthier, more supportive communities. And that means a better life for you and your family.
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Amplifying Teachers’ Voices to Improve Student Outcomes in Georgia
Too many of Georgia’s students arrive at school each day dreading six words: “Can you read the next paragraph?” Clayton County Public Schools assistant superintendent Ebony Lee talks about increasing all students’ access to the conditions that help to cultivate college- and work-ready graduates.
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“Managing Your Money in Hard Times”—a Free Financial Management Webinar Open to All Georgians
By Dustin Landrum Director of Strategic Partnerships, Georgia Public Library Service Over the past few months, Georgia communities have faced… Read More
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GaFCP—Recommitting to Doing Our Part
Georgia Family Connection Partnership (GaFCP) stands with the world as we remember Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so… Read More
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2020 Request for Proposals: Comprehensive School-Based Health Center Program
Offered by PARTNERS for Equity in Child and Adolescent Health Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and the… Read More
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Teacher Appreciation Month 2020—In Circumstances We Wouldn’t have Chosen, Teachers Rose Above
by State School Superintendent Richard Woods It is never difficult to write a letter for Teacher Appreciation Month. Teachers, you… Read More
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Georgia Behind the Nation in 2020 Census Response
by Calista Jahn It’s been a month since Census Day, and Georgia is lagging behind the rest of the United… Read More
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Top Ten Issues for Georgia’s Children—Quality Early Care and Its Economic Impact
by Dana RickmanVice President, Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education In 1990, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released the inaugural… Read More
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Yummy Success—A Collaborative Event
Crisp County Community Council, Inc., a Georgia Family Connection county Collaborative, recently partnered with the Crisp UGA Extension Service—Family and… Read More