Senate Turns Focus to FY18 Budget
Download a PDF of this issue. After the Crossover Day rush, legislators slowed their pace a bit, but continued work… Read More
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2017 Crossover Day Report
Download a PDF of this issue. March 3 was the 28th legislative day of the 2017 session, known as Crossover… Read More
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Low-Performing Schools, Medical Marijuana Bills Proceed from House to Senate
Download a PDF of this issue. March 3 was Crossover Day, marking the 28th of 40 legislative days—and the final… Read More
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Education’s Top Issues: Student Mental Health—Time for Action
by Caitlin Daugherty Kokenes This week we are continuing to highlight issues from the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education’s… Read More
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Gov. and Mrs. Deal Launch Read Across Georgia Month
First Couple Proclaims March 2 Get Georgia Reading Day Gov. Nathan Deal and first lady Sandra Deal hosted a press… Read More
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Low-Performing Schools Bill Moves Ahead as Crossover Day Approaches
Download a PDF of this issue. Three legislative days remain before Crossover Day, which is scheduled for Friday, March 3…. Read More
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The Road She has Taken
2017 News’ favorite public servant Bryan County Family Connection Coordinator Wendy Sims at her office in Pembroke. Sims was named… Read More
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House Passes FY18 Budget that Includes Increase for Georgia Family Connection
Download a PDF of this issue. The House and Senate agreed on a final version of the Amended FY17 budget,… Read More
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Current Issue to Watch—No Opportunity School District—What Now?
by Dana Rickman The most recent post in this blog space by Steve Dolinger, president of the Georgia Partnership for… Read More
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Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation Awards $487,000 in Grants to Improve Youth Fitness
The Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation has awarded $487,000 to seven nonprofit organizations using innovative ideas to increase time Georgia youth… Read More
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House Bill Provides Alternative to Opportunity School District; Federal Relief Funds Approved
Download a PDF of this issue. HB 338 (Rep. Kevin Tanner, 9th) was introduced last week as a comprehensive intervention… Read More
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The Top Ten Education Issues to Watch in 2017
by Steve Dolinger The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education since 2005 has begun the new year unveiling its signature… Read More