Faced with a growing number of options for where to enroll their children in school, parents quickly narrow their choices based on their own educational experience as students.
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Report: Decline of Child Population Could Affect GA
Georgia is one of only a few states to see an increase in its population of children, but a report indicates residents could soon see the impact of a falling rate nationally, which will show up in education, health care, and workforce numbers.
Georgia Lawmakers’ School Voucher Push Stumbling to Finish with Little Time Left to Recover
The latest plan to expand school vouchers in Georgia was dealt a blow Thursday when the House failed to hold a vote after more than an hour and a half of debate.
School Spending, Enhanced HOPE and Vouchers on Minds of Georgia Lawmakers in Session’s Final Days
Georgia students and families could see big changes to their public schools this year as lawmakers continue work on numerous education bills that pump more money into classrooms, sweeten the HOPE Scholarship and expand school vouchers.
How Parents and Schools Can Get Chronically Absent Kids Back in the Classroom
In the wake of the pandemic, more students are missing school than ever before. But there are steps parents and schools can take to get kids back into class.
Georgia State School Superintendent Candidates Lay Out Visions for Teacher Retention, Funding
The two candidates vying to lead Georgia’s public schools shared a stage Thursday to sound off on the top issues facing teachers and students at a forum sponsored by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education.
Back to School Checklist to Get Students Excited for the Classroom
It’s that time of year again, as parents gear up their children to return to school. With the first bell’s ringing right around the corner, this back-to-school checklist is full of things kids pre-K to 12 will need this year:
Rising Costs Deliver Extra Pain for Back-To-School Shoppers This Year
Nearly all of Georgia’s public school students are back at their desks this week as the bell rings on a new school year.