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Georgia House speaker announces members of new literacy task force

Georgia House speaker announces members of new literacy task force Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announced Monday members of the Georgia Literacy Task Force. The task force will be responsible for evaluating and recommending key components of the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, including reviewing instructional materials, and professional learning programs. “The Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026 marks a historic milestone and generational investment in the future of […]

todaySeptember 3, 2026 10

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GLAAD survey shows Americans still lack basic HIV knowledge

Many Americans still misunderstand HIV, new GLAAD survey finds Medical advances have dramatically changed HIV prevention and treatment, but many Americans may still be relying on an outdated understanding of the virus. New findings from GLAAD's biannual HIV Stigma Report point to a broad information gap, particularly among younger adults. The organization is calling for more current and realistic conversations about HIV in both public health education and entertainment. The […]

todayAugust 24, 2026 12

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State officials accuse Muscogee County schools of delaying foster student enrollment

State officials accuse Muscogee County schools of delaying foster student enrollment A dispute between Georgia child welfare officials and the Muscogee County School District is raising questions about how foster children are enrolled in public schools. The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services says the district has made the process more difficult than intended under Senate Bill 431, a law lawmakers approved to reduce delays for students entering foster […]

todayAugust 24, 2026 11

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Kemp suspends entire Dublin school board amid $20 million financial crisis

Kemp suspends entire Dublin school board amid $20 million financial crisis Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended all seven members of the Dublin City Board of Education due to a multimillion-dollar financial crisis. Kemp signed an executive order Monday suspending Amanda Smith, John Bell, Jeff Davis, Joanna Glover, Peggy Johnson, James Lanier and Kenny Walters while also creating a committee to recommend temporary replacements of the board. The Georgia Board of […]

todayAugust 19, 2026 13

State Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick opens the first meeting for the Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia’s Foster Care System on Aug. 13. Credit: Georgia State Senate Vimeo.
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Georgia lawmakers examine rising foster care costs amid $85M budget shortfall

Georgia lawmakers examine rising foster care costs amid $85M budget shortfall A joint study committee of the Georgia General Assembly met Thursday to discuss the state’s foster care system amid rising costs. The Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia’s Foster Care System was created to review the system, services and costs of those services. State Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, co-chair of the committee, opened the meeting on Thursday […]

todayAugust 17, 2026 10

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Georgia students show continued gains in math and other subjects

Georgia students show continued gains in math and other subjects Georgia’s Department of Education released updated testing data Thursday showing promising improvements of Georgia students, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. Third graders through high school students have either met pre-pandemic levels in math, science and social studies or are testing just under. Allison Timberlake, a deputy superintendent at the state agency, told GPB News that math results have risen for […]

todayAugust 11, 2026 14

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Federal Head Start overhaul could impact more than 20,000 Georgia children

Federal Head Start overhaul could impact more than 20,000 Georgia children A new plan by the federal government could impact Head Start programs in Georgia.  Head Start centers nationwide serve around 700,000 children providing early childhood education, health, nutrition and family support services to low-income children. Officials with the Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday plans to overhaul the program, throwing out many regulations. The department argues that […]

todayAugust 11, 2026 10

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Georgia students head back to school as new year begins Monday

Georgia students head back to school as new year begins Monday Children, parents and teachers have been preparing for the first day of school for weeks, and some will head back to the classroom today for the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year. Several schools across Georgia welcome back children Monday, including Atlanta Public Schools, Cobb County Schools and Bibb County Schools. Jennifer Rich of Centennial Academy said she […]

todayAugust 3, 2026 12

Chivon Carter founded Community Co. in McDonough after struggling to find the early childhood program she wanted for her own children. Today, the center focuses on play-based learning, mindfulness and building a supportive community for families. CBS News Atlanta
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McDonough mom creates learning center built on community

McDonough mom creates learning center built on community After struggling to find a community for her children, a mom in McDonough, Georgia, decided to build one herself. Chivon Carter founded Community Co., an early childhood center that focuses on community and helping children learn through play. "When you look through the lens of the idea that we're actually raising people and not little kids, everything changes. Here we teach children […]

todayJuly 29, 2026 14