K-12 Education Reports Effects of School Funding Cuts Continue to Linger December 4, 2019 / October 13, 2026 by Lamees Aisami Download PDF Education itself extends beyond the role of a society’s public good. It is not just morally right to ensure Georgians can access a quality education, it is economically beneficial.[1] Quality public education, when administered correctly, can improve economic outcomes for students when they transition into the workforce or pursue a postsecondary credential. For […] Read more »
Higher Education Jennifer Lee K-12 Education Reports Dual Enrollment Requires Sustainable Funding to Promote High School and College Success November 14, 2019 / October 13, 2026 by Jennifer Lee | 1 Comment on Dual Enrollment Requires Sustainable Funding to Promote High School and College Success Download PDF Overview Dual Enrollment presents an opportunity to better prepare students for success in both high school and college. Soon most jobs will require some level of postsecondary education.[1] Dual Enrollment prepares students for the transition between secondary and postsecondary education and helps students get to and through their chosen higher education paths and […] Read more » Dual Enrollment Education Higher Education
Blog Higher Education Jennifer Lee University System Guides Students into Majors Earlier to Improve Graduation Rates October 23, 2019 / March 18, 2021 by Jennifer Lee University System Guides Students into Majors Earlier to Improve Graduation Rates “What’s your major?” is a common question on college campuses. Georgia’s university system is changing its practices to shorten the time a student answers, “I’m undecided.” Some students step on campus with a clear idea of their academic focus, such as engineering or fine […] Read more » choosing a major Higher Education momentum approach Momentum Year University System of Georgia
K-12 Education Reports Stephen Owens Education in Georgia’s Black Belt: Policy Solutions to Help Overcome a History of Exclusion October 10, 2019 / October 13, 2026 by Stephen Owens | 1 Comment on Education in Georgia’s Black Belt: Policy Solutions to Help Overcome a History of Exclusion Georgia lawmakers must address the legacy of exclusion that students in the Black Belt region face. Read more »
Higher Education Jennifer Lee Reports 2019 Georgia Higher Education Data Book September 12, 2019 / March 23, 2021 by Jennifer Lee This report provides a snapshot of differences in educational attainment throughout Georgia and earnings differences by education level, highlighting the role of higher education in economic mobility and outcomes. Higher education can help Georgia fill workforce gaps and empower Georgians to transform their lives, improve their earnings and career opportunities and contribute more to their […] Read more » Higher Education HOPE Scholarship Technical College System of Georgia tuition University System of Georgia
K-12 Education Stephen Owens Georgia’s K-12 Equalization Grants Explained August 29, 2019 / March 23, 2021 by Stephen Owens The state of Georgia has a constitutional obligation to provide every child with an “adequate public education.”[1] Over the past 50 years, almost every state’s funding laws have been created or changed in response to lawsuits alleging that schools are either not funded enough (adequacy challenges) or not funded fairly (equity challenges). Georgia lawmakers enacted […] Read more » Education equalization equalization grants K-12
Blog K-12 Education Fairer Funding, Fairer Schools August 20, 2019 / January 4, 2021 by Lamees Aisami Adjusting the School Funding Formula for a More Equitable Learning Environment A new report from the Education Law Center (ELC), a research organization that advocates for fair education funding across the U.S., highlights the need for updates to how Georgia supports our most disadvantaged students. Additional Funding for Low-Income Students in Other States Kentucky adds […] Read more » Education K-12 Quality Basic Education
Budget Primer Higher Education Jennifer Lee K-12 Education Reports Stephen Owens Georgia Education Budget Primer for State Fiscal Year 2020 July 1, 2019 / April 14, 2020 by Stephen Owens You can download and share all the images and charts in the Education Primer by clicking here. This section begins with K-12 education. Click here to jump to higher education. Georgia lawmakers committed $707 million more to the state’s K-12 public education system in the 2020 budget than the prior year, for a total of […] Read more » Dual Enrollment Education Georgia Budget Primer Higher Education HOPE Scholarship K-12
Fact Sheets K-12 Education Stephen Owens Teachers Retirement System of Georgia Explained June 27, 2019 / May 26, 2020 by Stephen Owens | 12 Comments on Teachers Retirement System of Georgia Explained State lawmakers introduced several bills in the 2019 legislative session that could significantly alter the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) if passed in 2020. There are 390,000 current and former Georgia educators participating in the pension system as either active members or benefits recipients. Any changes to TRS have immense implications to the state’s […] Read more » Education K-12 Teachers Retirement System of Georgia
Fact Sheets Higher Education Jennifer Lee Get Answers About HOPE Scholarships and Grants June 5, 2019 / May 26, 2020 by Jennifer Lee HOPE At-a-Glance provides a quick and simple reference of the state’s six lottery-funded HOPE programs. HOPE provides grants and scholarships to students pursuing technical certificates and diplomas and associate and bachelor’s degrees. This downloadable, one-page fact sheet includes state budget information, eligibility requirements and number of students served. For more detailed information on HOPE, visit […] Read more » Education Fact Sheet Higher Education HOPE grants HOPE Scholarship
