Georgia ranks 38th in school spending
GBPI Admin
June 15, 2016
If you want to start a debate in the Georgia Legislature, ask this question: Are we spending enough on our schools? Read more.
Tag: Education
Good times in Georgia spur tax-cut push as history’s lesson lost
GBPI Admin
March 21, 2016
Times are good in Georgia after four years of growing revenue. So lawmakers there are preparing to cut income taxes to one of the lowest levels in the southeast, joining states determined to reduce rates instead of letting the cash
Richardson: Synapses to Success
GBPI Admin
February 20, 2016
I’ve always been thankful for going to school in the era when I did. It was B.C, Before Computers. Read more.
Another Tax Credit for Private School Scholarships
Claire Suggs
February 16, 2016
Georgia lawmakers are considering legislation to create a new tax credit for individuals and corporations that donate to organizations that provide scholarships to K-12 students from low-income families to attend private schools. The proposal, House Bill 865, would establish the
Georgia Lawmakers Can Still Create Opportunity for State’s Young Immigrants
Melissa Johnson
February 5, 2016
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled Monday against a group of young immigrants seeking in-state tuition at the state’s colleges and universities. The court’s ruling leaves the option for Georgia lawmakers to allow young immigrants to pay in-state tuition if they
Pre-K and HOPE Rebound in 2017 Budget, Still Room to Improve
Claire Suggs
February 4, 2016
The nearly $1.05 billion for lottery-funded programs in Gov. Nathan Deal’s proposed budget adds money to increase Pre-Kindergarten teachers’ salaries and expands a grant program for technical college students. These are helpful steps to improve the quality of the Pre-K
State Education Cuts Still Linger for School Districts
Claire Suggs
January 27, 2016
The $8.92 billion for Georgia’s 180 public school districts in Gov. Nathan Deal’s 2017 budget proposal represents a $415.9 million increase above the 2016 budget. The good news is the proposal reduces the austerity cut in state K-12 funding imposed
Legislature could replace 30-year-old school funding formula
GBPI Admin
January 12, 2016
Georgia has funded its public schools the same way for 30 years. Some educators and lawmakers are complaining the formula the state uses is old and out-of-date. Read more.
Get education, health care right to build Georgia’s prosperity
GBPI Admin
January 9, 2016
Education and health care spending amount to about three quarters of the state budget Georgia lawmakers are set to shape when they return to the Gold Dome this week. Read more.
GBPI chief Taifa Smith Butler: Georgia needs more investment in human capital
GBPI Admin
January 7, 2016
As next Monday’s opening of of the General Assembly draws closer, the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute held a meet and greet luncheon this week to introduce Executive Director Tiafa Smith Butler to Southwest Georgia. Read more.
