Cedric Johnson K-12 Education Reports FY 2013 Budget Analysis: PK-12 Education January 24, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Cedric Johnson | 13 Comments on FY 2013 Budget Analysis: PK-12 Education Amidst a tenuous economic recovery, Georgia remains far from its fiscal position prior to the economic downturn. The FY 2013 Budget Analysis: PK-12 Education discusses the governor’s FY 2013 budget recommendations for the Department of Education and Bright from the Start: Department of Early Care and Learning, which administers Georgia’s universal Pre-K program. Download PDF. Read more » Budget Analysis Cedric Johnson Education FY 2013 PK-12 Report
Cedric Johnson Higher Education K-12 Education Reports FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Higher Education January 24, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Cedric Johnson | 9 Comments on FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Higher Education The FY 2013 budgets for higher education provide modest spending increases compared to FY 2012. The budgets provide funding for enrollment growth within both the university and technical college systems; however, the University System’s Teaching program and the Technical College System’s Technical Education program experience funding cuts. The higher education system plays an important role in […] Read more » Budget Analysis Cedric Johnson Education FY 2013 Higher Education Report
GBPI In The News No solution in sight for dwindling HOPE January 16, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Policy Analyst Cedric Johnson is quoted on the HOPE shortfall. Read full article. Read more » Athens Banner-Herald Cedric Johnson Education HOPE Scholarship Ray Henry
GBPI In The News Report Urges Need-based College Aid December 12, 2011 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin features the release of GBPI Policy Analyst Cedric Johnson’s new report, Making a Case for Need-based Financial Aid in Georgia. View the news article. Read more » Cedric Johnson Education GPB News Maura Walz Need-based Financial Aid
Featured K-12 Education Library Policy Areas Reports Making a Case for Need-based Financial Aid in Georgia December 8, 2011 / January 13, 2020 by Alan Essig By 2020 an estimated 61 percent of all jobs in the state will require a career certificate or college degree; however, only 34 percent of adults in Georgia have an associate degree or higher. This creates a sizable skills gap that must be closed. Postsecondary education is becoming a necessity in a 21st century economy. […] Read more » Cedric Johnson Education Need-based Financial Aid Report
Press Releases & Statements New Report Makes a Case for Need-based Financial Aid December 8, 2011 / January 13, 2020 by Alan Essig GBPI releases new report, Making a Case for Need-based Financial Aid in Georgia. Download Press Release Read more » Cedric Johnson Education Need-based Financial Aid Press Release
Blog Cedric Johnson Higher Education K-12 Education A Ray of “Hope” for Students Pursuing Higher Education December 8, 2011 / January 17, 2020 by Cedric Johnson | 3 Comments on A Ray of “Hope” for Students Pursuing Higher Education Paying for college has often been a deal-breaker for many individuals desiring to pursue a post-secondary education. Georgia has long looked to its prized HOPE program as a resource for helping Georgia students finance a college education. While HOPE has helped many Georgia students pay for college over the years, it is important to recognize […] Read more » Blog Cedric Johnson Education Higher Education HOPE Scholarship
Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets K-12 Education Library Policy Areas Smaller Budgets Impact Higher Education June 22, 2011 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin This fact sheet provides an overview of the FY 2012 budgets for the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia. Download the PDF. Read more » Education Fact Sheet State Budget Technical College System of Georgia University System of Georgia
Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets K-12 Education Library Policy Areas Funding Cuts Affect HOPE Program June 22, 2011 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin The FY 2012 budget allocates $650 million in total funding for programs that provide financial assistance for post-secondary education. The majority of the funding is provided by state lottery games. Download the PDF. Read more » Education Fact Sheet FY 2012 HOPE Scholarship State Budget
Budget and Taxes K-12 Education Library Policy Areas Reports Overview of the ESPLOST Initiative for Four Metro Atlanta School Systems May 24, 2011 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin This policy brief provides an overview of the financial performance and expenditure activity related to the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) initiatives for Atlanta Public Schools, City Schools of Decatur, DeKalb County School System and Fulton County School System. Download the PDF. Read more » Cedric Johnson Education Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ESPLOST Report State Taxes
