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Parents, ready to level up your knowledge? 📚 Summer is the perfect time to explore education reform! We've got podcasts, films, and resources to help you understand the changes shaping our schools. gacan.org/blog/diving-in…

We’re less than two weeks away from the first day of school for most students across Georgia! Here are a few more tips to help families get ready for a strong start to the school year.

Congrats Kayla!

Join us this week for a powerful conversation with parents about the back-to-school season! We’ll be joined by parent advocate leaders from across Georgia. RSVP: speak4.app/lp/d801pn3i

Over the next two weeks, there are a ton of events happening across Georgia around back-to-school. We wanted to take a moment to share a list of events for your family to check out and maybe even score some free school supplies. gacan.org/blog/back-to-s…

We're a week away from our annual back-to-school parent panel! Hope you can make it. Make sure to RSVP here: speak4.app/lp/d801pn3i

Mark your calendars for the 14th Annual Communities In Schools of Henry County Parent Expo on August 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Heritage Park in McDonough! Students may receive free book bags, speak with representatives from local colleges, and enjoy a day of food and fun for the whole…

Chelsea Hutchings is an advocate for education freedom and children with disabilities. When her youngest child—who has Down syndrome—was removed from his neighborhood school without parental consent, Chelsea was forced to confront the systemic inequities in public education.

We're excited to announce the parent panelists for our Back to School call next week! Join us to hear their tips and strategies for a successful school year. Don't forget to sign up to attend. RSVP: speak4.app/lp/d801pn3i

Join the Georgia Partnership and @EmoryRollins on August 14 at Emory University for a Critical Issues Forum exploring how Georgia schools are navigating new laws and shifting practices around student cell phone use. Learn more and register: bit.ly/GPEECellPhones

Get ready for an exciting day! APS is thrilled to announce the Back to School Festival, exclusively for APS families, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Lakewood Stadium from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fun-filled family event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with district services…

It's great to see @MariettaCitySch highlighted for their progress around literacy in this report. We see them as a leader in this work. Our hope is that districts across the state replicate the work they're doing. the74million.org/article/how-di…

So proud of Chelsea and her advocacy for kids in our state. She’s a true leader and a clear example of why programs like @_GA_CAN’s Parent Fellowship are so important. Keep up the incredible work!

“It is imperative for our legislators to look at the way the public school system is set up now, look at the exclusive boundary lines and how they are harmful to our children, and to make a change.” - Chelsea Hutchings, 2025 No More Lines Ambassador 🌐

It's great to see districts rolling out these policies around cell phones and other devices. We know this increases students' focus, reduces distractions, and fosters a more effective learning environment.

We need your help recruiting new advocates as we table at events across the state over the next few weeks. All volunteers will receive a free T-shirt as a thank you. Sign up here: forms.gle/C3fGuBRWK9Xs93…

We're just under a month away from school starting—can you believe it?! To help you prepare, we wanted to share some tips. Below are a few suggestions for the month before school begins.

Georgia's chronic absenteeism rate last year was 21.3%. This was so much of a concern that @johnfkennedyga created a Senate study committee to look into it with the State House joining forces. savannahnow.com/story/news/pol…

Join us next week as we deep dive into the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship and the Georgia Promise Scholarship. RSVP here: speak4.app/lp/ne01qs54

We're so excited to meet the graduates from GA! #ourkidscantwait