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Mr. Trump, surprise your critics by doing 3 things to improve higher ed
This week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution publishes guest columns from educators, experts, and a student on what President Trump and his administration should focus on.
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2025 goal for parents: Teaching kids kindness instead of being math-letes
Many parents are aware of the eroding mental health of our youth but still focus on achievement, test fear their kids fall behind.
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Georgia should do more to make college more affordable, if not free
It is up to us as taxpayers to let Gov. Kemp know that Georgia should lead the way in making technical skills training and college much more affordable, if not free.
Georgia superintendent: To sustain progress in education, invest in educators
State School Superintendent Richard Woods urges the 2025 Georgia General Assembly to continue treating teachers as professionals and improving their work environment.
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Morehouse professor: Supporting HBCUs is vital to sustaining our democracy
A Morehouse professor wants state lawmakers to provide additional support for residential housing and research facilities.
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Enhance education funding to improve future for all Georgia’s children
A Southern Education Foundation education advocate says Georgia communities are healthier and more vibrant when local schools have the resources to help every student.
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Downey: My last words on education
In her final education column, Maureen Downey talks about who impressed her and who did not.
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Lawmakers ought to widen parent options for choice among public schools
An education policy advocate says the Georgia Legislature should enable parents to choose their public school and ease the process of starting new charter schools.
Five ideas for the 2025 Georgia Legislature to improve public education
The president of the Georgia Association of Educators urges the 2025 General Assembly to heed the voices of teachers in their discussions and decisions.