Early Grades Get New Education Standards
State officials have revised education standards for children ages 5 and under just in time for the new school year. Georgia’s Department of Early Care and» E-Mail This
View ArticleGA State Officials Get Help to Detect Autism Early in Children
Georgia’s Department of Early Care and Learning is partnering with Emory University and a local health organization to train specialists in detecting» E-Mail This
View ArticleLawmakers Visit Atlanta Early Learning Program
On Wednesday, lawmakers from around the nation visited what Georgia officials call the crown jewel of Early Care and Learning Centers in the state. The» E-Mail This
View ArticleState Reminds Child Care and Pre-K Programs About Safety Policies After...
Following Tuesday’s school shooting incident at McNair Discovery Learning Academy, state officials are asking those in charge of Georgia’s youngest» E-Mail This
View ArticleDECAL in Need of Summer Meal Sponsors
Georgia’s Department of Early Care and Learning is looking for sponsors to provide meals for children this summer. The program aims to bridge the gap...» E-Mail This
View ArticleGeorgia Wins $51 Million Education Grant
Georgia is one of six states awarded the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge grant. The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning will receive...» E-Mail This
View ArticleReport: States Need to Streamline Student Data
A national report, released today, calls for states to beef up their data systems for early education students. The Early Childhood Data Collaborative...» E-Mail This
View ArticleHow Effective Are Early Education Programs?
Georgia is one of the few states that offers a universal Pre-Kindergarten program. It’s received national acclaim. But, how well do such programs...» E-Mail This
View ArticleDaycare CEO Pleads to $2M Fraud of Government Food Program
The head of a statewide chain of daycare centers has pleaded guilty to stealing millions from a federal program that feeds needy children. 38-year-old...» E-Mail This
View ArticleDetermining Quality in Early Childhood Education
Experts agree that when it comes to early education programs, quality makes all the difference. But how do you measure that? Then how do you ensure...» E-Mail This
View ArticleState Officials Launch "Look Again" Campaign
State officials launched the Look Again campaign Tuesday to raise awareness about the dangers of leaving children alone in vehicles. The effort urges...» E-Mail This
View ArticleEarly Education Teachers Could Qualify for Bonuses
Teachers of Georgia’s youngest students could soon be eligible for bonuses if they choose to go back to school. State education officials are offering...» E-Mail This
View ArticleOfficials to Name Early Education Empowerment Zones
Georgia education officials are traveling the state this summer to scope out potential Early Education Empowerment Zones. Each chosen region will...» E-Mail This
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