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Georgia Partnership presents 'Top 10' education issues; committee zeroes in on literacy, QBE and attendance
Summary
Dr. Dana Rickman of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education outlined the group's Top 10 education issues, highlighting literacy, student attendance and career pathways. Committee members pressed on QBE funding, literacy coach supply and how to align state investments with local needs.
Dr. Dana Rickman, president and CEO of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, told the House education committee that the state’s education policy landscape is "shifting a lot and with a lot of uncertainty" and urged lawmakers to prioritize safety, literacy and learning as they review bills this session.
Rickman described the Partnership’s annual "Top 10 issues to watch," a research-based, nonpartisan agenda that recommends a two-year policy plan aimed at a 10-year goal of 65% of adults holding a credential of value. She said key themes include investing in talent through career pathways and teacher…
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