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From the Director
Reading proficiency is a critical marker in a child’s educational development. The 2022 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released by The Annie E. Casey Foundation, revealed that 66% of public school fourth graders nationwide were not proficient in reading in 2019, according to The National Assessment of Educational Progress scores.
Though the rate of fourth graders not proficient in reading in Georgia improved from 71% in 2009 to 68% in 2019, our state continues to lag the rest of the nation—and Georgia’s students of color fared worse. That 68% includes 83% African American, 77% Latino, and 52% non-Hispanic white.
Children who can read on grade level by the end of third grade are more likely to succeed academically and persist in school. The rate of high school students not graduating on time in Georgia in 2019 was 18%—a significant improvement from 33% in the 2010-11 school year.
Explore data to uncover underlying factors that influence a child’s ability to read, graduate from high school, and other critical milestones.
With gratitude,
Arianne
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#GetGAReading this Month
Please share these posts on your own social media platforms this month.
 Reading proficiency is a critical marker in a child’s educational development. The 2022 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released by The Annie E. Casey Foundation, revealed that though the rate of fourth graders not proficient in reading in Georgia improved from 71% in 2009 to 68% in 2019, our state continues to lag the rest of the nation—and Georgia’s students of color fared worse. That 68% includes 83% African American, 77% Latino, and 52% non-Hispanic white. Explore data to uncover underlying factors that influence a child’s ability to read, graduate from high school, and other critical milestones. https://bit.ly/3pp57Mq
 Reading proficiency is a critical marker in a child’s educational development. The 2022 @aecfkidscount Data Book, released by @AECFNews, revealed that the rate of fourth graders not proficient in reading in Georgia improved from 71% in 2009 to 68% in 2019. https://bit.ly/3pp57Mq
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 Georgia Ranks 38th in the Nation for Child and Family Well-Being
Georgia ranks 38th in the nation in child and family well-being for the fourth consecutive year in The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s latest KIDS COUNT Data Book. Our children are in the midst of a mental health crisis, struggling with anxiety and depression at unprecedented levels. The Georgia House and Senate have made substantial investments in resources to address mental health issues. Read More
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 Get “Spinach to Win It” During Farm to School Month this October
October is Farm to School Month and Georgia Organics is helping schools, early care centers, and communities statewide celebrate all things spinach leading up to and through October to get kids eating, growing, and participating in spinach-themed activities. The first 300 to register receive free seeds, a calendar, and more. Read More
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 DeKalb County Libraries Go “Fine-Free”
DeKalb County Public Libraries joined the growing list of library systems that are removing overdue book fines. The library system says no longer charging overdue fines will encourage more people to use their local library and increase equity for low-income residents. Some research shows elimination of the fines don’t impact return rates. Read More
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Find Help Georgia
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia launched Find Help Georgia, a free and easy-to-use virtual resource hub and mobile app that connects community members to free and reduced-cost programs and services. Service provider agencies can also sign up for classes to learn how to integrate this suite of tools into their programs and connect clients with vital social services.
Engage Every Student Initiative
The U.S. Department of Education launched a call to action to utilize American Rescue Plan funds and other state and local funding to ensure access to high-quality after-school and summer programming for all students to support academic, social, and emotional growth. Afterschool Alliance, School Superintendents Association, National League of Cities, National Summer Learning Association, and the National Comprehensive Center are coordinating this initiative.
Roadmap to Healthy Schools
With the COVID-19 pandemic underscoring the interdependence of health and learning, the National Healthy Schools Collaborative aims to increase alignment and coordination across the health and education systems. A 10-year roadmap addresses physical education and activity, nutrition, health, mental health and social services, social emotional climate, and family engagement with action steps that can be taken at the school, state, and federal level to create healthier schools.
Breastfeeding During NICU Stays Associated with Higher Academic Achievement
A longitudinal study in the Journal of the American Medical Association examines the impact of maternal milk feeding for preterm infants born at less than 33 weeks gestation on cognitive, academic, and behavioral outcomes at school age. The study finds higher maternal milk intake during NICU stays was associated with higher academic achievement in reading and math and fewer parent-reported symptoms of ADHD at age 7.
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Language as a Missing Link and Missed Opportunity: Three-Part Series
Part 2: WHAT? – Thursday, Aug. 18
Part 3: HOW? – Thursday, Sept. 29
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
This virtual learning series introduces a new toolkit to employ language as a well-being indicator that is foundational for education, mental health, and well-being outcomes. The WHAT? session explores how the toolkit can be used to monitor engagement to proactively gauge language development; and the HOW? session examines how the toolkit can be used to screen and enhance language development, including opportunities to enhance the learning environment. Learn more about Part 1: WHY? and register now for Parts 2 and 3.
Supporting Families through Developmental Monitoring Webinar
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m.
Better Brains for Babies will explain what developmental monitoring is and how it differs from developmental screening and evaluation; share free resources available to assist families and professionals in monitoring children’s development; and show how to use these materials to help strengthen families’ engagement in their child’s early learning and development. Register Now
GLR Learning Tuesdays Webinars
Aug. 23 and 30 and Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27; 3 p.m.
The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) is taking a brief break from live weekly webinars as it offers a month of rebroadcast sessions in August featuring high-demand, evergreen sessions selected to help educators, school leaders, and community partners start the 2022-23 school year strong. Register for the August rebroadcast sessions and September live sessions.
Crucible of Practice Salons
Sept. 13 and Oct. 11, 12:30 p.m.
This monthly CGLR webinar series provides a deep-dive exploration of how community coalitions are approaching and moving the work to improve the early school success prospects of children from economically challenged families, neighborhoods, and communities. The September session highlights a cross-sector, collective impact initiative focused on supporting youth resiliency. Register Now
MENTOR Georgia Summit
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.
University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel in Athens
The MENTOR Georgia Summit features a full day of professional learning, networking, and connecting for schools and community-based programs looking to deepen and inform mentoring practices. Topics include mentoring for college prep, access to youth mental health, and building relationship-centered schools. Register Now
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We Want to Hear from You
Our partners are the heroes in this work. We want to help connect you to each other and to resources that can help you get even greater results. Please share your stories with us so we can post them to getgeorgiareading.org. Send your stories—or any questions about the Campaign—to Arianne Weldon at arianne@gafcp.org.
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