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NOVEMBER 2022

From the Director


As Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on the Get Georgia Reading Campaign’s progress—even in the face of the unimaginable challenges the pandemic has spawned in recent years.
 
Next year will mark a decade since hundreds of state and local leaders came together to craft the Campaign’s four-pillar framework—establishing a shared language, shared understanding, and shared sense of urgency. It’s inspiring to see communities embed these pillars into their work to support children and families.
 
This local action is supported by our Cabinet’s steadfast leadership. This diverse body of leaders leverage their statewide reach—encompassing health, libraries, child welfare, justice, early learning/education, housing, municipalities/communities, advocacy, and philanthropy—to advance the four pillars at the systems level.
 
Despite the incredible progress we’ve made, much work remains to ensure all children become proficient readers. I look forward to continuing to work with you in the coming year to Get Georgia Reading.

With gratitude,
Arianne

#GetGAReading this Month

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In homes, at schools, and across communities, families are learning together by talking, playing, and engaging with one another during National Family Literacy Month. Take time to celebrate and share how your community is supporting family literacy by using the hashtag #FamilyLiteracyMonth—and join the celebration by planning activities and events. http://bit.ly/3Admvtc

November is National Family Literacy Month. Join the celebration by planning activities and events that focus on families learning together. @NCFL #FamilyLiteracyMonth http://bit.ly/3Admvtc

YOUR STORIES

Georgia Students’ Scores Stay Steady on NAEP Despite Pandemic

Georgia students’ scores on the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)—commonly referred to as the Nation’s Report Card—dropped across the board but were in line with the national average. In most subject areas and grades, the percentages of students performing at the NAEP Basic and Proficient levels weren’t significantly different than in 2019. Read More

School-Based Health Clinic Opens in White County

White County Schools, White County Family Connection, and MedLink Georgia joined to open a new health clinic at White County High School this fall. Operated by MedLink and staffed by qualified health care providers and support staff, the clinic provides preventative and primary care to students, teachers, and parents on a sliding scale—serving uninsured, underinsured, and insured patients. Read More

Elevating the Standard of Care for Atlanta Babies at Grady Hospital

Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital has integrated Language Nutrition into its standard of care for babies delivered at the hospital, benefitting more than 6,700 babies and their families in recent years. Through the Talk With Me Baby initiative, Language Nutrition is integrated into everyday interactions with patients and families. Read More
RESOURCES

Deal Center Research Grant Initative for Early Language and Literacy Practices

The Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy invites applications from University System of Georgia institutions and state agencies conducting research on implementing early language and literacy practices for children birth through age 8 that create the conditions for all children to be on the path to third-grade reading proficiency. The Request for Proposal deadline is Monday, Nov. 21.
 

The Role of Local Policymakers in Strategic Public Financing

Children’s Funding Project released a fact sheet to support visionary mayors, council members, county commissioners, and municipal administrators in utilizing existing, and securing additional, public funding to strengthen services for children.
 

Promoting Good Food for Thought in the Season of Thanksgiving

Georgia Organics provides resources and guidance for planting seeds for lifelong learning and healthy eating in early learning and K-12 classrooms. The Good Food for Thought initiative delivers a library of lessons and activities to engage and inspire children ages 3 – 18, along with webinars, podcasts, digital toolkits, and more. 
 

SNAP-Ed Recruiting Advisory Board

Georgia SNAP Nutrition Education (SNAP-Ed) is recruiting Community Advisory Board members to represent SNAP and SNAP-Ed participants. Contact snaped@dhs.ga.gov for more information.
 

Early Learning Senior Impact Fellow Position Open

A one-year position is available in the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Fellow will support the fast-track development and advancement of the Department’s early learning/pre-K through third grade strategy and agenda with a focus on developing external partnerships and stakeholder relations. The application closes on Wednesday, Nov. 30. 
WHAT’S HAPPENING

Building A Community Response to Early Childhood Trauma Virtual Summit

Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or Saturday, Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is bringing together Georgia’s early care and learning community together to increase understanding and strengthen capacity related to trauma-responsive care for children and their families. Register Now  


CGLR Learning Tuesdays Webinars

Nov. 22 and 29, 3 p.m.; Dec. 6 and 13, 3 p.m.
The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) hosts weekly sessions that lift the best science, ideas, and programs to inform local efforts. The Nov. 22 session is “How School Districts Can Benefit From Public Housing Partnerships,” and the Nov. 29 session is “Play + Academics+ Relationships: Teaching in Ways Kindergarteners Learn Best.”  Register Now

 

Funder-to-Funder Conversation

Dec. 20, 12:30 p.m.
This monthly CGLR webinar series engages and informs the local, state, and national funders who support early learning, grade-level reading, and early school success, providing opportunities for shared learning, collaboration, and co-investment between and among local funders and with their national counterparts. Register Now
 

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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