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Partnership Issues Three Position Statements on Legislative Issues News and Analysis The 2010 General Assembly has reached the halfway point. Although the Partnership does not offer a daily analysis of education issues that are being discussed, we do offer direct links to other organizations such as the Georgia School Superintendents Association, the Georgia School Boards Association, and the Georgia PTA that do. Voices for Georgia's Children offers a blog that often addresses key issues being discussed by legislators. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has strong overall coverage with its Gold Dome Live page. From the GA Chamber of Commerce's weekly legislative review, March 15 The Georgia Work Ready program - a partnership between the Georgia Chamber and the Governor's office - is making a positive impact on communities throughout the state by certifying employees for today's jobs and connecting them with employers in all sectors of the economy. HB1195 would ensure the future of this successful program, originally created by executive order, by codifying its mission and governance. This bill is expected to receive a committee hearing this week. What are they saying? Savannah school employees unite, discuss budget-cutting woes - Savannah Morning News (March 19) Gwinnett Board of Education paints dire financial picture - Gwinnett Daily Post (March 19) 8% income plunge looms for Fayette schools in '11 - Fayetteville Citizen (March 19) Georgia taps into lottery reserves for education - Associated Press (March 19) Gwinnett school officials say they are walking financial tightrope - Atlanta Journal-Constitution - AJC (March 19) Fulton slashes nearly 1,000 school jobs - AJC (March 19) DeKalb schools deficit nears $115 million; targeted school list released - AJC (March 19) Decatur teachers get three furlough days - AJC (March 19) Student leaders meet with lawmakers today - Athens Banner-Herald (March 18) Thursday vote could kill Fulton grade school bands, orchestras - Atlanta Journal-Constitution - AJC (March 18) Decatur teachers face three furlough days - AJC (March 18) More cuts will damage quality of education in Houston schools - Macon Telegraph (March 17) Overflowing crowd at BOE workshop meeting - Forest Blade, Swainsboro (March 17) Hormones, alcohol and guns don’t mix - Atlanta Journal-Constitution (March 17) Campus leaders address budget: Schools need state support - Athens Red and Black (March 17) Editorial: Lottery ticket hike not best plan for schools - Athens Banner-Herald (March 17) Calendar with 3 fewer class days emerges as option for Richmond County schools - Augusta Chronicle (March 16) More cuts to k-12 education will compromise our children - Atlanta Journal-Constitution (March 16) ‘Students are not ATMs'; college students protest budget cuts - Atlanta Journal-Constitution (March 16) Students rally to protest possible budget cuts - Athens Banner-Herald (March 16) Students march on Capitol - Athens Banner-Herald (March 16) Editorial: Student protest brings reality to budget debate - Athens Banner-Herald (March 16) Few reliable models for merit pay - Atlanta Journal-Constitution (March 15) Band enthusiasts lament proposed budget cuts - Brunswick News (March 15) Scary math for public schools - Macon Telegraph (March 15) No power grab - Rome News Tribune - Reprint from earlier Savannah Morning News editorial (March 15) Savannah students, educators protest massive education cuts - Savannah Morning News (march 15) Budget blows softened under Perdue’s plan: Schools struggle in the South - UGA Red and Black (March 15) CON: Reductions affect entire state not just students - UGA Red and Black (March 15) Savannah-Chatham school board gives back portion of pay to show solidarity - Savannah Morning News (March 14) Graduating to equality - Gainesville Times (March 14) Metro schools to slash again - Atlanta Journal-Constitution (March 14) UGA under cloud - Athens Banner-Herald (March 14) Forum: Higher ed 'vaccinates' Georgians - Athens Banner-Herald (March 14) Education cuts are shaking Georgia's foundations - Athens Banner-Herald (March 13) DeKalb: County can’t lose its science jewel - Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) (March 13) Gwinnett next in line for school budget cuts - AJC (March 13) Jackson schools brace for another round of layoffs - Commerce News (March 13) Schools targeted for closure, all in south DeKalb - Cross Roads News (March 13) Coweta educators wait for state budget and more possible cuts - Newnan Times-Herald (March 13) BOE: Students might not get school agendas - Newton Citizen (March 13) Polk schools will move to 160-day calendar next year - Rome News Tribune (March 13) School system faced with tough decisions - Rome News Tribune (March 13) Angry Teachers Rally At Capitol - WGCL-TV, Atlanta (March 13) Students protest proposed budget cuts - Savannah Morning News (March 12) Weighing higher ed in budget balancing act - Rome News-Tribune (March 12) Polk school system cutting days: A move from 180 to 160 days is expected to lengthen the school day - Rome News-Tribune (March 12) NCSS should expect more budget cuts - Newton Citizen (March 12) Bills calling for larger classes, fewer tests clear House panel - Macon Telegraph (March 12) Camden school officials ponder changes to calendar - Jacksonville Times (March 12) State school budget cuts could be severe - Gainesville Times (March 12) State school superintendent sees tougher times ahead - Clayton News Daily (March 12) 4-H participants fight state budget cut proposal - Augusta Chronicle (March 12) Perdue: Colleges to see smaller cuts, hospitals deeper ones - Atlanta Journal-Constitution-AJC (March 12) Cobb schools face job losses, program cuts - AJC (March 12) Students plan rally - Athens Banner-Herald (March 12)
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