LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT on Friday, Aug. 4th
2pm-4pm or 4pm-6pm or 6pm-8pm
email: contact@gostovall.com
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Updates on Georgia Literacy Commission created June 2017 - Upcoming Ga Literacy Commission Hearings:
Tifton- Ga Chamber of Commerce (Aug. 14), Milledgeville (Aug. 31) and Dalton (Sept. 21)
www.galiteracycomm.org
View the video: Literacy in Georgia: Is there a Crisis?”
as a result of the Deloitte study the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education partnered with Literacy For All to create this commission. The study revealed the potential crisis looming for Georgia's businesses that are already struggling to identify an educated and literate workforce. This need will continue to grow in the future. Co-chairs: Ga. 1st Lady Sandra Deal, Phil Jacobs (retired At&T Pres. in Ga.), Teya Ryan (Pres. & CEO Ga. Public Broadcasting), and Wendell Dallas (VP Operations Atlanta Gas Light)
*1 in 6 adults in Ga. have low literacy skills
*Impact on state's economy =$1.3 billion
*By 2018, 88% of all jobs in Ga. will require high school diploma or post-secondary credentials
*Click to view the report: The State of Literacy in Georgia: Action Needed For Georgia's Thriving Workforce and Economy
Click to listen to recording of 1st Commission mtg on June 21
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Rep. Stovall's New Appointments:
July 2017
~ Chair House Education Sub-Committee on School Redesign appointed by Education Chairman Coleman (conduct 3 meetings by Dec. 31st in Albany, Savannah, & Atlanta to look at ways our schools can be redesigned. Meetings are open to the public)
~ Member of Joint Study Committee on Establishment of a Leadership Academy- appointed by Speaker Ralston (created in HB 338 to identify ways school leadership can be improved, findings will result in creation of Ga Academic Leadership Academy) Read more section 20-14-49.4
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COMING SOON: Rep. Stovall Interfaith Legislative Townhall Meetings in District 74 in month of August, September, & October- Morrow, Lake City, Forest Park, College Park, Riverdale
(Would your faith based organization be interested in hosting Rep. Stovall to give an update on legislation, resources available, and ways her office can assist your organization? If so, then email contact@gostovall.com)
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Rep. Stovall enjoys visiting locations in District 74, across the state and nationally. She is able to gain better insights and share these experiences with those she serves. Economic Development/Job Creation and Education (Birth to Adult) are her main focus. Although the Legislative Session is on break until Jan. 8, 2018, the work doesn't stop.
This summer Pre-K centers and Elementary Schools received grants to assist with summer transition for 4 year olds to prepare them for Kindergarten. Rep. Stovall visited 4 sites to read to the students.
Arrow Christian Academy (College Park)- Summer Transition Reading
Clayton County Head Start (Forest Park)- Summer Reading Transition
Little One's Early Learning Center (Forest Park)- Summer Reading Transition
(Congrats on being 3 Star Quality Rated Center in June 2017)
Oliver Elementary School (Riverdale)- Summer Transition Reading
Georgia Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) annual visit to Capitol- gave words of encouragement (pictured w/ Rep. Burnough & Clayton student leader)
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Rep. Stovall's bills introduced in 2017 are eligible for passage during 2018 session:
*HR 279- designates Single Parents Day on March 21 in Georgia, designates Childhood Cancer Awareness Day on Sept. 1. (passed House, awaits passage in Senate) Click to view
*HB 423- requires local school district to offer unused facilities to state charters at no cost and if sold it must be sold for no more than $1 (tabled in House Education Committee) Click to view
*HB 493- amends the open meeting act to require public comments be included in any video recording of public meetings held by commissioners, city councils, and school boards (passed Gov. Affairs committee) Click to view
*HB 430- Co-sponsored Charter School Reform (signed into law) Click to view
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Make a Campaign Donation of $25 or more to support Rep. Stovall's outreach work
www.Gostovall.com
Rep. Stovall 2017 Legislative Agenda
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Are you interested in serving on the 2018 Steering Committee for Educate Ga Summit, send email to hello@ambitiousx.org
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Jan. 20-24, 2018 at Ga. State Capitol
Did you miss the 2017 Educate Ga Summit ?
Click here to view the Recap
Over 700 attendees from around Georgia joined together under the "Big White Tent" in Liberty Plaza for 2 days at the State Capitol. Experts served as panelists and facilitators. There was an Education Leaders Panel with Chair Coleman-House Ed, Chair Tippins-Senate Ed, Chair Millar-Senate Higher Ed, Chair Royal-State Bd of Ed. Questions were answered during one on one conversations with State Superintendent Richard Woods.
Updates on the future of education were delivered by Speaker Ralston and Governor Deal.
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Read more information on featured articles & resources
Did you know high school students can attend high school & college simultaneously at no cost to parents?
www.mowrga.org
Adult Protective Services for Senior Adults & other resources
https://aging.georgia.gov/adult-protective-services-aps
Job Search
http://dhsjobs.dhs.ga.gov/Public
HB 614 Landon Dunson Act
http://www.news-daily.com/news/gov-deal-signs-rep-stovall-s-landon-dunson-act-into/article_5bac50f0-799c-5a84-8461-610c8fbe1489.html
Women In Politics Award
http://www.ncsl.org/legislators-staff/legislators/womens-legislative-network/women-in-politics-making-a-difference-awards.aspx
2016 Educate Ga Summit Recap
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwBBw5qsi_QSZjR6ckJwMV9vNk0/view
Chris & Kyle Massey Brothers Honored at Capitol
http://www.j-14.com/posts/chris-and-kyle-massey-have-been-honored-for-their-humanitarian-and-entertainment-achievements-91248
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