48 Confirmed Employers. Onsite hiring will take place.
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Townhalls in District 74 on legislative updates, and available resources to uplift our communities. Those who attended the previous 4 townhalls walked away with a wealth of information.
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Updates on Georgia Literacy Commission created June 2017 -
www.galiteracycomm.org/resources
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
During meeting in Milledgeville visited Sandra D Deal Center for Early Learning & Literacy
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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)
- Oct. 19th Next Sub-committee meeting 5pm-7pm at Georgia Public Broadcasting Conference Center 260 14th St. NW, Atlanta 30318
~ 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 by July 2018) Read more section 20-14-49.4
- On Sept. 19th the first meeting was held in Gwinnett County Public Schools. There are 15 members appointed and the Chair is Gwinnett Supt. Alvin Wilbanks. This school system has already established a leadership academy. The staff shared information on their academy as well as studies on effective leadership from other states. The next meeting is Oct. 2nd at DECAL office in Twin Towers downtown Atlanta at 10am-2pm. It is open to the public. If you have any suggestions on identifying or supporting effective school leadership you would like for me to submit, please email to 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.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial statue revealing at Ga State Capitol. First time a non-elected person has a statue on the grounds.
House Education Sub-Committee on Redesign mtg at Albany State University with educators, legislators, and community members
Luda Fam Day had over 3,000 people in attendance. This was a collaboration with Ambitious X, Ludacris Foundation, and Rep. Stovall's office. Much appreciation for the dedicated volunteers. Below is a picture of the FCCLA members at Forest Park High and Perry Learning Center
New Mercedes Benz Stadium tour with legislators
Rep. Stovall was the Keynote Address Speaker at Clayton State University for kickoff for
Constitution Week 2017 "With Freedom Comes Responsibilities to the Community Where One Resides"
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Rep. Stovall was interviewed by 11Alive on video cameras in daycare centers (early learning centers) in Georgia. Click here to view video
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Are you interested in serving on the 2018 Steering Committee for Educate Ga Summit, send email to hello@ambitiousx.org
Upcoming meeting: EDUCATE GA SUMMIT STEERING COMMITTEE
Sept. 26th at 11am
Georgia Power Corp. Office 241 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta 30308
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Jan. 20-22, 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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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
UPCOMING PROJECTS:
*2018 Summer Youth Job Program for ages 14-21 yrs old in District 74- participants will be required to complete 50 volunteer hours in Clayton County
*District 74 Day at the Capitol February 2018
*2018 College & Career Field Day for Metro Atlanta high school seniors
Rep. Stovall 2017 Legislative Agenda
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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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