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Dear Colleagues and Friends,

JUNE, 2021

School systems across the state are providing learning opportunities for their students this summer. Many teachers, educators, and students are headed back into the "summer classroom" to ensure they are on track for the upcoming school year. Thank you, teachers and educators! Several partners have also prepared excellent online resources that can be used this summer by parents and educators to get ready for the new school year. For the past several months, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) has also been preparing for its summer classroom opportunities:
Governor's Honors Program (GHP) finalists will be on the Berry College campus June 20-July
17 for intense instruction.
The next cohort of educators will be starting literacy training through Growing Readers, a
science-based reading program.
Governor's School Leadership Academy (GSLA) will host kick-off events at five RESAs in July
to begin the year's work providing professional enhancement for new teachers, teacher leaders, aspiring principals, and principals.
Additionally, GOSA's research and data teams are continually preparing reports, conducting program evaluations, and updating our website's dashboards and downloadable data. Imagine how you can utilize this data to inform education and economic development decisions.

On behalf of GOSA staff, many thanks to teachers and educators for their work during the school year and summer months. We hope everyone has a chance to relax and refresh this summer!

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Governor Brian Kemp Signs Teacher Pipeline Bill and Other Education Legislation Last month, Governor Kemp signed SB 88, the teacher pipeline legislation designed to recruit, retain, and equip Georgia educators. Governor Kemp signed the bill at Kennesaw State University along with SB 59, SB 66, SB 153, SB 159 and SB 213.
Governor's School Leadership Academy (GSLA) 2021 Kick-Off GSLA's mission is to provide a comprehensive and equitable system of support to build the capacity of Georgia educators and leaders. A revised program model provides a continuum of support, from new teachers to principals, through five Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs). District Development; Principal Support; Aspiring Principal; Teacher Leader Support; and Induction Teacher Support will kick-off in July.
Find out more about GSLA - http://bit.ly/GOSA-GSLA. Feel free to reach out to the contacts listed at the bottom of each program page for more information about GSLA benefits, which include: Opportunities to engage and interact with leaders from diverse experience and backgrounds; Expansion of professional support networks; and Familiarity with GSLA program strands, research deliverables.

Growing Readers 2021 Graduation Congratulations to the 93 Georgia teachers who have earned their Growing Readers Specialist Certification! The Governor's Office of Student Achievement is working with schools in all 16 RESAs to deliver the Growing Readers training for educators. Growing Readers coaches deliver high-quality, replicable

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2021 Governor's Honors Program (GHP) Scholars Announced Over 3,000 applications were received from around the state for this year's summer program. After rigorous interviews and auditions, 684 finalists were selected, and 130 alternates were identified who will be invited to attend if any finalists are unable to participate. Finalists will be attending a four-week intensive learning opportunity at Berry College from June 20July 17. Congratulations GHP 2021 Scholars!
Did You Know... The Governor's Office of Student Achievement develops education data dashboards which serve as resources for educators, parents and community members? Our Research and Evaluation team also works with researchers in the field to conduct more in-depth investigations and reporting. If you would like to be notified when we add new data to our site, we have a form for that.

Innovative Education Fund Senate Bill 66 was one of the education bills Governor Kemp signed during the May 8 signing ceremony at Kennesaw State University. This legislation merges the Innovation Fund Foundation currently hosted by the Governor's Office of Student Achievement with the Georgia Foundation for Public Education, the philanthropic arm of the Georgia Department of Education. Read more about how the merger expands the two nonprofits' capacity to fund innovation in education through the Qualified Education Donation Tax Credit and learn how to support future grant opportunities for schools and districts.

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Innovative Education Fund (IFF) Grant Recipients Announced In May of this year the IFF began accepting grant applications for innovative project designs created to engage students in an inventive way, demonstrating the potential for lasting impact on the academic environment. Forty-four grant applications were submitted and after review eight applicants were chosen to receive funding for their programs. The awardees represent three Georgia school districts, three charter schools, and two nonprofit organizations working with public schools. Find out more about the review process and the grant winning projects here.
Georgia Literacy Coordinating Council Focused on Enhanced Reading and Learning Opportunities This partnership between the Governor's Office of Student Achievement and Georgia Department of Education coordinates literacy activities throughout the state and reports to the Georgia Children's Cabinet to meet the Cabinet's reading literacy goals. This summer, the Council is identifying and coordinating summer activities to strengthen student reading skills.
Below are several examples of tools and resources available to educators, parents and caregivers to assist students with reading and learning.
SUMMER TOOLKIT Online Resources During the summer months away from school, it is crucial that children have access to healthy meals, safe environments and educational opportunities for their continued learning. Public and private partners across Georgia--including the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, Georgia Family Connection Partnership, Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, Georgia Public Library Service, Georgia Public Broadcasting, and Governor's Office of Student Achievement--have come together to create this online toolkit with resources for summer reading, learning, safety and meals.
GA DECAL Summer Transition Program Locations The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning offers two types of Summer Transition Programs which operate during the months of June and July. Each program offers high-quality instruction with a focus on language, literacy and math and are designed to reduce the achievement gap.

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Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) Summer Activity Guide

GSAN produced a Summer Activity Guide. The guide was developed

for the 50 State Afterschool Network with leadership from the Georgia

Statewide Afterschool Network to engage and support children and

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Keep Children Safe! Among the Georgia Children's Cabinet identified goals, is child safety. This summer, the Cabinet is promoting several programs designed to keep children safe:
"Look Again," a DECAL-sponsored program to create heightened awareness during the hot,
summer months of the dangers of leaving children in unattended vehicles.
"SPLASH/Wear It," a Department of Natural Resources campaign to promote water safety and
prevent child drownings.
"Human Trafficking Awareness" training, promoted by the First Lady Marty Kemp and the
Georgians for Refuge, Action, Compassion, and Education (GRACE) Commission.

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