When it’s red, white and blue day at your kids’ school and the only option your son has that is remotely close is an Italia shirt…🤷🏻‍♀️

Join us on Nov. 16, from 1pm to 2pm ET, for a webinar to unpack the evaluation findings, discuss why they matter to our collective work, and consider how we can apply them to address challenges facing students in the post-pandemic world. RSVP here: bit.ly/3WeGMYX

I am excited to share these positive, quantifiable results about our work. Over the years we have heard thanks and kudos from students and Scholars, partners and colleagues, but to see the numbers makes it real! S/o to my Achieve Atlanta colleagues & too many partners to name!

“I feel like everyone who reviews applications has their own perspective or opinion.” bit.ly/3Vlknb2

Let's talk about the Government Accountability Office's scathing new report on the lack of clarity + transparency in colleges' financial-aid offers, which I report on here. bit.ly/3upx4WX 1/13

This column on school funding is the first in a series of guest columns on what the legislative priorities for 2023 should be in Georgia. ajc.com/education/get-…

At Achieve Atlanta we’ve seen the positive impact of need-based aid on students’ college persistence & completion. More students pursuing their postsecondary goals is good for students, their community, & the state. Check out our call for need-based aid across GA!

A positive move to make this state need-based grant program more accessible in Georgia. We’ll be following! ajc.com/education/bill…

.Achieve Atlanta's Korynn Schooley shares how House Bill 249 would support students across the state and why we're advocating for expanded need-based aid: ajc.com/education/bill… via Vanessa McCray Atlanta Journal-Constitution #gapol #collegesuccess #needbasedaid

Super excited! Many of you know Kenneth Zeff, Ed.D. was my boss for many years and while he’s heavy on the dad jokes, he’s also super passionate about kids, public schools, and community participation in education. Check out his website, consider a donation & reach out with questions!

Thrilled to share this news! Welcome to the team Cheryl Watson-Harris!

Warnock: "Thoughts and prayers are not enough. In fact, it is a contradiction to say you are thinking and praying and then do nothing. It is to make a mockery of prayer. It is to trivialize faith."

School districts hire vendors all the time, but how many pay them based on whether kids learn more? Evie Blad takes a look at a new approach to procurement: edweek.org/leadership/dis…

Tina Fey: Confessions of a Working Mother | The New Yorker newyorker.com/magazine/2011/…

.UniversitySystemofGA Chancellor Sonny Perdue: College still pays. We can’t afford to pretend otherwise. ajc.com/education/2025…

Today marks the start of Georgia’s legislative session—and it’s the perfect moment to share that we’ve launched a new webpage outlining Achieve Atlanta’s policy priorities and the efforts we’re championing to support students. Learn more: lnkd.in/ewp7Ki5h #gapol

Georgia, USA My AFY26 budget proposal invests $325 million in UniversitySystemofGA’s DREAMS scholarship program – the first need-based scholarship of its kind in Georgia history!