Sen. Ligon Releases Comparisons Between Common Core Curriculum Standards and Previous Georgia Performance Standards

ATLANTA (August 5, 2013) – Sen. William Ligon (R-Brunswick) released two reports today, one regarding math and the other on English language arts, which compare the Common Core Standards to Georgia’s previous Performance Standards. The independent analysis on the math standards was provided by Dr. Mary Kay Bacallao, a 25-year veteran of math instruction who teaches mathematics and science education at Mercer University’s Tift College. Dr. Sandra Stotsky, Professor Emerita of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas and a former member of the Common Core Validation Committee, provided the analysis on the English language arts standards. Continue reading “Sen. Ligon Releases Comparisons Between Common Core Curriculum Standards and Previous Georgia Performance Standards”

Sen. Unterman Holds Press Conference for Thrombosis Awareness Month

ATLANTA (August 2, 2013) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford), chairwoman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, held a press conference today to announce the month of September as Thrombosis Awareness Month. During the 2013 Legislative Session, Sen. Unterman sponsored Senate Resolution 133 to make this month a reality. Continue reading “Sen. Unterman Holds Press Conference for Thrombosis Awareness Month”