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Senators Serve on Georgia Council on Literacy, First Meeting Held

ATLANTA (August 9, 2023) | On Monday, the Georgia Council on Literacy held its inaugural in-person meeting and roundtable discussion at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. Nearly 200 people were in attendance, including legislators, teachers, children’s literacy experts and members of the public. The Council, which operates under the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, is dedicated to improving literacy outcomes for Georgia students. The first meeting included an introduction of the Council’s purpose and its members, an overview of the science of reading, reports from the Georgia Literacy Coach, discussion of literacy initiatives in schools and public comment.

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Senator Freddie Powell-Sims Appointed to the Georgia Council on Literacy

ATLANTA (May 22, 2023) | On May 16, State Senator Freddie Powell-Sims (D – Dawson) was appointed to serve as a member of the Georgia Council on Literacy. The Georgia Council on Literacy was created by Senate Bill 211 during the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session. The Council will comprise ten members of the Georgia Legislature and twenty citizen members who are experts in literacy and education.

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