A podcast from the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education spotlighting the good work happening across Georgia’s education landscape through local, community-driven initiatives.
In episode 32 of Field Notes, Kathleen Da Silva of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education sits down with Andrea Collins and Esther-Marie Lawrence of the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce to discuss how they worked with the Georgia Partnership to launch a birth-to-workforce scan of Thomasville and Thomas County to increase economic development, decrease generational poverty, and support a strong workforce in the community.
The Georgia Partnership's Ten-Minute Top Ten podcast spotlights research and policy content that informs the daily work of Georgia's education leaders in the broader advocacy community.
In episode 9 of the Georgia Partnership's Ten-Minute Top Ten podcast, Matt Smith, Director of Policy and Research, and Judy Fitzgerald, Executive Director of Voices for Georgia’s Children, discuss how a focus on mental health and wellness supports student success in learning and life. The episode’s focus on student mental health strategies aligns with the recommendations outlined in Issue 3 of the Top Ten Issues to Watch in 2024.
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