Georgia Dept. of Education Invests $30M in Literacy Coaches

Georgia Department of Education Invests $30 Million to Address Low Literacy Rates Statewide

The Georgia Department of Education is taking a significant step to tackle the literacy challenges faced by elementary schools across the state. With about 36% of elementary students reading below grade level, the agency is investing $30 million to provide literacy coaches to 60 schools with the lowest literacy rates. This initiative aims to support teachers and improve classroom instruction, ultimately raising reading scores among students.