January 23, 2026 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: January 23, 2026
The 2026 Election Hangs Over the 2026 Legislative Session
Topic: Education in Georgia
October 17, 2025 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: October 17, 2025
Here’s a simple idea: if a Georgia public school has an open seat, any Georgia student should be able to take it.
September 11, 2025 • Commentary
Georgia slips in national education freedom rankings
Georgia’s performance, at least relative to other states by the Heritage Report Card’s metrics, is lagging a bit from last year.
February 13, 2025 • Commentary
A roadmap for success in Georgia
Mississippi and Florida have proven that dramatic improvement is possible. Will Georgia follow that path?
October 14, 2024 • Blog
6 ways to expand eduction opportunities in Georgia
Georgia’s education system should be geared toward student achievement and the best education for each student’s diverse needs.
November 2, 2022 • Commentary
National Assessment Reveals Education Disparities in Georgia
Georgia is faring better than some other states, but student achievement still lags and gaps persists post-COVID.
February 12, 2021 • Commentary
Chalking Up Successes in Georgia School Choice
On the home front overall, the news about education options is encouraging. Georgia’s public charter schools’ enrollment increased during the COVID-19 pandemic
January 28, 2021 • Commentary
Where Have All the Children Gone?
Nearly 36,000 fewer students attended Georgia public schools this year. It's unclear where they are instead.
August 7, 2020 • Commentary
Ingenuity, Innovation Illuminate Georgia’s Back-to-School Path
Georgia’s 181 public school districts are grappling with when and how to return students and staff safely to the classroom as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on. G
July 23, 2020 • Blog
Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones on Education: ‘One Size Does Not Fit All’
By Jan Jones I participated in a Georgia Public Policy Foundation virtual panel on July 21 to discuss what changes might come about in K-12 education during and after the […]