Topic: Georgia Department of Education

June 14, 2026 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: June 12, 2026

Imagine handing your landlord $300,000, living in his house for two years without ever making a rent payment, and then getting the full $300,000 back when you move out.  Did […]




January 30, 2026 • Blog

At The Capitol: Week 3

The pace under the Gold Dome shifted as lawmakers turned their attention to the traditional “budget week.”


May 2, 2025 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: May 2, 2025

Why are microschools gaining momentum, especially here in Georgia? We talk about that in this week’s commentary.

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?

February 8, 2025 • Blog

At The Capitol, Legislative Days 10-13

Lawmakers wrapped up the 13th day of the legislative session on Thursday, meaning they are about one-third of the way through the 2025 session.

January 17, 2025 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: January 17, 2025

How can school board members serve their fundamental purpose, and how can citizens hold them accountable?


January 10, 2025 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: January 10, 2025

A few issues have been gaining attention for months and figure to be key points of contention once the session kicks off on Jan. 13.


September 19, 2024

A Review of K-12 Transportation in Georgia

There is a disparity among Georgia schools when it comes to transporting students to and from their homes. Are better options available?



March 29, 2024 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: March 29, 2024

This year, we saw positive movement on school choice, Certificate of Need reform and tax reform.


March 1, 2024 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: March 1, 2024

When it comes to state income taxes, Georgia competes in a low-tax region. 


February 23, 2024 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: February 23, 2024

Georgia Public Policy Foundation has compiled the data the Department of Education did not release and have made it available for you.







November 30, 2023

Report on Georgia’s College and Career Academies

Executive Summary College and career academies offer unique development opportunities to Georgia’s high school students and stand to benefit local economies through the fulfillment of workforce needs. The program is […]

November 17, 2023 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: November 17, 2023

Education leaders have descended upon Atlanta for ExcelInEd’s National Summit on Education. 

October 13, 2023 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: October 13, 2023

Georgia Public Policy Foundation hosted the 2023 Georgia Housing Summit on Thursday.
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