July 15, 2014
Checking Up On Health: July 15, 2014
Why you’ll be learning a lot more about direct primary care, aka “concierge” care. Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Don’t believe the middleman makes a […]
Topic: Georgia Public Policy Foundation
July 11, 2014
Friday Facts: July 11, 2014
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “The bottom line is that spending is not our basic problem. We’ve become an immoral people demanding that Congress forcibly use one American to serve […]
July 11, 2014
Morris News Reports on School Choice Poll Released at Foundation Event
Morris News reported on the results of a school choice poll released at the Georgia Public Policy Foundation’s 2014 Friedman Legacy for Freedom event held in Macon on July 10. […]
July 11, 2014
Follow State’s Lead on Criminal Justice Reform
As Atlanta’s leaders seek to address criminal justice, it would be wise to follow the state’s lead. By Kelly McCutchen Protection to person and property is the paramount duty of […]
July 9, 2014
How Does Georgia Fare in New Criminal Justice Reports?
Two Pew Charitable Trust reports examine how Georgia compares to other states in inmate health care spending and inmate releases without supervision. By Foundation Editor Mike Klein. By Mike Klein […]
July 3, 2014 • Press Release
Friedman Legacy for Freedom Day
Before you take time off to celebrate this nation’s freedom, liberties and independence on July Fourth, take a moment to reserve your spot to celebrate Friedman
July 3, 2014
Should Georgia Slow Down Foster Care Pilot Project?
Georgia’s foster care pilot projects seems to be fast-tracked, but would a slower approach work better? By Foundation Editor Mike Klein By Mike Klein Has Georgia chosen a fast road […]
June 27, 2014
More Families Benefiting from Innovative Education Policy
Florida becomes the second state to implement education savings accounts. By Lindsey Burke Erika Hartley has two sons with Autism, which means she can explain in one sentence what being […]
June 27, 2014
After SHEP … Georgia Looks Toward a New Savannah River Terminal
Georgia already has its sights set on the next strategy after completion of the Savannah River Harbor Project. By Foundation Editor Mike Klein. By Mike Klein Make no mistake about […]
June 24, 2014
New Detail About Georgia Foster Care Privatization Pilot Project
Georgia has published its foster care privatization pilot project request for proposals. By Foundation Editor Mike Klein By Mike Klein Georgia has published its foster care privatization pilot project request […]
June 20, 2014
Education Excellence Can’t Be Achieved From Above
As our education system becomes more decentralized and complex, the locus of accountability should shift from government to parents. By Jason Bedrick Education in America in the 21st century is […]
June 19, 2014
“What We’ve Got Here is Failure to Communicate”
Astonishingly, thirteen states do not track and report out their juvenile justice recidivism rates, says the Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew says Georgia is one of the best at data reporting. […]
June 17, 2014
Checking Up On Health: June 17, 2014
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd I’m lucky enough to have a window office in a business complex that includes a dialysis center, a Lasik surgery center […]
June 17, 2014
Jeffrey Dorfman: Ten Economic Truths Liberals Need to Learn
Today’s political climate is highly partisan. Debates are full of personal attacks, harsh words and complete disagreements. With that in mind, here are ten economic facts that liberals need to […]
June 17, 2014
Feds Authorize New Georgia Juvenile Justice Reform Dollars
Georgia, Hawaii and Kentucky are the only three states selected by federal officials to receive a special round of juvenile justice reform implementation grants. By Foundation Editor Mike Klein. By […]
June 16, 2014
Crystal Williams: Foster Care Youth (Like Herself) Need Connections
Crystal Williams did not have a regular kid life. She grew up mostly in Georgia foster care. Today she is a forceful voice in support of foster care youth. By […]
June 13, 2014
Friday Facts: June 13, 2014
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Sometimes I think my papa is an accordion. When he looks at me and smiles and breathes, I hear the notes.” – Markus Zusak, “The […]
June 13, 2014
DFCS Leader: “If You’re Part of the Problem, Your Days Are Done”
By Mike Klein Governor Nathan Deal’s new hand-picked executive-in-charge of child protective services says, “If you’re part of the bureaucracy and you’re part of the problem, your days are done.” […]
June 10, 2014
Obama Signs Legislation to Start Savannah River Project
President Barack Obama has signed legislation that will provide federal funds to deepen the Savannah River and Harbor. By Foundation Editor Mike Klein By Mike Klein President Barack Obama has […]
June 9, 2014
Video Forum: Language is the Secret Sauce for Babies and Toddlers
Talking to babies and toddlers will nourish their brains and improve their chances to succeed in life, said Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald when she spoke to TEDx Atlanta. This is a […]
June 9, 2014
Benita Dodd on “This Week in Blairsville” / WJRB Radio
Foundation Vice President Benita Dodd recently recorded three programs of “This Week in Blairsville” with WJRB radio host Patrick Malone. Click to listen! Foundation Vice President Benita Dodd recently recorded […]
June 6, 2014
State needs power to fix problems
What’s a state to do when the federal surface transportation program heads toward its Sept. 1 expiration date with little promise of a new transportation bill and the Federal Highway […]
May 30, 2014
Friday Facts: May 30, 2014
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “There is no surer way to misread any document than to read it literally. … As nearly as we can, we must put ourselves in […]
May 30, 2014
Provost Academy Georgia Reboots and Rebrands for Swift Growth
Provost Academy Georgia changes coming soon include a new project with Marietta City Schools and a different relationship with Edison Learning. Provost offers statewide online learning and this fall it […]
May 23, 2014
Remembering the Importance of Celebrating American Heroes
By Mike Klein A while back in our American experience heroes mattered. Kids could name the astronauts. You knew about Alan Shepard, the first American to travel to outer space. […]
May 22, 2014
The Friday Report … A Virtual Window Into Georgia Justice Data
Make no mistake, government, really digs data. Every so often there is an obscure report that even the little people can understand. Friday Report is one of the very best, […]
May 21, 2014
Video Forum: GA’s Disruptive Innovation in Pardons and Parole
Folks are noticing Georgia adult and juvenile criminal justice reforms success. This month the Texas Public Policy Foundation hosted a panel discussion that included Georgia pardons and paroles executive director […]
May 15, 2014
Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling Exemplifies Best of Capitalism
It is a popular theme these days to bash capitalism and idea creators as if their abilities to improve their own status somehow harms someone else. This article by University […]
May 14, 2014
Critical Message Points About GA Prisoner Reentry Initiative
Georgia launched year four of ongoing criminal justice reform this week with a commitment to make certain that messaging points about the state’s new prisoner reentry initiative are well understood. […]
May 13, 2014
Michael Horn: Up Close in South Korea and Vietnam Classrooms
Michael Horn recently traveled for one month through South Korea and Vietnam to closely examine their public and private education systems. This article was created for the Georgia Public Public […]
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