October 14, 2020 • Blog
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To the Georgia State Schools Superintendent, from a Georgia Public Schools Graduate
Last month, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos made clear she wouldn’t waive federal testing requirements as you’d requested
October 9, 2020
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Wealth inequality is indeed increasing, the country does need more tax revenue, and special interests can get government favors. But none of these reasons justifies […]
October 2, 2020 • Commentary
Emerging from the Constitutional Convention in 1787, Benjamin Franklin was reportedly asked whether the Framers of the Constitution had produced a republic or a
October 2, 2020
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Rather than looking to our celebrities or other influential figures, it’s time to look around us. The family structure builds strong character among men and […]
September 25, 2020
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Justice is not often easy. It does not fit the mold of public opinion, and it does not conform to shifting standards. It answers only […]
September 24, 2020 • In The Press
The following is an open letter published September 23, 2020, to the American people from 68 leaders participating in the Health Policy Consensus Group. The full list of signatories, who […]
September 18, 2020
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Good intentions toward a laudable end are not enough to uphold governmental action against a constitutional challenge.” – William S. Stickman IV, U.S. District Judge […]
September 18, 2020 • Commentary
With just one number, U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming encapsulated the enormous challenge facing housing assistance: 160.
September 11, 2020 • Commentary
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Tests are Crucial to Measure Students’ Learning
Last week, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos put the kibosh on pleas to stop meaningful assessments of student learning before the school year had even begun
September 11, 2020
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “I called President Bush and I said, ‘You can’t come back here; the United States is under attack.’ And the rest of the day was […]
September 4, 2020 • Commentary
The roofer’s assistant was forthright in his admission.
September 4, 2020
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “U.S. debt has reached its highest level compared to the size of the economy since World War II and is projected to exceed it next […]
August 28, 2020
It’s Friday! The 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum ended this week after eight sessions that began July 15. Click on the links to view each session – Zoom webinars – […]
August 21, 2020 • Commentary
The death of George Floyd ignited outrage across America once video emerged of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck.
August 21, 2020
It’s Friday! The 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum enters its final week! Click on the links for information and registration for next week’s Zoom sessions: August 25 panel discussion: “Healthcare: […]
August 14, 2020
It’s Friday! The 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum has passed the halfway mark. Find information and registration for upcoming sessions: August 18: “Affordable Housing or Housing Affordability?” August 25: “Healthcare: […]
August 7, 2020
It’s Friday! Don’t miss a session of the 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum. The Foundation is recording each Zoom session for our YouTube channel! View the July 15 opening keynote, […]
July 31, 2020
It’s Friday! Looking for the 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum? The Foundation is recording each Zoom session for our YouTube channel! View the July 15 opening keynote, “An Education Conversation” […]
July 24, 2020 • Commentary
Education, a priority for the Georgia Public Policy Foundation since its founding in 1991, is foremost in the minds of Georgia’s families, who face unprecedente
July 24, 2020
It’s Friday! Did you miss the first two Zoom events of the 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum? View the opening keynote, “An Education Conversation” with Betsy DeVos, U.S. Secretary of […]
July 17, 2020
It’s Friday! Did you miss the opening keynote speaker at the 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum? U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was the opening keynote speaker Wednesday for the 2020 […]
July 10, 2020
It’s Friday! Eight Sessions. Eight Think Tanks. One Venue. No Charge. Have you registered? The 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum begins Wednesday, July 15, on Zoom with the opening keynote, […]
July 2, 2020
It’s Friday! Friday Facts is coming to you a day early to beat the holiday rush! Have you registered yet for the 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum? The Forum, hosted […]
July 2, 2020 • Commentary
Health policy was a popular issue in the closing weeks of the Georgia General Assembly, as would be expected for a session interrupted by a pandemic. Among the
June 26, 2020
It’s Friday! Registration for the 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum is now open! Amid the COVID-19 uncertainty, the Foundation canceled plans for an in-person event and scheduled the Forum as […]
June 26, 2020 • Commentary
Since it began in 2010, the annual Georgia Legislative Policy Forum has been an in-person event, drawing legislators, policymakers, businesspeople and interest
June 19, 2020
It’s Friday! This is Week 14 of the Friday Facts’ focus on the coronavirus pandemic across the nation and in Georgia. View previous editions here. View the Foundation’s near-term proposals […]
June 12, 2020
It’s Friday! This is Week 13 of the Friday Facts’ focus on the coronavirus pandemic across the nation and in Georgia, and the last day of the public health state […]
June 12, 2020 • Commentary
Systematic reform within the criminal justice system has become prevalent in the public discourse in the wake of recent events, including the tragic deaths of t
June 5, 2020
It’s Friday! This is Week 12 of the Friday Facts’ focus on the coronavirus pandemic across the nation and in Georgia. View previous editions here. View the Foundation’s near-term proposals […]
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