PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

A PAGE-supported bill to provide grants to student teachers passed out of committee today, as did HB 1193, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026. House Floor Action Senate Floor Action House Ed Passes Literacy and Student Teacher Grant Bills The House Education Committee passed three bills today. Chair Dubnik and Chair Erwin present HB 1193 The Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, HB 1193 , *  was jointly presented by House Education Chair Chris Erwin (R-Homer) and House Educ

Students in the College of Education at Georgia State University (GSU) joined Rep. Phil Olaleye (D-Atlanta), PAGE staff, and GSU faculty for an in-depth discussion of challenges students face during their student teaching. Major themes frequently mentioned during the meeting echoed PAGE member survey findings, including teacher preparation affordability and access to health insurance and mental health services. Several students shared they have had to scale back hours or quit

House Passes AFY 24 Budget With only two dissenting votes, the House passed the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget, which incorporates House...