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June, 2011
In This Issue
SAVE THE DATE - July 1, 2011
Ribbon Cutting in Vidalia
GA Ford PAS Hub Update
Georgia & Alabama Share Best Practices
'College for All' Campaign Getting a Second Look
Greetings!

Summer is here and according to the weather people we are setting all kinds of heat records. So what else is new? It's summer, it's hot and humid. As you are enjoying your vacation or staycation or wishing the kids were back in school, it is worth noting the interesting things happening around our state and the nation. From a new Career Academy in Vidalia, which Leah and I visited recently, to new collaboration between states, it is all good. Those of us that have worked for years in the areas of college and career readiness can't help but be encouraged. I've included in this newsletter a few things that you might be interested in. Hope you find it informative.

 

In the meantime I'll be sitting on my screen porch with my guitar and a glass of sweet tea picking some Chicken Fried. Have a great summer!

 

Thom Suddreth

 

Save The Date

 

SAVE THE DATE - July 1, 2011 College and Career Academy Grant Workshop

9:00 a.m. - TCSG 3rd Floor Conference Room and Tandberg Locations 

 

Cagle Announces 10 Million in College and Career Academy Grants

 

 Lieutenant Governor Cagle is proud to announce that the Technical College System of Georgia will for the fifth year begin to solicit grant applications for $10 million dollars of bond funding for Career Academy grants in FY12.  Schools, businesses, and community leaders are encouraged to come together and apply for a Career Academy in their area.  Read more........ 


 

Ribbon Cutting in Vidalia

 

Please join us for the Grand Opening of the first Regional College and Career Academy in Georgia. Southeastern Early College and Career Academy will host a ribbon cutting on August 1, 2011 at 10:00 am. 413 Pete Phillips Drive, Vidalia, GA 30474. RSVP to

[email protected].  


 

GA Ford PAS Hub Update

 

Ford PAS Logo Large Approximately one year ago this month, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle welcomed several supporters of the Georgia College and Career Academy Network (GCCAN) to the State Capitol to thank them for their financial contribution to the program. Members of the Georgia Apartment Industry Education Foundation, representatives from AT&T, and associates from Georgia Power all gathered in the Lt. Governor's office to discuss on-going plans for GCCAN.  Read more...

 

Georgia and Alabama Share Best Practices

    

On June 3, 2011 members of the Lt. Governor's office hosted representatives from the Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey's office and various industry leaders from Alabama.  The group, including Chuck Carver, Director of Economic and Community Affairs, Keith Karst, Vice President of Trenholm Tech Board and Division Manager for Alabama Power, and Bonnie Evans, Chamber Representative, visited the Central Educational Center to look at Georgia's College and Career Academy model.  Read more....   

'College for All' Campaign Getting a Second Look

After years of intense focus by American policy leaders and educators on college readiness, a growing chorus is calling for schools to better prepare students for futures that might not include four-year degrees.

A recent Harvard University report synthesized concerns that had long been simmering as the country's dominant education push has been to raise academic standards and make more young people into successful college students. By pressing students onto a college path, some observers wonder, are we shortchanging students whose future plans might not include a baccalaureate degree? Can we create preparation options that truly open all doors for all students?

Read full article in Education Week......... 

Have a wonderful summer!  

 


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