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Legislature ‘24: Other Southern states lead way in literacy, school choice
By: Maureen Downey at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Michael O’Sullivan of GeorgiaCAN
Published on: January 4, 2024

As legislators gather for the 2024 legislative session, there is a lot to be proud of in our education system. Graduation rates are up. Education is fully funded, and more money is spent on education than ever before in the state’s history. Total education spending now averages around $14,000 per student. And, after several years of raises and bonuses, our teachers are among the highest paid in the South.

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