Understanding Georgia’s Labor Shortage Crisis
It’s no secret. Our nation is facing a labor shortage crisis unlike anything we have ever seen. COVID-19 has shifted the way we approach our jobs and how we prioritize our lives. Just this week, Commissioner Mark Butler with the Georgia Department of Labor shared that despite a 300% increase in those who gained employment…
Read MoreTransforming Talent: Addressing Georgia’s Current and Growing Labor Shortage
Exacerbated by COVID, Georgia’s workforce shortage is and has been a growing challenge for years. With technology changing the way we think, do business and interact as consumers, job demands and the skills required to do them are evolving and changing every day. Learn how to adapt and plan for the issues at-hand, as well…
Read MoreGovernor’s Education Reform Commission Proposals Adopted
The Governor’s Education Reform Commission proposals, which were adopted in December 2015 with the intention of becoming a package of legislation in 2016, is still scheduled to be taken up during the 2017 session. Governor Deal has continued to reiterate his intention to make funding reform a top priority during the 2017 session. Comprehensive funding…
Read MoreGeneral Assembly Passes Bill to Roll Back Testing Requirements for Teachers
The General Assembly passed a bill that rolled back testing requirements and moved away from using testing for teacher evaluations. The bill, SB 364 reduces the number of end of course tests in early grades and also reduces the percentage of teacher evaluations determined by those tests from 50% to 30%. The legislation moves in…
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