PAACT

Last chance: Atlanta Public Schools’ Pre-K lottery applications close tonight at 11:59 pm. Click here to apply: buff.ly/sNFNCKj

Last night, @GEEARS’ Executive Director Mindy Binderman and PAACT Director Shawnell Johnson attended the State of the City Address. We’re proud to continue our partnership with the @CityofAtlanta to support Atlanta's youngest children and their families!

Attention Atlanta! The @MSRC_ATL partner application deadline is today. Complete the application here: surveymonkey.com/r/MSRC2026

Have you completed your @MSRC_ATL partner application? The application deadline is Wednesday! Complete the application here: surveymonkey.com/r/MSRC2026

Do you have a child who will be four years old by September 1, 2026? Applications for Atlanta Public Schools’ Pre-K lottery close next week (3/20). Click here to apply: buff.ly/sNFNCKj

The 2026 @MSRC_ATL partner application is now open! MSRC encourages early literacy through language-rich books and enrichment activities. All applications are due Wednesday, March 18. Click here to learn more: surveymonkey.com/r/MSRC2026

Applications for Atlanta Public Schools’ Pre-K lottery close next week. Submit your Pre-K application by Friday, March 20th. Click here to apply: buff.ly/sNFNCKj

We’re delighted to share that PAACT Director Shawnell Johnson has been selected to serve as @jlatlanta's Executive Vice President for 2026–2027! Her leadership, vision, and commitment to service and advocacy make this a well‑deserved achievement. Congratulations, Shawnell!

Are you a child-serving organization in Atlanta? Apply to be a 2026 Mayor's Summer Reading Club partner! We’ll help you craft literacy-rich programming for your community and provide free books for families to take home. Click here to apply: surveymonkey.com/r/MSRC2026

Don’t miss the chance to enroll your child in Atlanta Public Schools’ Pre-K! Applications close Friday, March 20th. Apply now: buff.ly/sNFNCKj

The Rising Futures Expansion Fund (RFEF) is a new initiative led by @reinvestfund that supports early childhood education providers looking to expand access to high-quality child care across Metro Atlanta. Click here for more details: reinvestment.com/rfef.

Are you exploring Pre-K options for next school year? Applications for Atlanta Public Schools’ Pre-K lottery are open! Click here to learn more: buff.ly/ABfUaal

Atlanta Public Schools’ Pre-K lottery is now open! To qualify, your child must be four years old by September 1, 2026, and you must reside in the City of Atlanta. Applications close on Friday, March 20th. Click here to apply: buff.ly/siw71Ji

It was an honor to celebrate Premier Academy last night at the child care program’s Bookmarks & Milestones fundraiser. Together, attendees spent the evening reflecting on Premier’s impact in Atlanta and their journey, which included a 2023 PAACT Repair and Renovation grant!

Apply for Pre-K today with Atlanta Public Schools! Secure your child’s spot by completing the online application through the SchoolMint portal. Don’t wait—submit your application before the deadline on March 20! atlantapublicschools.schoolmint.com

Last week at @CobbCollaborate’s Resilient Cobb Summit, PAACT Director Shawnell Johnson joined a panel of leaders who likened community partners to gardeners and families to seeds who need healthy “soil” formed by collective investment. The theme was both poetic and powerful!

Hear from Program Contributor, Suzanne Tucker, about the free resources and tools that Ready to Grow Atlanta offers. This program is for all Atlanta-based Pre-K teachers, early childhood educators, and families. Click here to learn more: buff.ly/2N9e4ZV

Last week, GEEARS led Strolling Thunder! Our adorable little advocates made an impression on elected officials while parents and partners delivered impassioned "asks" for family-friendly policies. Check out photo highlights of our crew! Click here: geears.org/strolling-thun…

We’ve launched a new website! Thank you to @neboagency, PAACT’s advisory board, and member organizations for helping bring this project to fruition. Click here to check it out: paactatl.org

Ready to Grow Atlanta is a free program for parents of children ages 0-5. It offers monthly workshops, optional one-on-one coaching, and practical resources to support your child’s emotions, behavior, and daily routines at home. Click here to register: buff.ly/sVFbTqG