GeorgiaCAN

Ready to transform education? Join us in the next cohort of Empowered Parents Invested in Change. Apply by August 7th. Learn more at gacan.org/epic

Want to be a changemaker? GeorgiaCAN is now accepting applications for Empowered Parents Invested in Change This free course helps families gain the tools to organize their communities, understand education policy, and advocate for meaningful change. gacan.org/epic/

Here's another tip from our parent network on preparing for back-to-school. Thank you to Brandi from Atlanta for sharing this amazing tip. #backtoschool

DeKalb County and Richmond County! It was so great to meet you this weekend. Thank you for stopping by our table and signing up to put kids first in education policy across our state. And a big shout-out to our amazing parent leaders who joined us to help sign up new advocates!

Meet our first new parent fellow, Chavonne Johnson! Chavonne joins us representing Lowndes County and South Georgia. As a former educator, she understands the unique needs of our students. As a parent, she knows firsthand why families need access to different learning options

Six years ago, we launched the Parent Fellowship to build a new generation of education advocates in Georgia. Since then, fellows have passed legislation, opened charter schools, and pushed school boards to listen. We're excited to welcome our newest cohort of parent leaders.

Curious about the state of math education in our schools? Join our virtual dialogue on math education in the U.S. and Georgia. You will learn about recent legislative wins and how parents and advocates can support students and shape policy. gacan.org/events/math-ma…

Charter schools need board members who know finance, law, real estate, HR. People like you! GCSA's Board Bank recruits and trains prospective members for Georgia charter boards. Your voice can help shape the future of public education. bit.ly/4vjWmmo

The SCSC is deeply saddened by the passing of Commissioner Scott Sweeney, a champion for Georgia's students and a steady, kind presence to everyone who knew & worked with him. Our hearts are with his wife, Sandy, and their family. Read the joint statement: conta.cc/4vtIxli

Hey DeKalb County parents and advocates! Interested in improving your advocacy skills? Join us for a training next week focused on how to navigate the local school board. You can RSVP here: gacan.org/events/dekalb-…

Mark your calendars! Join us for our Back-to-School Prep parent panel on July 28. Stay tuned for more details!

At today's AIM Georgia ribbon-cutting - Georgia's first charter school using the Accelerated Career Diploma pathway! Thanks to Parent Fellow Eboni Johnson for years of advocacy, and congrats to Dr. Kristy Beam & team. Can't wait to see the impact

Hey, Gwinnett County! Are you interested in learning more about charter schools? Join us Tuesday, June 16th for an information session on public charter schools and learn about a new potential option opening in 2028. Sign up to attend here: speak4.app/lp/z401bsxa

Join us next Thursday, June 4th, as our Executive Director, Michael O'Sullivan, breaks down the wins and losses of the 2026 Legislative Session. The call starts at 6 p.m. Please pre-register for this event. speak4.app/lp/hk01hsme

It's Election Day! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you haven't voted yet, now is the time. Find your polling location here: mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/

It's National Teacher Appreciation Week! We want to thank the amazing educators across our state for your hard work and dedication to student success.

We're excited to share that GeorgiaCAN has a new website! Same mission, new look. Check it out here: gacan.org

Just a quick weekend update the Parent Fellowship Application deadline has been extended until May 4th. Learn more here: gacan.org/georgiacan-par…

Today is the last day to apply for GeorgiaCAN Parent Fellowship Program! Learn more here: gacan.org/georgiacan-par…

How important is it that our lawmakers elected this year in Georgia work to improve K-12 education in the state? 80% Extremely/Very 17% Somewhat/Not The work is not done yet. @_GA_CAN stands ready to work with willing lawmakers to improve education for our students.