Claire Suggs

Tweets are my own. Ed policy wonk, reader, runner, and lucky mom.

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

@StephenJOwens_ @ASCAtweets Definitely encouraging, but how many of those counselors are supported with CARES funds that will go away September 2024?

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

Surprise! Investing more money helps schools serve students better. https://t.co/pt2qUNXbTa

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

@MikaylaArciaga HB 340 passed, however, the planning time requirement can be waived by charter system and strategic waiver districts.

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

@wabedalton @wabenews Congrats, Martha. Loved your work at @wabenews and look forward to reading it at @AJC_Education

[Roger Curtis @MIRogerC]

One of my daughters best friends, with whom she barricaded Monday night, wrote this. It’s heartbreaking, insightful, powerful all at once. Until you actually experience gun violence directly, you have no clue. This should not be. #MSUStrong

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

@hazlebussey @GLISI Congratulations! You and your team are making a difference for GA kids!

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

@flapjackj @GaBudget @AAAJ_Atlanta @jjesunlee @WCTharpe What a fantastic crew!

[swm @sheathescholar]

Her name was Eva Mireles. She taught fourth grade at Robb Elementary School. She worked for the Uvalde school district for 17 years.

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

@flapjackj @HealthcareGA Hungry children can't learn--thanks for your continued advocacy!

[Isabelle Hau @Volcoucou]

One of the (many) paradoxes in learning:

Teacher pay is lowest when child brain growth is highest.

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

@NPR @wabedalton Teachers in Georgia are flagging similar concerns, and most would not recommend the profession according to a new report: https://t.co/eFMrcaFbxE

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

Great discussion of GA's K-12 budget from @StephenJOwens_ including underfunding transportation & substitute shortages at @GAPartnership's media day. Teachers describe impact of sub & bus driver shortages on students in new @PAGE_EdNews report: https://t.co/eFMrcaWMWe

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

@StephenJOwens_ @adamdharrell @bendotorg DECAL provides a fixed sum for operating costs, which can include the pre-k portion of program directors' salary & benefits. However, the amount allocated for operating costs is low and is also used to cover classroom supplies, rent, utilities, etc. See: https://t.co/DHWUiq6qK0

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

@StephenJOwens_ @GaBudget Still an issue along with health insurance for bus drivers and other essential workers who help keep schools open. State used to help cover insurance for these critical, often low-paid workers but cut those funds in Great Recession, one more big cost pushed onto districts.

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

Congrats to an amazing GA educator and to all the teachers across the state supporting our kids every day!

[Georgia Department of Education @georgiadeptofed]

And 2022 Georgia Teacher of the Year is...

Cherie Bonder Dennis of @SCCPSS!

Congratulations, Cherie! We know you will be an amazing representative of Georgia public education. #gatoty22

Learn more: https://t.co/HerJDk7OT1

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

Dr. Ragan-Martin has been a wonderful advocate for children in Early County and now she'll be the same for kids across Georgia!

[Georgia Department of Education @georgiadeptofed]

NEWS: @SuptWoods is establishing a new Office of Rural Education and Innovation at GaDOE. Dr. Bronwyn Ragan-Martin, a Georgia educational leader with more than 31 years of experience, has been selected to lead the new office. https://t.co/U93u1UlzHy

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

Listening to students is essential. As districts plan how to use their ESSER funds, they should engage students in meaningful discussions about their experiences, hopes, and needs.

[Leigh Colburn @CentergyProject]

Yes! ❤️ this! Let us help you gather student voice in your school or provide training on our five student voice processes. Message @CentergyProject if you are interested in training.

Student Voice Is the Most Important One in the School https://t.co/lhWLOldc5l via @ASCD

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

Now is the moment to let students reinvent school: We can see more clearly than ever that students aren’t learning the skills needed 2 succeed in a global society & that the current factory model of education perpetuates systemic inequality. https://t.co/NKO8gxxLlc @NicoleDimich

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

This is a great resource for parents & community members who want to advocate effectively with their school boards and state leaders!

[Fund Georgia's Future @FundGAFuture]

Y'all, that was awesome. It's not easy to start advocating for what's right but this was a really good explainer on how to get started. If you want to watch the meeting, it's right here: https://t.co/SCJHoTBt03

[Claire Suggs @ClaireVSuggs]

Looking forward to hearing from @GovKemp about his plans for education and workforce in GA at @srebeducation

[Alan Richard @educationalan]

TODAY: Join @SREBeducation for an online event with Governors @JohnCarneyDE, @GovernorKayIvey and @GovKemp as they discuss education, the workforce and economic growth. @DrSPruitt will moderate: https://t.co/vKcTudLBRi