Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS)

09/02/2026

Earlier this week, Early Childhood Changemakers from all over Georgia traveled to an Atlanta summit to learn, collaborate, and celebrate the fabulous first year of this GEEARS initiative. Keynote speaker Michael Bonner urged the Changemakers to be “crazy and consistent” in their community leadership and advocacy. And at partner-led learning sessions, they collected tools, data, stories, and techniques to continue their development back in their hometowns of Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Dublin, Gainesville, Rome, and Statesboro.

09/01/2026

September 17th is coming fast, but it’s not too late to join us as we honor these partners, learn from keynote speaker, Elana Meyers Taylor, and most of all, express our gratitude for your support. Ticket sales end next Wednesday, September 9th. Click the link in our comments to attend this amazing event!

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

A federal proposal could weaken Head Start, one of Georgia’s most important sources of early care, education, and family supports. Our state’s youngest children need us to stand up for them! Use GEEARS’ Action Alert to urge your members of Congress to act NOW to protect the core elements of Head Start. Click the link in our comments to access the action alert.

08/27/2026

Family-friendly is business-friendly. The Georgia Chamber Foundation is a valued partner in helping GEEARS promote this idea to workforce leaders and we’re thrilled to honor their contribution at our Annual Luncheon on September 17th. Please join us as we present the Foundation with the Early Childhood Community Partner Award! Click the link in our comments to register.

08/25/2026

Today, we at GEEARS are mourning Dolly Parton’s passing and feeling tremendous gratitude for the many gifts she gave the world—including her spectacular investment in early literacy.

For the past 31 years, Dolly’s Imagination Library has mailed free, high-quality books to more than 300 million children, ages birth through five.

“The seeds of dreams are found in books,” she said. “And the seeds you help plant in your community can grow across the world.” We agree wholeheartedly. Thank you, Dolly. Your care for young children, and your wisdom about the value of early literacy, has truly changed the world. ♥️

08/25/2026

For more than 15 years, GEEARS has been making advances for Georgia families. You can be a part of that impact by attending or sponsoring our Annual Luncheon! Click the link in our comments to learn more.

08/21/2026

Our Atlanta Early Education Ambassadors can help spread the word about your program through neighborhood outreach and family engagement. Click the link in our comments to fill out a request.