Dr. Steve Dolinger, President of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, is in the studio to help us focus the measure of achievement.
He and Jane discuss the difference that education reform has made in Georgia Schools and stress the importance community involvement can play in these changes.
Dr. Dolinger cites the high school graduation rate as one of the issues that needs the most immediate attention.
The transition out of this segment is a look some accomplishments of Georgia educators and students.
Jane is joined by two individuals who had a hand in key events of achievement during this school year. They are Principal Susan McCauley from the DeKalb School of the Arts and Dr. Gordon Baker.
Dr. Baker is the Director of Libraries and the Head of Public Services at Clayton State University's Library System.
Dr. Baker has been involved with the Statewide Media Festival since 1976 and has played a leadership role since 1994.