Editorial: Georgia needs to treat funding state education a ‘no brainer’

Happy elementary school teacher giving high-five to her student during class in the classroom. Photo by iStock.

Date: September 08, 2025

Teachers need to be paid more, hardly anyone will disagree, so it needs to be a priority for Georgia legislators when the 2026 General Assembly is gaveled to order.

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