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Your source for news and information from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. You will hear from Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs and special guests to give you an update on all things DECAL.
Podcasting since 2018 • 339 episodes
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Latest Episodes
Episode 15 - Homelessness and Child Care in Georgia
Homelessness is a growing concern in Georgia, with close to 10-thousand people across the state facing housing instability due to poverty, rising housing costs, unemployment, and systemic barriers to affordable housing. The impact of homelessne...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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Episode 14 - Meet the Interns
Today we’re shining a spotlight on the next generation of leaders and innovators who are making their mark in early care, education, as well as other areas. We are talking with our amazing interns….bright, passionate individuals who have ...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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Episode 13 - Early Childhood Care and Education Pipeline Grant
A grant administered by DECAL and the Technical College System of Georgia is helping identify and pay for the tuition of adult education students looking to work in early childhood education…a field that has seen a severe shortage of qualified ...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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Episode 12 - 2025 Legislative Preview
Opening Day for the 2025 Georgia General Assembly is Monday, January 13, and on today’s podcast, as lawmakers head back to the state capitol, we’re previewing some of the key issues, proposed bills, and political dynamics to watch. Joining us t...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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Episode 11 - We Care Child Care Sweepstakes
It’s never too early to be thinking about your child’s college education…even for our youngest learners, ages birth to five. Now four lucky children in Georgia are getting an early start on their college savings plan thanks to Path2Colleg...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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17:28