The final week of one year and the start of the next is a time to reflect on what has come to pass and prepare for what lies ahead.
Here is a look at stories from the past year as well as what topics are on my radar for 2025 as the Savannah Morning News Education and Workforce Development Reporter.
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Education
Following the North Star: Literacy developments
From Literacy Week to adoption of new literacy curriculum, the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System continued its efforts to prioritize literacy as its chief focus. Attendance also rose to the top of the school district’s list of priorities this past year with Superintendent Denise Watts calling it a possible “second North Star.”
With my reporting this year, I aim to paint a picture of the complex literacy ecosystem that includes parents, the district, nonprofit organizations, local businesses and colleges of education as well as the local, state and federal government.