United for a Cause

Like so many other times in our history, the answer to mitigating this crisis is “in the room”. To be successful, Gwinnett must rely on its long history of uniting together, embracing systematic solutions, and galvanizing support to ensure that our childrens’ futures are even brighter than our present. Our economy and our communities rely on our success in ensuring that every child has the opportunity to become a successful Gwinnettian.

In 2019, a small group of leaders came together troubled by the realization that Gwinnett’s future was in jeopardy. This included representatives from the school system, library system, county government, local and state politicians, non-profit leaders, business leaders and concerned citizens. Over time, this group continued to expand as more and more organizations and community members became aware of the issue and wanted to make an impact. Thus, Gwinnett’s Early Learning Working Group was formed out of an initial call to action from the KREP data. The group has been meeting monthly since this humble beginning to improve the school readiness of our youngest citizens.