- Georgia’s preschools workforce dropped by roughly 20% from 2017 to 2020.
- Preschool directors and advocates say many teachers have left for higher-paying jobs at Target and Walmart.
- The state has more than $1 billion in Lottery reserves that could be used to boost funding for local preschools but hasn’t been touched.
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