Civil Municipal Magazine - Nov 2023

210 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 11 FULTON COUNT Y SCHOOLS A pivotal aspect of the district’s progressive vision is its focus on early childhood education. Cliff Jones, FCS Chief of Staff, emphasizes the critical nature of this foundation, revealing, “We offer 80-plus Pre-K classes throughout our district.” FCS ensures its youngest learners are in the capable hands of highly trained teachers and staff, using a curriculum that is not only educational but enjoyable. Jones explains, “The Pre-K curriculum is fun and interactive, allowing teachers to scaffold important prerequisite skills in a way that’s both age appropriate and get them ready for kindergarten, first grade, and beyond.” For elementary education, the district focuses on an encompassing literacy program called ‘Every Child Reads.’ Launched during COVID-19 to combat the learning gap, the campaign took on an even more significant role with the aid of post-pandemic federal funds. Jones expands on its features, saying, “Every Child Reads is a transformational literacy effort. It allows students and teachers to benefit from the Science of Reading, an evidence-based method for teaching reading.” With this robust structure in place, every FCS student is assured an education that addresses their learning needs. Pathways to Success: Fulton’s Modern Approach to Education While traditional academic pathways remain essential, FCS recognizes the value of introducing students to real-world While traditional academic pathways remain essential, FCS recognizes the value of introducing students to real-world experiences. In the ever-changing technology landscape, threat actors never rest. Having fortified, up-to-date IT systems are no longer optional; it’s the foundation for a strong, right-sized organization. Businesses need a rock-solid IT infrastructure, laser-focused cybersecurity monitoring, and expert IT staff to monitor and manage complex systems. With MGT’s Managed Cyber Security Solutions, our team of certified technical engineers defend against cyber threats while monitoring your IT systems 24/7 to ensure real-time risk detection and rapid incident response. Through our Complex Infrastructure Engagements, we provide critical systems creation, management, and optimization.  Leveraging the power of the cloud, our Cloud & Managed Solutions offer standardized and custom services for network management, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), and business continuity.   Evaluate and align technology with your business goals and identify security gaps with our Cyber Security IT Assessments and Strategic Planning. Our Professional IT Staffing services provide access to a large pool of skilled IT professionals, vetted rigorously to meet your team’s unique needs. Designed to accommodate diverse organizational requirements, we offer flexibility and professional expertise. We guide your business to full IT resiliency using cutting-edge tools and infrastructure solutions that will help stop attacks, secure your data, and continuously monitor your systems. For more information, visit: Layer3com.com