The Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University ranks among the nation's
top universities for educator preparation and workforce development, forging strategic
partnerships and embracing innovation. Our collaborative and inclusive culture empowers
students, faculty, and staff to thrive by fostering resilience, building confidence,
and nurturing a commitment to lifelong learning that addresses the diverse needs of
ALL learners. At Bagwell, we go beyond preparing educators; we develop visionary leaders
who elevate the profession and inspire lasting, transformative change in education.
Bagwell College of Education and Georgia Southern University
The Bagwell College of Education is proud to partner with Georgia Southern University
on a transformative statewide literacy initiative. Through the historic Georgia Early
Literacy Act of 2026 (HB 1193), the FY 2027 state budget allocated $5.5 million to
establish the Georgia Southern University Literacy Center, an applied reading center
dedicated to advancing literacy outcomes across Georgia.
The Georgia Southern Literacy Center will equip educators with the tools, resources,
and support needed to implement evidence-based, science-of-reading instructional practices
that improve student literacy achievement. As part of this initiative, Kennesaw State
University's Bagwell College of Education has been selected as one of only five demonstration
sites in Georgia, alongside Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University,
Valdosta State University, and the University of West Georgia.
Each demonstration site will partner with a local school district to implement an
innovative literacy coaching model and evaluate its impact on student literacy achievement.
Bagwell is honored to be selected for this important work and looks forward to collaborating
with school partners to strengthen literacy instruction, measure improvements in literacy
achievement, and identify effective practices that can be scaled across Georgia.
