ATLANTA, March 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- March
is Get Georgia Reading Month and Georgia Power is
highlighting the importance of literacy with company education
coordinators reading in classrooms to students across the state.
Georgia Power representatives are in classrooms every schoolyear as
part of the company's signature energy education program Learning
Power. The Learning Power program places education coordinators in
schools to provide customized curriculums and materials at no cost
with lessons focused on science, engineering, technology and math
(STEM) that involve hands-on activities highlighting energy basics
such as simple circuits and energy efficiency.
"Literacy skills are the foundation for academic success in the
classroom regardless of grade level or field of study," said
Amy Hutchins, education and
workforce development manager for Georgia Power. "Participating in
Get Georgia Reading Month is part of our longstanding
support of education as what is taught in classrooms is key to
preparing a highly skilled workforce of the future."
In addition to classroom involvement, the Learning Power program
has produced and published four books focused on energy education,
reinforcing the importance of literacy. The books include Power
Savers – The Adventures of Savvy and Squander; Joining the
Watt Squad – The Adventures of Savvy and Squander; Savvy
and Squander Learn How to Make and Save Electricity with Dr.
E; and Savvy and Squander Saving Energy with Emerald and Dr.
E. These books are used as part of Learning Power's curriculum
for Pre-K through second grade and Learning Power summer programs
with each student receiving a copy of a book to take home.
Georgia Power's commitment to education spans its more than
100-year history and is emphasized companywide. The company offers
free resources for educators including interactive diagrams, an
online energy calculator, access to power plant tours and more.
Other efforts to enhance and improve education
in Georgia include partnerships with groups such as
Literacy Action, Junior Achievement and assistance grants for new
teachers awarded annually across the state. For more information
about Georgia Power's initiatives and programs, visit
www.georgiapower.com/education.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's
premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.5
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural
gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind.
Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its
customers every day and the company is consistently recognized by
J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer
satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and
connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower),
Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram
(Instagram.com/ga_power).
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