With a new year bringing both a fresh session of the state legislature and statewide elections, look for education to be a prominent recurring topic in state politics in 2014. After years of budget cuts in reaction to the recession and dwindling tax revenues, state officials are promising to restore education funds to help boost performances of Georgia’s students. It’s a worthwhile effort, no matter what has occurred before, and welcome news for parents who want to ensure their children have the best schools available.