Nine Georgia schools receive National Blue Ribbon honor

Release: Nine Georgia Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon School Honors U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized nine Georgia schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic…

C/O 2020 is GA’s 3rd to beat national…

Release: Georgia graduating class of 2020 – which faced disruptions due to COVID-19 pandemic – is third in state history to beat national average on SAT ​​Notes on data included: These data reflect the performance…

GA Superintendent speaks on U.S. DOE denying test…

Release: Superintendent Woods on U.S. Department of Education’s lack of support for common-sense testing waivers September 3, 2020 – This morning, Chief State School Officers received a letter from Secretary Betsy DeVos stating that the U.S. Department of…

DECAL pays daytime care of virtual learners

Release: DECAL to Offer Financial Assistance to School Age Students Whose Schools Have Opted for Virtual Learning Funding Helps Working Families Find Secure and Safe Option for Their Children ATLANTA, Ga., (August 31, 2020) –…

Valdosta BOE votes to require face masks

VALDOSTA, GA - The Valdosta Board of Education voted Tuesday during a work session to require face coverings for students and spectators at sporting events. See the post from the Valdosta City Schools Facebook page…

GA DOE establishes new Public Health Liaison position

Release: Georgia Department of Education establishes K-12 Public Health Liaison position August 25, 2020 – With support from Governor Brian P. Kemp, State School Superintendent Richard Woods is establishing a K-12 Public Health Liaison position at…

August GA State Board of Education meeting

Release: The State Board of Education will hold a one-day regular meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the State Board Room, 2070 Twin Towers East, 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE, Atlanta, Georgia. The…