VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
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…
VCS announces safety plan for Bazemore-Hyder Stadium
Release: VALDOSTA CITY SCHOOLS 2020 GAME DAY PLAN for BAZEMORE-HYDER STADIUM The following plan is submitted to the Valdosta Board of Education and Superintendent William Todd Cason on August 25, 2020 for the use 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…