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…
Career Pathways expand college credit eligiblity
The Technical College System of Georgia is expanding the high school courses list for students to receive college credits. Release: The Georgia Department of Education and Technical College System of Georgia are expanding the list…
GaDOE awards stART grants to rural schools including…
The Georgia Department of Education awards stART grants to rural school districts to expand fine arts education. Release: The Georgia Department of Education is awarding a total of $70,000 to rural school districts to help…
Georgia BOE selects new officers, Kemp appoints new…
Release: The State Board of Education, at its December meeting, selected a new slate of officers. Jason Downey (8th Congressional District) will serve as chair and Dr. Stan DeJarnett (10th Congressional District) will serve as…
GaDOE awards $500,000 to expand CTAE programs, including…
Release: The Georgia Department of Education is awarding a total of $500,000 to school districts to help them expand and improve Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs for students. Eleven school districts are receiving…
GaDOE awards grants to build computer science teacher…
Release: The Georgia Department of Education is awarding a third round of grants to school districts to help them build teacher capacity around computer science education, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced. Seventeen school districts will receive…
GaDOE launches effort to locate, support disengaged students…
Release: The Georgia Department of Education is launching a statewide effort to assist school districts with locating and supporting students who have disengaged from school as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. GaDOE is partnering…
GaDOE announces legislative priorities for 2022
Release: The Georgia Department of Education is announcing its 2022 legislative priorities – key public-education issues that will guide State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ interactions with lawmakers in the upcoming regular session. “Our legislative priorities…
GaDOE establishes new Military Student and Family Specialist…
Release: State School Superintendent Richard Woods is establishing a new Military Student and Family Specialist position within the Georgia Department of Education. The Military Student and Family Specialist will support military families as they transition in and…