THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
VCS teachers engage in Social Studies professional learning
VALDOSTA - Valdosta City Schools teachers strengthening instruction by engaging in Social Studies professional learning. Release: Kindergarten through fifth grade teachers collaborated with the Georgia Department of Education for Social Studies professional learning. Teacher leaders…
Georgia General Assembly passes Distraction-Free Education Act
ATLANTA - The GaDOE announces that the Georgia General Assembly passes the Distraction-Free Education Act. Release: In 2025, the Georgia General Assembly passed the Distraction-Free Education Act. By prohibiting the use of personal electronic devices…
GA test scores continue to rise with abandonment…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Education announces that test scores continue to rise with the abandonment of Common Core math. Release: Georgia students continued to show strong increases in mathematics on the Georgia Milestones…
GaDOE distributes remaining federal funds to school districts
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Education distributes the remaining federal funds to the school districts in Georgia. Release: At State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ recommendation, the State Board of Education voted to distribute $145,546,701…
Georgia’s chronic absenteeism reaches lowest level since pre-pandemic
ATLANTA - Georgia's chronic absenteeism reaches lowest levels since pre-pandemic as the state continues efforts to reduce absence rates. Release: Chronic absenteeism in Georgia’s public schools has reached its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic,…
GaDOE distributes funding for afterschool, summer learning programs
ATLANTA - The GaDOE announces the distribution of funding for afterschool and summer learning programs to local communities. Release: At State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ recommendation, the State Board of Education voted to distribute $48,236,712…
GA School Superintendent releases update on remaining federal…
ATLANTA - Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods recently released a statement on the remaining federal funds. Release: the U.S. Department of Education announced it will release all unawarded FY25 federal funds – including Title I-C,…
Georgia literacy coaches make an impact in elementary…
ATLANTA - The GaDOE announces that literacy coaches in Georgia's highest-need elementary schools are making an impact. Release: Structured literacy coaches hired to work in Georgia’s highest-need elementary schools are making a significant impact on…