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…
Georgia graduation rate climbs to 87.2%
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Education announces that Georgia graduation rate climbs to 87.2% reaching another historic high. Release: Georgia’s high-school seniors recorded another all-time-high graduation rate – and significant year-over-year improvement – in…
Teach in the Peach welcomes first-year teachers, launches…
ATLANTA - Teach in the Peach welcomes first-year teachers and launches a merch store to support teacher recruitment and retention. Release: As part of its Teach in the Peach statewide teacher recruitment and retention initiative, the Georgia…
GaDOE looks back at Teacher Policy Fellowship, opens…
ATLANTA - The GaDOE looks back at the Teacher Policy Fellowship and announces that applications are now open for 2025-2026. Release: The Georgia Department of Education’s 2024-2025 Teacher Policy Fellowship brought together 21 teachers from…
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,…