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…
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,…
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,…