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…
State of Georgia plans to give public school…
Release: Georgia plans to provide bonus payment to every public-school teacher, school staff member MEDIA CONTACT: Meghan Frick, GaDOE Communications Office, mfrick@doe.k12.ga.us January 14, 2021 – Governor Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods plan to provide…
GDOE grants $200K to rural school art programs
Release: Georgia Department of Education dedicates $200,000 to expand fine arts education in rural schools MEDIA CONTACT: Meghan Frick, GaDOE Communications Office, mfrick@doe.k12.ga.us -Follow GaDOE on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @GeorgiaDeptofEd The list of awardees is…
Supt. Woods states goals for the future of…
Release: Superintendent Woods: We must reimagine K-12 education in Georgia To view the full Roadmap to Reimagining K-12 Education, visit gadoe.org/reimagineK12 October 19, 2020 – Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia's students, families,…
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…
Georgia DOE releases guidance for school openings this…
Release: June 1, 2020 – The Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Department of Public Health are releasing Georgia’s K-12 Recovery Plan – guidance to help schools plan for a safe return to in-person instruction in fall 2020.…
GDOE Announces Launch of K-12 Restart Working Groups
Release: Governor Kemp, Superintendent Woods launch K-12 Restart working groups May 21, 2020 – Governor Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods are announcing the creation of six K-12 Restart Working Groups to address the…
Kemp orders Georgia schools to remain closed
According to the AJC on Thursday, Governor Brian Kemp has ordered that Georgia public schools remain closed until at least April 24, 2020. This decision, as part of the ongoing effort to fight the COVID-19…