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 ranks highest teacher morale in nation
ATLANTA - State School Superintendent Woods has released a statement on Georgia's ranking the highest for teacher morale in the nation. Release: Education Week released its Teacher Morale Index, a “year-over-year, multifaceted gauge of how teachers…
Superintendent Woods names 2025 AP Honor Schools
ATLANTA - The State School Superintendent Richard Woods names the 2025 Advanced Placement Honor Schools from 104 school districts. Release: State School Superintendent Richard Woods named 301 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools from 104 school…
State School Superintendent releases statement on FY26 budget…
ATLANTA - State School Superintendent Richard Woods releases a statement on Governor Brian Kemp’s FY26 budget proposal. Release: "Governor Kemp's FY26 budget proposal includes $523 million to fully fund K-12 education, $159 million to strengthen…
State School Superintendent calls for enhancements in school…
ATLANTA - State School Superintendent Richard Woods calls for school safety enhancements in the wake of the Apalachee tragedy. Release: “As we reflect on the tragedy at Apalachee High School, it is crucial that we…
Superintendent releases update on AP, IB, dual enrollment…
ATLANTA - The State School Superintendent Richard Woods releases an update on AP, IB, and dual enrollment course adoption. Release: “Over the past several weeks, I have sought guidance and clarity regarding the extent to…
GA School Superintendent releases statement on African American…
ATLANTA - State School Superintendent Richard Woods releases a statement concerning the AP African American Studies course. Release: “There has been an African American Studies course code in the catalog of state-funded courses since 2020.…
Lanier Middle School teacher named as finalist for…
LANIER, CO. - A Lanier County Middle School eighth-grade teacher was announced as a finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year. Release: State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced the full list of finalists for 2025…
School Superintendent selects leader to build GA literacy…
ATLANTA - State School Superintendent Richard Woods appoints a leader to build a statewide literacy coaching model in Georgia. Release: State School Superintendent Richard Woods has selected Dr. J. Nicholas Philmon, who played an integral…