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…
State School Superintendent to launch Georgia’s Student Bill…
ATLANTA - State School Superintendent will launch a Student Bill of Rights document to guide students' fundamental rights in public schools. Release: The Georgia Department of Education is launching a Student Bill of Rights, a…
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…
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…
2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year named
Photo: Rising Starr Middle School teacher Christy Todd recently awarded 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year by State School Superintendent Richard Woods. ATLANTA - State School Superintendent announces middle school music technology teacher as 2024…