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…
New Georgia K-12 ELA standards released for recommendations
The first set of new English Language Arts standards for Georgia's K-12 public schools have been released for feedback. Release: The Citizens Review Committee tasked with providing feedback on the development of new English Language…
Education transparency package measures increased
A proposal package of measures to strenthen transparency between schools and the community was approved by the State Board of Education. Release: State School Superintendent Richard Woods is proposing a package of measures to strengthen…
GaDOE awards grants to build computer science teacher…
Release: The Georgia Department of Education is awarding a third round of grants to school districts to help them build teacher capacity around computer science education, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced. Seventeen school districts will receive…
GaDOE announces legislative priorities for 2022
Release: The Georgia Department of Education is announcing its 2022 legislative priorities – key public-education issues that will guide State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ interactions with lawmakers in the upcoming regular session. “Our legislative priorities…
GaDOE establishes new Military Student and Family Specialist…
Release: State School Superintendent Richard Woods is establishing a new Military Student and Family Specialist position within the Georgia Department of Education. The Military Student and Family Specialist will support military families as they transition in and…
Superintendent Woods honored with National FFA award
Photo: Superintendent Woods with his wife, Lisha, after accepting the Honorary American FFA degree from the National FFA Organization. Release: State School Superintendent Richard Woods was honored with the Honorary American FFA Degree by the…
GaDOE names Office of Rural Education, Innovation after…
Photo: State School Superintendent Richard Woods, Deputy Superintendent for Rural Education and Innovation Dr. Bronwyn Ragan-Martin, and Southwest RESA Executive Director Tim Helms are joined by members of Dr. Butch Mosely’s family to announce the…
VHS Sophomore chosen to be on Georgia Student…
Release: State School Superintendent Richard Woods has selected 66 Georgia high-school students to serve on his 2021-2022 Student Advisory Council. Jay Ball, sophomore at Valdosta High School, was one of the chosen students. Throughout the…