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…
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…
Valdosta Fleet Superintendent receives award
Release: Every year the Georgia Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA), recognizes Fleet Maintenance Divisions across the state by awarding the Fleet Maintenance Excellence Award to the Division with outstanding achievements. This years'…
Superintendent Woods addresses safety for 2020-21 school year
Release: Superintendent Woods: Transparency, safety measures are essential to ensure a successful school year August 13, 2020 – Schools throughout Georgia are opening for instruction – some in-person with a virtual/remote option for students, and some…
GA Superintendent addresses return to school concerns
Release: Statement from State School Superintendent Richard Woods on return to school concerns “As the school year begins, schools across our state are working hard to serve students, whether virtually or in-person. They are implementing…
GA Superintendent: Local school districts can chart their…
Release: Superintendent Woods: Local districts have authority to chart their course for upcoming school year. Our role is to support them. July 21, 2020 – School leaders, teachers, parents, students, families – and state leaders –…
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…
GA School Superintendent on proposal to eliminate edTPA
Release: Statement from State School Superintendent Richard Woods on GaPSC’s proposal to eliminate edTPA as Georgia certification requirement Woods: "For those who have the calling to teach, we must seek out ways to help them…
DOE Superintendent: Teachers rose above
Release: From State School Superintendent Richard Woods: It is never difficult to write a letter for Teacher Appreciation Month. Teachers – you are easy to celebrate. While I miss being in the classroom and seeing…