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…
Superintendent Woods speaks on his visits to GA…
Release: Superintendent Woods: School visits show the hard work and dedication of Georgia’s educators September 15, 2020 – Over the last several weeks, I've spent time in schools and classrooms across our state. I've had…
GA Superintendent speaks on U.S. DOE denying test…
Release: Superintendent Woods on U.S. Department of Education’s lack of support for common-sense testing waivers September 3, 2020 – This morning, Chief State School Officers received a letter from Secretary Betsy DeVos stating that the U.S. Department of…
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…
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 –…
Putting In The Work
By Curt Fowler “Being a professional is doing the things you love to do on the days you don’t feel like doing them.” – Julius Irving (Dr. J) At the 2019 Masters golf tournament, Tiger…
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…