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…

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…