POLL: 67% of Voters Support School Choice
American Federation for Children's National School Choice Poll Shows 67% of Voters Support School Choice
Support Grew 4% compared to 2018
Georgia AP pass rates continue to increase
In Georgia, 23.2 percent of public school students in the class of 2018 earned a 3 or higher on an AP exam.
Winners of the Innovation in Teaching Competition Announced
The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement recently announced the three winners of the 2018-2019 Innovation in Teaching Competition, a recognition and reward opportunity for Georgia teachers who utilize innovative instructional strategies to advance student achievement.
GA Dept of Education Continues Effort to Help Counties Impacted by Hurricane Michael
In addition to the training opportunity, GaDOE has provided ongoing assistance to school districts impacted by Hurricane Michael, including financial support through the Georgia Foundation for Public Education.
Secretary DeVos: “Supplement, not Supplant” Proposal Helps Promote Effective Spending, Flexibility
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released proposed non-regulatory guidance to support school districts' compliance with the requirement that federal funds supplement, and do not supplant, state and local funds
COLUMN: Combating Substance Abuse in Schools
This abuse has significantly impacted K-12 school-age students as well as those pursuing postsecondary education.
U.S. Department of Education Announces Initiative to Address the Inappropriate Use of Restraint and...
Effort to Protect Children with Disabilities, Ensure Compliance with Federal Laws
State Charter Schools Commission Announces Leadership Change
The State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC) announced recently that Executive Director Dr. Bonnie Holliday will join the Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA)...
$260,000 set aside to expand arts education in rural Georgia schools
The Georgia Department of Education is awarding a total of $260,000 to rural school districts to help them expand the fine arts opportunities available...
Georgia Awarded $2.9M Grant for Preschool Development for Children
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) announced recently that Georgia has been awarded a $2.9 million Preschool Development...
