🏈 Happy #NationalCoachesDay! Before leading Georgia’s schools, Superintendent Woods was a classroom teacher who also led athletes on the field. Today we celebrate all Georgia coaches for building teamwork, discipline & perseverance in our students — on and off the field!

🚨 GA students! Enter the 2025-26 Cybersecurity Poster Contest 🎨 Theme: “Online Safety is No Game – Play It Smart” 💻 Deadline: Oct. 31 🏆 Winners get prizes + meet Supt. Woods! Info: https://t.co/aOFPQhXILt #Cybersecurity #PlayItSmart

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Georgia students continue to shine! 🌟 The class of 2025 scored a mean of 1029 on the SAT, 33 points above the national average. That’s 8 straight years of outpacing the nation. 💪 https://t.co/GLIYyulFcB #GaDOE #SAT #PrepaingAllStudentsForLife

📢 GA, it’s the last day to submit your nomination for the RISE Award, which honors outstanding classified school employees who make a difference every day. Don’t miss the chance to recognize a hero in your school community! 🌟 https://t.co/4M2IZtEQ9e #GeorgiaRISE #SchoolHeroes

‼️ Attention GA juniors & seniors! Today is the last day to submit your application for the USSYP. Don’t miss this chance to represent GA & earn a scholarship opportunity! Submit your application by 5 p.m. https://t.co/haQg1yVx6N! #USSYP #GaDOE #LeadershipInAction

Across GA, schools are raising grad rates & creating brighter futures, demonstrating hope, support, & opportunity. ⭐️Clayton: +3.3 pts ⭐️Pickens: 95%+ grad rate ⭐️Douglas: 90%+ grad rate ⭐️Fulton’s Skyview: +8.4 pts https://t.co/bwbQ6MbuvW #PreparingAllStudentsForLife

GA’s Class of 2025 set a new record: an 87.2% grad rate — up from 85.4% last year & nearly +20 points since 2011. 134 districts ≥ 90% 60 districts ≥ 95% More students than ever are graduating prepared for the future. 🔗 https://t.co/bwbQ6MbuvW #PreparingAllStudentsForLife

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🚌🍎✏️ The Georgia RISE Award honors the everyday heroes who keep schools running & inspire students. Nominate today before the deadline tomorrow at 5 p.m.👉 https://t.co/4M2IZtFnYM #GeorgiaRISE #GaDOE

🌟 GA high school juniors/seniors: Apply for the U.S. Senate Youth Program! Week in D.C. + $10K scholarship. Don’t miss the deadline, tomorrow, September 30, at 5 p.m. 👉 https://t.co/haQg1yVx6N #USSYP #GaDOE

🌟 Nominate a school hero! The GA RISE Award honors paraprofessionals, bus drivers, food service staff & more. Submit by September 30, 2025 👉 https://t.co/4M2IZtFnYM #GeorgiaRISE #GaDOE

🚨 Applications are still open for the U.S. Senate Youth Program! GA juniors/seniors can earn a $10K scholarship + a week in D.C. with national leaders. Apply now 👉 https://t.co/haQg1yVx6N. #USSYP #GaDOE

GaDOE’s 24-25 Teacher Policy Fellowship brought together 21 teachers from across GA for a yearlong journey into education policy. Applications are now open for the 25-26 cohort. Read More: https://t.co/nX8RU9qkEJ Pictures: https://t.co/8De72Jmhjo

Teachers, bring your students to explore agriculture, art, & more at the Georgia National Fair. Book your free trip (with an approved form) now! Field trips: Oct. 3 & Oct. 6–10 Deadline to apply: Sept. 12 at 5:00 p.m.! Sign up at https://t.co/XEnCAFdRjI!

Happy Labor Day! 🎉 Today we honor the hard work + dedication of every worker—especially our amazing school support staff. 💪✨ Enjoy your well-deserved day of rest! 🌟 #LaborDay #GaDOE #ThankYou

One student. One project. Big impact. 🌟 Students in grades 10–12—it’s your turn! Apply now for the Student Advisory Council and make your voice heard. 📅 Deadline: 5 p.m. on 09/05/25 🔗 https://t.co/Sq8eqTu3Bk #GaDOE #StudentVoices

Georgia students are on the rise 📈 2024–25 Milestones show math gains for the 2nd year in a row, with 6 of 7 math assessments up. Science, social studies, & reading also improved. 📷 Full release: https://t.co/KxkDk26imH #GeorgiaMilestones #StudentSuccess #GaPublicEducation

At Supt. Woods’ recommendation, the SBOE voted today to distribute $145,546,701 in federal funds to Georgia school districts. “I’m relieved that Georgia has now received the full federal education funds...,” Supt. Woods said. More: https://t.co/oIBQqdX3MS

Chronic absenteeism in GA’s public schools has reached its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are continuing our efforts to ensure all students have full access to instruction and opportunities. More: https://t.co/rFCzpb3wCi

Supt. Woods seeks students in grades 10-12 to serve on his 25-26 Student Advisory Council. These students will meet with Supt. Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom and other education-related issues. More: https://t.co/VE1yTATAev

We’re wishing every student, teacher, & staff member across GA an amazing start to the 25–26 school year! Got a first-day photo, a decorated classroom, or a school tradition you love? We want to see it! 📸 Tag us @georgiadeptofed and use #GaB2S2025 so we can celebrate with you!