Georgia Department of Education
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Follow GA's Superintendent: @SuptWoods. If you're a GA school or district & we don't follow you, tweet & let us know. Our vision for what’s next in education ↓
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🚨 Seniors: It's #NoFeeNovember! It's not too late to apply to many Georgia colleges and technical schools without the fee this month. Take your next step toward your future. You are Prepared for Life—let's make it happen! #ApplyToCollege #GaHighSchool
Your future starts with one application! 💫 It’s Georgia Apply to College Month, the perfect time to take that first big step toward your goals. Apply to college today! https://t.co/ahseAdF67E
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Carmel ES in Cherokee Co. & Paul Duke STEM HS in Gwinnett Co. are GA's 2025 National ESEA Distinguished Schools honorees. "I'm proud of their work and grateful for the way they'll represent Georgia's commitment to excellence...," Supt. Woods said. More: https://t.co/ehth34Ft0d
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Was October 7, 2023 foretold in the Bible? This short PragerU documentary, adapted from Dinesh D’Souza’s feature-length film The Dragon’s Prophecy, reveals the stunning connections.
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What an incredible day we had with our 25-26 Student Advisory Council last Thursday! These students bring fresh ideas, honest feedback, and so much passion for education in GA. Grateful for their voices and the energy they brought to last week's meeting. #StudentAdvisoryCouncil
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Shoutout to our incredible Substitute Educators! Your flexibility and dedication ensure learning never stops, even at a moment's notice. We appreciate you keeping the continuity going for Georgia's students! #SubstituteEducatorDay #GaTeachers #PreparingAllStudentsForLife
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GaDOE announced its 2026 legislative priorities. Highlights: 📘 $10,000 in additional educator raises over 5 years 📘 Competitive salary schedule for classified staff 📘 Expanded teacher salary schedule 📘 Restored leadership-degree compensation More: https://t.co/piRy1U9yK3
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Celebrating #NationalParentInvolvementDay! Your active role is the most crucial partnership in a child's education. Thank you, Georgia parents, for helping guide your students and #PreparingAllStudentsforLife. #GaParents #EducationPartnership
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Today, we celebrate our Education Support Professionals (ESPs)! From bus drivers to cafeteria staff, you are the essential heartbeat of Georgia schools. Thank you for ensuring every student can focus on learning and #PreparingAllStudentsForLife. #ESPDay #SchoolHeroes
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Supt. Woods is calling for a competitive salary schedule for classified staff, with health insurance & better retirement benefits. Now there's no state salary schedule. Workers like Sam, a school electrician, will earn just $510/month after 30 years. More:
gadoe.org
OP-ED FROM STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT RICHARD WOODS:
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Superintendent Woods is calling for an additional $10,000 raise for Georgia teachers and certified staff over the next five years. Educators like Lamar—a first-year teacher earning $43,592—shouldn't need a second job to make ends meet. Read more: https://t.co/FMEpxP3VO9
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Supt. Woods is calling for: • +$10K raises for GA teachers & certified staff over 5 years • Competitive salary schedule for classified staff • Teacher salary steps beyond 21 years • Restored funding for leadership-degree educator compensation More: https://t.co/FMEpxP3nYB
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BIG WIN for GA students! GA districts now have access to $19.6 MILLION to strengthen student mental health services. And, $15.2 MILLION is now available to GA school districts to provide targeted support for economically disadvantaged students. More: https://t.co/zajC68RxC9
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📈 Georgia’s 2025 College & Career Ready Performance Index shows improvements in Content Mastery, Readiness, & Graduation Rate across all grade bands. “These gains reflect strong student achievement & preparation for life,” – Supt. Woods. 🔗 https://t.co/9ytBykQAGl
#GaDOE #CCRPI
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On #VeteransDay, the GaDOE salutes all who have served. We are deeply grateful for the sacrifice of our veterans, including those who now serve as educators and staff in our schools. Thank you. #ThankAVeteran #GeorgiaSchools
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Happy #NationalSTEMandSTEAMDay! 🚀 Georgia schools are teaching the critical thinking skills needed for tomorrow. We're investing in curiosity and innovation. Building a foundation for students, Prepared for Life! #STEMDay #STEAMEducation #GeorgiaInnovation
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GaDOE is celebrating schools that demonstrated outstanding achievement or growth in reading and math during the 24-25 school year — naming Literacy Leaders & Math Leaders statewide! “Strong literacy and math skills open every door,” said Supt. Woods. https://t.co/FALGRRSJLq
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Huge thanks to our incredible school psychologists for their support of student well-being! Your work in mental health and learning is vital to creating safe, supportive spaces. Happy #NSPW! #SchoolPsychology #GaDOE #StudentSupport
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Happy National Family Engagement Month! At GaDOE, we recognize that when schools and families work together, students achieve their full potential. Read this letter from State School Superintendent Woods to Georgia families: https://t.co/WScDU6rshu.
#FamilyEngagementMonth
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Supt. Woods recognized Len Lastinger Elementary in Tift County Schools as a John Hancock Award honoree — celebrating the school's strong commitment to teaching and preserving cursive writing in Georgia classrooms. #JohnHancockAward #GaDOE #CursiveWriting #ExcellenceInEducation
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Superintendent Woods met with Georgia’s Parent Mentors — parents helping parents support students with disabilities. Family engagement isn’t extra — it’s essential. Thank you, parent mentors! 💙 #FamilyEngagementMonth #PreparingAllStudentsForLife
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Congratulations to Annie Belle Clark Elementary in Tift County — a 2024-2025 John Hancock Award recipient! ✍️💙 Proud to honor schools keeping cursive writing alive in Georgia classrooms. More visits coming soon! #JohnHancockAward #GaDOE #CursiveWriting
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