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The Georgia Department of Education, in partnership with the Institute for Self-Directed Learning, has launched a new initiative to help school districts develop innovative learning models to meet the needs of students and families. Ten districts have been selected for the first cohort and will work to design new school models that increase flexibility, strengthen…

As fuel prices rise, the Georgia House of Representatives voted today to suspend the state gas tax for 60 days. The measure now moves to the Georgia Senate for approval. State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ statement is below: “I appreciate the Georgia House of Representatives moving quickly to suspend the state gas tax and provide…

Several pieces of legislation aligned with the Georgia Department of Education’s legislative priorities successfully crossed over in the Georgia General Assembly last week, keeping proposals focused on supporting teachers, strengthening learning, and protecting instructional time for students in play as the 2026 legislative session continues. Crossover Day marks the deadline for most bills to pass out of…

State Board of Education member Nick Ellis will hold a public hearing for citizens in the 1st Congressional District on Monday, March 16, 2026 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Brunswick High School, 3885 Altama Avenue, Brunswick, GA 31520. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from interested citizens and educators within the congressional district…

2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, an agricultural science teacher at Morgan County High School, has been named one of five finalists for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced today. Over the past year, Kinsaul has served as a statewide advocate for public…

“I deeply appreciate Governor Kemp’s inclusion, in the state budget, of a one-time $2,000 pay supplement for Georgia’s hardworking educators. I urge the Georgia General Assembly to pass a final budget with these bonuses included. Governor Kemp has been a true champion of Georgia teachers, increasing teacher salaries by $9,500 during his time in office.…

The graduation rate for students involved in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) has risen to 98.45%. This rate – which applies to students who complete a Career Pathway – exceeds the overall state graduation rate by 11.25 percentage points, underscoring the relevance and impact of CTAE opportunities. The 2024 CTAE graduation rate was 98.24%.…

December 3, 2025 – At its November meeting, the State Board of Education approved the inclusion of a new School Safety Domain within the Standards for Effective Governance of Georgia School Systems. This new domain reinforces and reiterates Georgia’s unwavering commitment to providing safe and supportive learning environments, highlighting the vital role of local governance in ensuring…

LINKS:  2025 Reports | Downloadable Data NOTE ON COMPARABILITY: The Content Mastery, Progress, Readiness, and Graduation Rate components are comparable between 2024 and 2025. The Closing Gaps component is not comparable between 2024 and 2025, as 2024 flags did not include mathematics due to the implementation of new mathematics standards and assessments in the 2023-2024…

State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced today that the Georgia Department of Education’s 2025-2026 Military Flagship School Award applications are open. The Military Flagship School Award recognizes schools that go above and beyond to provide a supportive environment for military students and families. These schools specifically reach out to military families and recognize and accommodate…