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News Articles: Georgia Department of Education

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp handily beat David Perdue, former President Trump's hand picked candidate in the 2022 Republican Gubernatorial primary , to set up a re-election race against Democrat Stacey Abrams.

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Kemp allots $125M in federal money for school health centers

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is allotting $125 million in federal COVID-19 relief money to expand school-based health centers. Tuesday's announcement it the latest move by Kemp to spend federal money as he runs for reelection against Democrat Stacey Abrams.

August 24, 2022
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Cloud Computing Being Added To Georgia Careers Pathways Program

The state Board of Education has approved State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ recommendation to launch a career pathway in cloud computing. The pathway will include three courses: Introduction to Software Technology, Computer Science Principles and Cloud Computing.

July 27, 2021
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  • Dave Williams
High school student working on computer

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State Education Department Seeks Ideas For Spending Billions In COVID-19 Relief

The Georgia Department of Education is asking the public to weigh in with suggestions for spending money from the latest $3.8 billion installment of federal COVID-19 relief assistance.

May 06, 2021
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  • Ross Williams
Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods talks with U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos during a September discussion about school reopenings at Forsyth Central High School.

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State Schools Chief Proposes Lowering Testing Stakes For Students, Teachers

Woods released a plan Monday afternoon outlining his aspirations for the future of Georgia public schools. The plan calls for reductions in high-stakes testing such as Georgia Milestones, long a target of criticism from the superintendent.

October 20, 2020
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  • Ross Williams
Kids taking test in classroom

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Federal Cares Act Tug-of-War Impacts Coastal Georgia School Budgets

A select number of students in Chatham County are set to return to public school classrooms Monday amid widespread concern about health and safety due to COVID-19.

Among questions the school district has yet to resolve, however, is how much of the federal coronavirus relief funds allotted to it will go to which schools in the area. A recent judicial ruling means fewer dollars than expected will be going to private schools, amid a larger national debate over whether government funds to offset the economic costs of the coronavirus pandemic should prioritize economically disadvantaged families and businesses.

October 05, 2020
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  • Laura Corley
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State School Board Rejects Plan To Devalue Year-end Tests To Zero

Georgia’s state school board Thursday rejected a proposal to make high-stakes standardized tests essentially meaningless for public school students this year after the state superintendent pushed to shrink the effect from 20% to near zero.

October 02, 2020
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  • Ross Williams
Students at Northeast High School in Macon

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Year-end School Tests Poised To Count 'Essentially Zero' Amid Pandemic

Georgia’s top school official aims to make year-end standardized tests count “essentially zero” toward students’ final grades in the 2020-21 school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. State School Superintendent Richard Woods is also poised to recommend waiving performance consequences for teachers tied to the annual Georgia Milestones exams and let local schools decide when to administer the year-end tests.

September 25, 2020
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  • Beau Evans
Georgia schools are suspending year end, high stakes tests in the face of coronavirus.

Georgia Schools Suspend Standardized Tests In Face Of Coronavirus

Georgia schools are suspending standardized, end-of-the-year testing in the face of the coronavirus threat. The suspension not only affects the...

March 16, 2020
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  • Grant Blankenship
After Gov. Brian Kemp advised schools around the state to close for weeks due to COVID-19 concerns, nonprofits and Atlanta Public Schools collaborate to feed schoolchildren.

Atlanta Public Schools, Local Nonprofits Providing Meals to Schoolchildren

After Gov. Brian Kemp advised schools around the state to close for weeks due to COVID-19 concerns, nonprofits and Atlanta Public Schools collaborate to...

March 14, 2020
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  • Jade Abdul-Malik
Spanish and French are the most popular languages offered in Georgia schools. Latin, German, Chinese, Japanese, American Sign Language, Arabic, Portuguese and Russian classes are also offered throughout the state.

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Parlez-vous Français? Georgia Says 'Oui,' Leads Southeast In World Language Education

Speaking more than one language benefits academic achievement, cognitive abilities and cultural awareness . Multilingual candidates also stand out to...

February 06, 2019
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  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott

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'On Second Thought' For Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019

Today's show highlighted the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, the upcoming Savannah Book Festival and the importance of foreign language education for...

February 06, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more

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'On Second Thought' For Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019

Today's show explored the history of black motorists through Victor Hugo Green's travel guides. We also discussed arguments for affordable menstrual...

January 22, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more

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New Grants Expand Arts Education in Georgia Rural Schools

Budgets run tight in Georgia Public Schools, especially in rural communities. Some have been forced to reduce arts programs over the years to shift...

January 22, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor

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