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Congrats to GA's 2026 Creative School Arts Integration Schools of Excellence! 🏆 Adairsville HS 🏆 Baggett ES 🏆 Springdale Park ES 🏆 West Jackson ES 🏆 Wynnton Arts Academy More: url.gadoe.org/9ej9u #GaDOE #FineArtsED #ArtsIntegration
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Georgia is expanding its Mental Health Awareness Training project with 4 new courses focused on supporting military-connected students and families. Available at no cost beginning in July 2026. url.gadoe.org/ag00a #GaDOE #MilitaryConnectedStudents #MilitaryFamilies
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Congratulations to GA's 19 Military Flagship Schools for 25-26! 🇺🇸 These schools go above and beyond to support military-connected students and families, helping ensure every student feels welcomed, supported, and ready to succeed. url.gadoe.org/vberh #MilitaryFlagshipSchools
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NEW: Georgia is launching a Work-Based Learning Diploma, creating an additional pathway to a high school diploma for students planning to enter high-demand careers after graduation. More: url.gadoe.org/aopok #GaDOE #CTAEDelivers #WorkBasedLearning
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GaDOE is announcing the release of a first-of-its-kind state resource designed to strengthen school safety by connecting student support systems with behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM). Learn more in the press release: url.gadoe.org/vg5sd
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Announcing the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year: Charm Mapp, an eighth-grade math teacher at Clifton Ridge Middle School in Jones County! Meet Charm: url.gadoe.org/nkmtc #GaTOTY27
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GA is connecting classrooms to careers. 📍 The new Top State for Talent Map highlights innovative CTAE programs, work-based learning opportunities, and partnerships preparing students for GA's high-demand careers. url.gadoe.org/3dghr. #TopStateForTalent #CTAEdelivers
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Georgia is one of six states selected for a new national partnership through The 50% Challenge, in recognition of our work to reduce chronic absenteeism and keep students engaged in learning. Learn more: url.gadoe.org/ylbzm #PreparingAllStudentsForLife #AttendanceMatters
Graphic announcing Georgia's recognition for its efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism. The headline reads, "Georgia's leadership in lowering chronic absenteeism recognized through inclusion in new Attendance Works cohort." Below the headline, four middle-school-aged students walk down a school hallway, carrying folders and notebooks, smiling and talking together. The Georgia Department of Education logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT Graphic announcing Georgia's recognition for its efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism. The headline reads, "Georgia's leadership in lowering chronic absenteeism recognized through inclusion in new Attendance Works cohort." Below the headline, four middle-school-aged students walk down a school hallway, carrying folders and notebooks, smiling and talking together. The Georgia Department of Education logo appears in the bottom right corner.
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As the school year wraps up and many Georgia teachers head into post-planning, we want them to know their impact lasts far beyond the classroom walls. 🍎❤️ Thank you, Georgia educators, for the difference you make every day. #TeacherAppreciationMonth #ThankATeacher
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GA has been selected as 1 of just 8 states to participate in ED's Learning Agenda initiative, recognizing GaDOE's work to strengthen the educator pipeline through efforts like @TeachinthePeach. 🍑 More: url.gadoe.org/trgpr #TeachInThePeach #TopStateForTalent
Graphic with the text "Georgia selected for national pilot to drive educator workforce best practices." The graphic features two classroom scenes: a teacher leaning over a table speaking with elementary students in one image, and another educator smiling while speaking with a student in a classroom setting in a larger image below. The Georgia Department of Education logo appears in the bottom-right corner against a blue-and-green geometric background.

ALT Graphic with the text "Georgia selected for national pilot to drive educator workforce best practices." The graphic features two classroom scenes: a teacher leaning over a table speaking with elementary students in one image, and another educator smiling while speaking with a student in a classroom setting in a larger image below. The Georgia Department of Education logo appears in the bottom-right corner against a blue-and-green geometric background.
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Throwing it back to an amazing day with the C/O 25! Through a partnership with @MercerYou, students at the GAB received 3D-printed yearbooks to commemorate their years of friendship and hard work. The countdown is on for the C/O 26! Graduation is right around the corner!
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🩰🎶GA is expanding opportunities for fine arts students!🎨🎭 SB 556 expands HOPE rigor recognition to include qualifying advanced fine arts coursework. More: url.gadoe.org/1qp83 #TopStateForTalent
PHOTO (L-R): GaDOE Chief of Staff and music educator Christy Todd, Chairman Chuck Payne, Henry County music educator Michael Wright, GAEA President Marea Haslett, GMEA Executive Director Alan Fowler, GMEA President Andy Esserwein

ALT PHOTO (L-R): GaDOE Chief of Staff and music educator Christy Todd, Chairman Chuck Payne, Henry County music educator Michael Wright, GAEA President Marea Haslett, GMEA Executive Director Alan Fowler, GMEA President Andy Esserwein
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Before it became a press release, it started as a handwritten note. ✍️🍎 Today we're sharing Supt. Woods' original Teacher Appreciation Month letter to GA educators, "the roots of our success." 🌱 Read the full release: url.gadoe.org/bytuc. #ThankAGATeacher
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316 schools. 110 districts. One shared commitment to student success. 🎓 Congratulations to Georgia's 2026 AP Honor Schools for expanding access to rigorous coursework and helping students prepare for bright futures beyond high school. 🍎 #APHonorSchools #GeorgiaEducation
Graphic with a blue and teal geometric background featuring an outline of the state of Georgia. Text reads: “Superintendent Woods names Georgia’s 2026 AP Honor Schools.” The Georgia Department of Education logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT Graphic with a blue and teal geometric background featuring an outline of the state of Georgia. Text reads: “Superintendent Woods names Georgia’s 2026 AP Honor Schools.” The Georgia Department of Education logo appears in the bottom right corner.

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"Good information helps people make good decisions." — Supt. Woods The National Governors Association recognized GA's Reading Readiness and CTAE Advantage dashboards as national models for accessible education data. url.gadoe.org/2c7bd #PreparingAllStudentsForLife #GaDOE
Graphic with the headline, “National Governors Association recognizes GaDOE for Reading Readiness and CTAE dashboards.” The graphic includes screenshots from GaDOE’s Reading Readiness dashboard and CTAE Advantage dashboard, highlighting student literacy data and Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education outcomes. The Georgia Department of Education logo appears in the bottom-right corner on a blue-and-green background.

ALT Graphic with the headline, “National Governors Association recognizes GaDOE for Reading Readiness and CTAE dashboards.” The graphic includes screenshots from GaDOE’s Reading Readiness dashboard and CTAE Advantage dashboard, highlighting student literacy data and Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education outcomes. The Georgia Department of Education logo appears in the bottom-right corner on a blue-and-green background.
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Thank you to the many Georgia schools participating in the Georgia Schools Care initiative, supporting wounded veterans and their families through the Wounded Warrior Project. Schools can participate through May 15. #GeorgiaSchoolsCare #NatlMilitaryAppreciationMonth
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2,026 GA students committed to the teaching profession during the 2nd annual @TeachinthePeach Statewide Educator Signing Day! 🍎✍️ More: url.gadoe.org/obwjs #TeachInThePeach #TopStateForTalent #FutureEducator #EducatorSigningDay26
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From childhood creativity to statewide opportunity... 🎨 This May the 4th, Superintendent Woods is sharing a throwback to the stories that sparked his creativity. Because creativity isn't just fun — it prepares students for life. #MayThe4thBeWithYou #PreparingStudentsForLife
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From high school pathways to full certification, GA is building a strong teacher pipeline. During #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, we're highlighting the Para-to-Teacher Pathway—supporting future educators every step of the way. url.gadoe.org/2zkqr | teachinthepeach.org
Graphic reads “National Apprenticeship Week” above a classroom scene in which a male teacher leans in to help a small group of elementary students write at a table. Classroom bins and learning materials are visible nearby. Bottom text reads “Teach in the Peach” with the Georgia Department of Education logo.

ALT Graphic reads “National Apprenticeship Week” above a classroom scene in which a male teacher leans in to help a small group of elementary students write at a table. Classroom bins and learning materials are visible nearby. Bottom text reads “Teach in the Peach” with the Georgia Department of Education logo.
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139 apprentices. 47 pre-apprentices. 31 districts. GA's Para-to-Teacher Pathway is helping future educators earn certification while serving students—right now. Real classrooms. Real experience. Real impact. 🍑 url.gadoe.org/2zkqr | teachinthepeach.org  #TeachInThePeach
Graphic reads “National Apprenticeship Week” above a classroom scene where a female teacher sits beside two elementary students, guiding them as they write at their desks. Classroom decorations and supplies are visible in the background. Bottom text reads “Teach in the Peach” with the Georgia Department of Education logo.

ALT Graphic reads “National Apprenticeship Week” above a classroom scene where a female teacher sits beside two elementary students, guiding them as they write at their desks. Classroom decorations and supplies are visible in the background. Bottom text reads “Teach in the Peach” with the Georgia Department of Education logo.
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