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State Board of Education Member Jason Downey, who represents the 8th Congressional District, will be at Monroe County Schools’ Central Office on Thursday, March 20, from 7 to 8 p.m. Click here for additional information: url.gadoe.org/nnps3

State Board of Education Member Nick Ellis, who represents the 1st Congressional District, will be at the Liberty County Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. Click here for additional information: url.gadoe.org/yh1di

Attention GA High School Seniors: It's not too late to apply for the 2025 Georgia Scholar Program - the application window closes on March 1. Georgia public—and private-school seniors who meet the program's criteria are eligible to apply. Application: gadoesa.jotform.com/.../excell.../…

Congratulations to RACHEL KINSAUL, recipient of a 2024-25 $25K Georgia #MilkenAward at Morgan County High School in Madison. Learn more: milkeneducatorawards.org/educators/view… Morgan County Charter Schools Virgil Cole Georgia Department of Education Richard Woods #GoodNews #GoodNewsMovement #Uplifting #MilkenEducator

Rachel Kinsaul, an agricultural CTAE teacher at Morgan County High School, is one of the 10 finalists for the 2026 GA Teacher of the Year! Supt. Woods surprised her this morning to let her know she’s been selected as a finalist. Stay tuned for more surprise visits! #GaTOTY26

Kimberly Brown Moody, a Newton College and Career Academy teacher, is one of 10 finalists for the 2026 GA Teacher of the Year! Supt. Woods surprised her this morning to let her know she’s been selected as a finalist. Stay tuned for more surprise visits! #GaTOTY26

Dr. Charles Garner, a math teacher at Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology, is one of 10 finalists for the 2026 GA Teacher of the Year! Supt. Woods surprised him to let him know he's been selected as a finalist. Stay tuned for more surprise visits! #GaTOTY26

Christie Akers, an AP teacher at Muscogee Co.’s Northside High School, is one of 10 finalists for the 2026 GA Teacher of the Year! Supt. Woods surprised her this afternoon, letting her know she’d been selected as a finalist. Stay tuned for more surprise visits! #GaTOTY26

Beth Taylor is the K-5 gifted education teacher at Varnell Elementary and is one of 10 finalists for the 2026 GA Teacher of the Year award! Supt. Woods surprised her this afternoon, letting her know she’d been selected as a finalist. Stay tuned for more surprise visits! #GaTOTY26

Brandi Neal teaches piano and chorus to students at McDonough High and is one of 10 finalists for the 2026 GA Teacher of the Year award! Supt. Woods surprised her this afternoon, letting her know she’d been selected as a finalist. Stay tuned for more surprise visits! #GaTOTY26

Laura Ray teaches math, science, & social studies to 5th graders at Berrien Elementary. She is 1 of 10 finalists for the 2026 GA Teacher of the Year award! Supt. Woods surprised her, letting her know she’d been selected. Stay tuned for more surprise visits! #GaTOTY26

Tracey Woodcock teaches science at Lee County High's 9th Grade Campus and is one of 10 finalists for the 2026 GA Teacher of the Year! Supt. Woods surprised her this morning, letting her know she’d been selected as a finalist. Stay tuned for more surprise visits! #GaTOTY26

Jade Thomas teaches social studies & English language arts to 4th graders at Lake Joy Elementary and is 1 of 10 2026 GA Teacher of the Year finalists! Supt. Woods surprised her today, letting her know she’d been selected as a finalist. Stay tuned for more! #GaTOTY26

Dr. Jenny Ritchotte teaches English language arts to 6th graders at Camden Middle School in Kingsland and is one of 10 finalists for the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year award! Supt. Woods surprised her this morning, letting her know she’d been selected as a finalist. #GaTOTY26

We have officially named all ten finalists for the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year! Congratulations to these incredible educators. Learn more about them here: gadoe.org/press-releases…

Supt. Woods announced today that GaDOE is recognizing 145 graduating seniors across the state as 2025 Georgia Scholars. Each honoree receives a seal for their diploma along with a graduation cord to recognize their achievement. List of honorees: url.gadoe.org/88jyb

April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, allowing us to recognize and honor the service of GA’s youngest heroes for the challenges they overcome. Share your MOMC activities with us using #GaMOMC25, and share your Purple Up photos using #GaPurpleUp25!

Supt. Woods announced that GaDOE has selected 25 schools as 24-25 Military Flagship School Award winners. The award recognizes schools that go above and beyond to provide a supportive environment for military students and families. More: url.gadoe.org/25g6c

Georgia celebrates Teacher Appreciation Month throughout May, & we’re proud to honor the educators who prepare all GA students for life. This year’s theme – My Teacher, My Hero – recognizes teachers' lasting impact on their students. 📸GET INVOLVED: url.gadoe.org/hbe12

SBOE member Melanie Stockwell, representing the 5th Congressional District, will be at Resurgence Hall Charter School on Wednesday, May 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. to host a public hearing Click here for additional information: url.gadoe.org/d19gf