Enjoyed talking with NC Public Schools Superintendent Mark Johnson this morning! There's so much we can learn when we come together and collaborate with those around us.

I was pleased to present the Georgia School Nutrition Program Friend of the Program Award to my friend, Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black -- a true champion of farm-to-school initiatives in Georgia.

Welcome to Benjamin Banneker High School (@banneker_HS)! State chiefs are here to learn more about some of Georgia Department of Education’s strategies for continuous improvement. #StatesLeading

The top education officials from states all over the U.S. are at Banneker HS this morning to learn about Georgia’s work to expand wraparound services, address academic & nonacademic barriers, and educate the whole child. CCSSO FultonCountySchools #GAWholeChild

I was honored to contribute to the Georgia Office of the Child Advocate’s annual book drive for youth in foster care. Access to reading material is so important as children build literacy skills, and I commend GeorgiaOCA for their work to support students.

Congratulations to Laura Ross of Gwinnett Co. Schools, the National School Counselor of the Year! GA is now home to: -The National Superintendent of the Year -The National Principal of the Year, AND -The National School Counselor of the Year More from GCPS: gcps-communique.com/features-2/201…

.Richard Woods: it’s about doing what’s best for Georgia’s 1.8 million kids in schools. Thanks Georgia Department of Education for you emphasis on #WholeChild and wraparound supports!

Could not agree more. Thank you to all those who are making sure Georgia’s students are safe, fed, and learning!

This is great news. Obscene materials have no place in our schools. Looking forward to working with the House to protect our students and empower our parents.

I had a great call with Educators First recently — we discussed mentoring for new teachers and the need for a teacher evaluation system that supports teachers and helps them grow, instead of serving as a “gotcha.”

Senator Johnny Isakson was a true statesman who served the people of Georgia with distinction. He will he missed by all who knew him, but he leaves behind a powerful legacy.

Go Dawgs! #cfbplayoff

"Reagan talked about America being the shining city on a hill and that's what we have to do...it's our role as educators." -Richard Woods youtube.com/watch?v=9FXXPP…

I enjoyed attending the spring production of "Seussical Jr." at Seminole County Elementary on Friday. There is nothing better than seeing students engaged in the arts. #ArtsEdGA

The Capitol Art Exhibition is always one of the best evenings of the year -- it's a joy to see Georgia students' talent on display and talk with them about what they've created. #ArtsEdGA

I am devastated by the news of the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School today. This is an unimaginable loss for Barrow and our entire educational community across the state. My full statement is below: