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This Week in GeorgiaGov: Education
Becoming a Teacher with a Little Help from GACE
Tests are stressful as it is. To help ease some of the stress, make sure you know the proper steps and protocols for taking the GACE in order to become a teacher in Georgia public schools.
Technical Education Increases in Georgia
Technical training in Georgia has been on the rise for the past seven years, with much effort from the state government to establish Georgia as the economic growth hub of the Southeast.
Save for College
Since 2002, the Path2College 529 Plan has offered parents a reliable way to plan for their children's college educations.
Surplus Property Program Saves Schools $50,000
In July 2011, the Southeast Bulloch High School Marching Band hit on an affordable answer to a pricey problem. To reach the next level of success, the award-winning musicians needed new instruments.
State Charter Schools Commission Votes on School Recommendations
Today, in its first set of decisions, the State Charter Schools Commission will vote on recommendations for a number of new charters.
Dept. of Education Launches 'Georgia’s Future. Now!'
The Department of Education recently launched Georgia’s Future. Now! as a way to unite efforts to improve student achievement and tell the story of the successes in public schools.
Home Education in Georgia
Almost 50,000 students attend home school across the state, the Georgia Department of Education reports, and during this current school year, homeschooling has been even easier for parents.
Sponsors Needed for Summer Food Service Program
Yesterday, President Obama highlighted Georgia's pre-Kindergarten program. DECAL administers the program and works to meet the needs of Georgia’s children and their families.
Georgia's Pre-K Program Prepares Young Learners
Early reports from researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill show that Georgia's Pre-K Program is producing good results.
Implementing Common Core Standards
Georgia was one of the first states to adopt a set of learning standards that sets public school performance expectations for each subject area in each grade.