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Atlanta, GA, 30334
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Georgia Department of Education

Georgia Department of Education Today is National Parent Involvement Day! View an article by Superintendent Kathy Cox here:http://www.gadoe.org/pea_communications.aspx?ViewMode=1&obj=1893 Find our new Parent Involvement brochure here: http://tinyurl.com/GeorgiaParentInvolvement

November 19 at 5:05am
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Georgia Department of Education Georgia's Annual Performance Report on Efforts to Meet the Requirements of IDEA is now available: http://www.gadoe.org/pea_communications.aspx?ViewMode=1&obj=1892

November 16 at 8:40am
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Georgia Department of Education This week is Georgia Apply to College Week (November 9-13). Learn more at this link and pass the information along to someone else: http://www.usg.edu/news/release/get_a_jump_start_on_a_degree_with_georgia_apply_to_college_week/

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If you are a high school senior considering college, but are unsure about how to apply, Georgia Apply to College Week (Nov. 9-13) will help you…
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Georgia Department of Education Congratulations to the Georgia Schools of Excellence! The 27 award-winning schools were announced today. See them here: http://tinyurl.com/2009GaSOE

November 6 at 7:35am
Tequila Leverette
Tequila Leverette
Way to go Lincoln Elementary Magnet School! We did it!
November 14 at 11:38pm
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Georgia Department of Education Congratulations to the newly named 896 Title I Distinguished Schools! See the schools here: http://tinyurl.com/2009GaTDS

November 4 at 9:39am
Yolanda
Yolanda
Yeah! Go Birney Elementary!
November 4 at 6:29pm
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November 4 at 5:00am
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Georgia Department of Education Congratulations to the Superintendent's 2009 - 2010 Student Advisory Council! Learn more about this year's Student Advisory Council here: http://tinyurl.com/StudentAdv09-10

November 2 at 12:02pm
Bettye J Whipple Burney
Bettye J Whipple Burney
Congratulations to all the youth appointed...good job
November 9 at 3:48pm
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Georgia Department of Education Georgia's 8th graders show significant gains on National Assessment! Read more: http://tinyurl.com/Ga-NAEP2009 http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-8th-and-4th-162505.html

October 15 at 5:18am
Alan
Alan
On the right track, Georgia!
October 15 at 6:09am
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Georgia Department of Education Congratulations to Greg Ott, recipient of the 2009 Milken Educator Award. Superintendent Cox and Dr. Jane Foley from the Milken Family Foundation surprised him with $25,000 on Tuesday. Mr. Ott is teacher at Northwestern Middle in Fulton County. See the announcement here:

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Georgia Department of Education Read an article by State Superintendent Kathy Cox celebrating National School Lunch Week (October 12-16): http://www.facebook.com/superintendentcox or http://tinyurl.com/NSLWGeorgia

October 12 at 2:48pm
Angelina Tate
Angelina Tate
Did you play the flute in the band?
October 13 at 9:02pm
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Georgia Department of Education On Tuesday, Governor Perdue and Superintendent Cox announced the winners of the 2009 Governor's Cup for improvement in SAT scores http://www.gaosa.org/news.aspx?mode=detail&obj=1876

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– Governor Sonny Perdue and State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox honored four Georgia high schools today with the Governor’s Cup trophy for improvement in SAT scores. Governor Perdue initiated the ...
Nina Webb Moynihan
Nina Webb Moynihan
Way to go South Forsyth!
October 7 at 3:49pm
Sue Burrell Gibbs
Sue Burrell Gibbs
Congrats to Hawkinsville High School!
October 7 at 4:46pm
Cindy Long Hillsman
Cindy Long Hillsman
Way to go HHS!!!
October 7 at 5:12pm
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Georgia Department of Education Keep up with Georgia Teacher of the Year Gwen Desselle on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GATeacher

Gwen Desselle has been teaching for 32 years. Prior to going on the road a spokesperson for education in Georgia, Gwen was a social studies teacher at Colquitt County High School. A gifted storyteller, Gwen has visited all 50 states, been to four continents and sailed three oceans. Drawing from her experiences as a tou...rist, her vast knowledge of content, and using her keen sense of humor, she makes performance standards come to life. The Georgia Teacher of the Year (GTOY) Program strives to promote and retain quality teachers. The GTOY serves as an ambassador for education, traveling the state speaking to various educators and community groups. The GTOY also competes in the National Teacher of the Year Program, representing Georgia at several national conferences with other State Teachers of the Year. District Teachers of the Year are honored at a state recognition banquet each spring. In a surprise announcement, the GTOY is named from a pool of ten finalists. For more information about the Georgia Teacher of the Year Program and sponsorships, please contact: Susan Ely, Recognitions Manager Georgia Department of Education 404-657-2949 sely@gadoe.org Read More
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Georgia Department of Education Teachers and parents: Get your kids involved in the Department of Community Health's "Shoo Flu" art contest: http://georgiahealthinfo.gov/

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Georgia Department of Education State's graduation rate rises to 78.9%, up 3 points from last year and up 15 points since 2003! http://tinyurl.com/2009FinalAYP

October 1 at 8:55am
David Craig Spinks
David Craig Spinks
CONGRATS, Kathy!
October 1 at 4:09pm
Bettye J Whipple Burney
Bettye J Whipple Burney
Great job GEORGIA///
November 9 at 3:50pm
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Georgia Department of Education Superintendent's Distinguished Achievement Awards honor schools for high performance and outstanding improvement. See the winners! http://tinyurl.com/SDAA09

September 29 at 8:54am