The State Board of Education (SBOE) met Feb. 19 and 20, and the board approved rules on education funding, school size, and Georgia’s special needs voucher program. Board members also heard a presentation on a new teacher recruitment initiative.
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Teach in the Peach GaDOE has launched a new teacher recruitment initiative,Teach in The Peach. This initiative seeks to provide prospective educators with information on the benefits of teaching in Georgia and show multiple pathways to enter the profession. The Teach in the Peach website will also host school district job information. PAGE is proud to sponsor Teach in the Peach and looks forward to advancing the role of Georgia educators who teach, lead, and inspire our state’s children. |  |
Superintendent Report Highlights New Teacher Recruitment Initiative
Superintendent Richard Woods used most of his report to recognize 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year Christy Todd who presented GaDOE's new teacher recruitment initiative, Teach in the Peach. Todd highlighted the website’s features and resources and reported that many people have already used the site to request information on becoming Georgia teachers. The initiative will also feature a teacher signing day May 6 at the College Football Hall of Fame.
Woods concluded his report with a brief update on GaDOE legislative priorities such as increasing salary steps beyond 21 years. He suggested exempting public school teachers from taxes to help educators afford housing.
Top Ten Education Issues
Dana Rickman and Matt Smith of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education (GPEE) presented their Top Ten Issues to Watch in 2025. This annual report highlights major education issues in Georgia and provides research findings and policy suggestions to assist stakeholders in addressing them.
Rickman also provided a brief update on GPEE's CARES Impact Study, which examines the use and impact of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds and provides suggestions for best practices.
Board Adopts Multiple Rules and Approves others For Comment
The board approved the following rules:
Additionally, the board voted to initiate the rule-making process on Rule 160-7-1-.02 Accrediting Agencies. This rule change seeks to reinforce several accreditation requirements outlined in SB 204 (2023).
The board also voted to post several CTAE standards for public comment:
You can provide public comment on these rules and standards HERE.
All other items on the consent agenda were also approved.
Troup Middle School Students Sing for SBOE
Several students from Georgia schools were recognized for winning the 2024 Cybersecurity Poster Contest.
 | Next Meeting
The next board meetings will be held March 26 and March 27 The full 2025 SBOE meeting calendar can be found here. |