georgia education
Early Study Results Show Gains For Pre-K Students
ATLANTA (AP/WAOK) – Early reports from a first-of-its kind study of Georgia’s pre-kindergarten program show largely positive news about the program. Officials say the study was launched at the request of state lawmakers two years […]
Principal: State Unable To Pay For AP Test Fees
ATLANTA (AP/WAOK) -School officials are telling parents in a metro Atlanta school system they will have to pay for Advanced Placement exams under a policy change. Southwest DeKalb High School Principal Carolyn Williams cites state […]
Deal Announces 9 Education Funding Grants
ATLANTA (AP/WAOK) - Gov. Nathan Deal has announced $19 million in education grants for programs meant to improve student performance. The grants were given to nine partnerships that can combine local education officials, charters schools, businesses […]
Georgia Names 156 ‘Focus’ Schools Under Waiver
ATLANTA (AP/WAOK) – The Georgia Department of Education has released a list of 156 schools labeled as “focus” schools under the state’s new accountability system. The schools are one step above the state’s worst performing […]
