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Governor:Nathan Deal
Superintendent of Schools:John Barge
Quality Counts state grade:B-
Pre-K-12 enrollment:1,677,067
Number of school districts:196
Number of public schools:2,449
Number of public school teachers:112,460
Unadjusted education spending per student:$9,432
Percent minority students:55.6%
Percent of students eligible for free/reduced price lunch:57.4%
Percent of students with disabilities:10.6%
Percent of English-language learners:4.9%
NAEP Mathematics 2011 percent proficient
4th grade math:37.0%
8th grade math:27.8%
NAEP Reading 2011 percent proficient
4th grade reading:32.4%
8th grade reading:27.6%

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Crafting smart policies that outline privileges and restrictions will help keep schools on track for responsible yet dynamic use of student-owned tech tools.
February 7, 2013 - Digital Directions
The new stance backs a broader array of charter authorizers—and puts the PTA at odds with its Georgia chapter.
August 28, 2012 - Education Week
Several states have enacted laws that require more choices for students who want to try taking courses online, outside the offerings of brick-and-mortar schools.
August 27, 2012 - Education Week
Backers say tax credits offer fewer legal red flags than traditional vouchers and could save states and districts cash.
June 12, 2012 - Education Week
The 93,000-student district has made a pact with the state to create strict accountability standards in return for Georgia dropping some of its regulatory requirements.
May 22, 2012 - Education Week
As states pass cyberbullying laws, attorneys and experts say many of the laws aren't strong enough, and lawsuits are bound to become more common.
May 8, 2012 - Education Week
Donald Bullock, the testing coordinator at Atlanta's Usher Collier Heights Elementary in 2009, will likely lose his job.
April 25, 2012 - McClatchy-Tribune
A newspaper investigation that turned up unusual test-score fluctuations in 200 school districts is prompting debate.
April 3, 2012 - Education Week
Dougherty County is the second Georgia district that state investigators have accused of rampant cheating on state tests.
January 10, 2012 - Education Week
A Georgia school librarian adjusts her role by enhancing lessons and projects for students with the use of digital technology.
November 29, 2011 - Education Week (Web)

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