Georgia

News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Georgia
Standards & Accountability Georgia to Abandon Mandate on Teaching Integrated Math
Starting next school year, Georgia high schools will have the option to ditch "integrated math" and go back to the traditional Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II sequence that teachers there have said they prefer.
Liana Loewus, February 24, 2015
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Curriculum Proposal to Ban Advanced Placement U.S. History Moves Ahead in Oklahoma
The bill from GOP Rep. Dan Fisher would ban the use of state funds on materials and activities related to AP U.S. History; Fisher said the course's framework "emphasizes 'what is bad about America.'"
Liana Loewus, February 18, 2015
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College & Workforce Readiness Ga. Lawmaker Calls Advanced Placement U.S. History Course 'Revisionist'
Last week, Republican state Sen. William Ligon introduced a resolution calling on the College Board to return its previous course framework.
Liana Loewus, February 5, 2015
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As a state trooper stands guard nearby, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers his State Of The State address in the State House, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, in Trenton, N.J. Christie aimed at national issues as well as those in his state, and he noted lessons learned while traveling the country last year to campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidates.
As a state trooper stands guard nearby, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers his State Of The State address in the State House, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, in Trenton, N.J. Christie aimed at national issues as well as those in his state, and he noted lessons learned while traveling the country last year to campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidates.
Mel Evans/AP
States State of the States State of the States: Ariz., Ga., Idaho, Iowa, Ind., N.J., Ore., S.D., Va., Vt., Wash., W.Va., Wyo.
Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country.
January 20, 2015
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Assessment Atlanta Cheating Trial Might Last Until Spring, Judge Says
Having wrapped up its 11th week, the long-running trial will resume Jan. 5, but the judge told jurors it could run until April.
Madeline Will, December 19, 2014
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Assessment Atlanta Educators Threatened Students Against Reporting Cheating, Jury Told
In the 10th week of the Atlanta test-cheating trial, witnesses testified that some teachers threatened students who reported cheating, or told students that they were "just dumb."
Madeline Will, December 12, 2014
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Assessment Opinion The Common Core Journey
Teachers transitioning to the Common Core are all driving on a road that's dark except for the final destination. We have the added burden of building and modifying the car as we drive it, because there is no one curriculum to follow.
Phylis Hoffman, December 8, 2014
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Assessment Atlanta Cheating Trial Judge Is 'Somewhat Doubtful' About Conspiracy Charges
The judge suggested a compromise in the ninth week of the trial of 12 former Atlanta educators who are accused of inflating students' scores and covering up the cheating on state tests.
Madeline Will, December 7, 2014
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Early Childhood Georgia to Create New Kindergarten-Entry Assessment
Plans call for a new assessment, known as a "kindergarten-entry profile," to be introduced statewide in 2017.
Lillian Mongeau, December 1, 2014
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Assessment Opinion Business Involvement in Education: 'Show Up or Shut Up'
Workforce development, the skills gap, talent pipeline--these are all current buzzwords in U.S. education. But how are these challenges being tackled around the world?
November 26, 2014
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Assessment Atlanta Cheating Trial Wraps Up Eighth Week of Testimony, No End in Sight
One teacher testified that she was fired for telling state investigators about the cheating that was happening.
Madeline Will, November 22, 2014
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Assessment Atlanta Cheating Trial: Former Governor Says Test Fraud Had to Be 'Conspiratorial'
Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue took the witness stand during the Atlanta cheating trial earlier this week, saying that educators in the district must have been collaborating to inflate student performance.
Madeline Will, November 12, 2014
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Education Live Election Coverage: U.S. Senate Races
Keep on top of the outcome in pivotal U.S. Senate races as the ballot results roll in Nov. 4 and throughout the following day.
Lauren Camera, November 4, 2014
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States Ga.'s Republican Schools Chief Endorses Democrat to Replace Him
Breaking with his Republican Party cohorts in a typically deep-red state, Georgia education chief John Barge announced that he was endorsing Democrat Valarie Wilson.
Andrew Ujifusa, October 24, 2014
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