Georgia Department of Education - Military

Help us celebrate a teacher who has made an impact on your life!

In honor of May being Teacher Appreciation Month in Georgia, we want to recognize the powerful impact of teachers on everyone. Recording a "Because of a teacher, I am a ________" video can be a powerful way to express gratitude and acknowledge the impact of educators on our lives.

We invite you to submit your videos to https://url.gadoe.org/535iv.

For additional details and best practices, please email us at [email protected].

Learn more about Georgia CTAE by visiting https://www.careercleargeorgia.com/ to learn about the opportunities and benefits available to Georgia students!

Find your passion early! CTAE programs guide you to career clarity before college.

Learn more at https://www.careercleargeorgia.com/, a website from GaDOE and TCSG - Technical College System of Georgia designed to inform students, educators, & parents about the myriad benefits & opportunities provided by Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education.

High school students and their families are invited to Service Academy Day to learn more about the application and congressional nomination process for the five U.S. Service Academies: the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy.

Students and families will have the opportunity to meet with Senator Ossoff, other elected officials, and military leaders.

Complete the interest form at https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/academyday/.

Mark your calendars—Purple Up Day is April 15, 2024. Wear purple 🟣 to honor military students, and share your photos using .

April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, allowing us to recognize and honor the service of Georgia’s youngest heroes for their daily sacrifices and the challenges they overcome. Georgia has more than 35,890 military-connected students.

Purple Up for Military Kids is a day for communities to wear purple, show support, and thank military children for their strength. Purple symbolizes all military branches because it combines Army green, Marine red, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Navy blue. Encourage your school communities to support the annual Day to celebrate military kids by wearing purple on Monday, April 15, 2024. 💜💜💜

Please share this opportunity with high school seniors you know.

The 2024 Georgia Scholar Program application window is open now until 5 p.m. on March 1. Georgia public- or private-school seniors may apply provided they meet all criteria outlined by the Georgia Scholar Program.

Through the Georgia Scholar program, GaDOE identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. Each Georgia Scholar receives a seal for their diploma. Georgia Scholar is a recognition-only program. No scholarship funds are associated with this program.

Find out more at the links below.
Application: http://tinyurl.com/2024GAScholarApp
Verification Forms: http://tinyurl.com/GAScholarVerification
Student Application Guidance: http://tinyurl.com/GAScholarGuidance
Georgia Scholar Webpage: http://tinyurl.com/GAScholarPage

The deadline is fast approaching; encourage your school to apply today!

It's not too late to submit your school's application for the Military Flagship School Award!

Does your school go above and beyond to provide a supportive environment for military students and families? If yes, we want you to apply for the 2023-2024 Military Flagship School Award!

Military Flagship Schools provide specific outreach to military families and recognize and accommodate their unique needs. Applications are open to every school in the state, and members of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission will review submissions.

Applications are available at https://gadoesa.jotform.com/231705911686864.
Submit your school's application before January 16, 2024.

We can't wait to recognize our next group of Military Flagship School Award honorees. Share this information with your school today!

Does your school go above and beyond to provide a supportive environment for military students and families? If yes, we want you to apply for the 2023-2024 Military Flagship School Award!

Military Flagship Schools provide specific outreach to military families and recognize and accommodate their unique needs. Applications are open to every school in the state, and members of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission will review submissions.

Applications are available at https://gadoesa.jotform.com/231705911686864.
Submit your school's application before January 16, 2024.

Congratulations, Liberty County School System! LCSS received a Trauma-Informed Support Services Project Wellness and Wellbeing Grant for over $3.8 million with a four-year implementation period. This grant will allow the district to create school-based support and mental health services, including targeted screening to identify students in need, establishing a referral pathway to ensure students receive the necessary supports and services, providing comprehensive training and support for school staff, and implementing a family and community engagement plan to increase awareness of the impact of trauma on children and youth. This grant, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, was one of only five given in the nation and the only one in Georgia.

More: https://tinyurl.com/LibertyCoGrant

Check out this opportunity for Georgia K-12 public, private, and home-schooled students!

Attention all Georgia students! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the GLET Cybersecurity Poster Contest! This is your chance to showcase your creativity and help raise awareness about staying safe online. Please use your artistic talents to create a poster that captures the importance of cybersecurity and the steps we can take to protect ourselves in today’s digital world. With fantastic prizes for first place up for grabs, you don’t want to miss out on this incredible opportunity. So, unleash your inner artist and show us what you’ve got! Remember, the deadline is coming soon, so start brainstorming your ideas and get those posters ready.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/GLETContest for details.

Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate every worker's hard work and dedication. We want to extend a special thank you to our Georgia schools' support staff. Whether you work in a school office, cafeteria, transportation, maintenance, or as a school nurse or custodian, your efforts are valued and appreciated. Enjoy the day off and take some time to relax with friends and family. Cheers to ALL the workers out there!

Please share this opportunity with any 10-12 grade student interested in being part of the conversation!

State School Superintendent Richard Woods seeks students in grades 10-12 to serve on his 2023-2024 Student Advisory Council. These students will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom and other education-related issues. They will serve as the Superintendent's ambassadors to their respective schools.

“The primary goal of my Student Advisory Council is to provide a voice for students across Georgia to share their perceptions and ideas, and every year, they serve as a valuable resource as I make decisions that impact students across the state," Superintendent Woods said. “I enjoy meeting and learning about each council member. Their feedback, opinions, and perspectives provide insight for me and Georgia Department of Education leadership and staff to make the best possible policy choices."

More: https://madmimi.com/p/e88ff61
Apply: https://gadoesa.jotform.com/232006384842049

Encourage your Juniors and Seniors to apply for the United States Senate Program today! The application deadline is September 29.

Learn more at https://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/Excellence-Recognition/Pages/U.S.-Senate-Youth-Program.aspx.

Do you know a junior or senior currently enrolled in a Georgia public high school? If so, please share this fantastic opportunity with them!

The 2023-2024 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) application is open through September 29, 2023. GaDOE no longer limits USSYP nominations to one per school district. Instead, any high school junior or senior may apply, provided they secure verification forms from their principal, school counselor, and parents/guardians.

Learn more about the USSYP at https://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/Excellence-Recognition/Pages/U.S.-Senate-Youth-Program.aspx.

Save the date! The Congressional Military Family Caucus is excited to announce that the 2023 Military Family Summit will take place on Tuesday, August 8th in Columbus, Georgia!

It's Teacher Appreciation Month - thank a Georgia teacher today!

In Georgia, May is Teacher Appreciation Month. State School Superintendent Richard Woods penned the message below to thank Georgia teachers for their efforts and sacrifices each day on behalf of our state’s K-12 students.

Throughout May, we encourage Georgians to share their gratitude with teachers and share stories of the teachers who positively impacted their lives. Consider sharing on social media with the hashtag so GaDOE can help spread your message of gratitude.

“Georgia’s new ELA standards eliminate the final remnants of Common Core in Georgia, fulfilling Governor Kemp’s and my commitment to Georgia-owned and Georgia-grown, clear, and developmentally appropriate standards for Georgia students,” Superintendent Woods said. “Knowing that early literacy is essential to all future learning, the standards place a strong emphasis on the fundamentals in the early grades. I appreciate the Georgia educators and citizens who participated in this process and allowed us to shape the best possible academic standards for our state.”

More: https://madmimi.com/s/6e97461

Congrats, Wildcats!

Visiting your school and watching your talented students perform was an honor and privilege. Keep up the great work!

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Congrats, Knights!

Visiting Matt Arthur Elementary School and seeing your talented chorus perform was a pleasure. Keep up the great work!
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Thanks to everyone who shared photos and helped celebrate military kids! 💜

Thank you for helping us recognize the strength and resilience of military kids on Purple Up Day 2023!

Comment below with a purple heart 💜 to show your support!

Purple Up for Military Kids! Share your photos with GaDOE!

Don't miss an opportunity to celebrate our military kids! April 14 is Purple Up Day!

April is the Month of the Military Child. It is a time to celebrate and honor the sacrifices and experiences of military children.

State School Superintendent Richard Woods encourages local school districts to recognize military-connected students during the month of April, including encouraging students, faculty, and staff to wear purple on April 14, the national “Purple Up” day for military kids, or designating their own “Purple Up” day locally.

“April is a time to recognize the bravery and resilience of Georgia’s military children all year,” Superintendent Woods said.

Schools and districts can share photos and updates from their Month of the Military Child recognitions using the hashtag , or send them via email to [email protected].

Today, we remember the world-changing event known as Pearl Harbor Day, or as President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "a date which will live in infamy." Those who served in uniform during World War II and on the home front war effort are collectively known as the Greatest Generation. Their sacrifices reflect the theme of this year's 81st Commemoration, Everlasting Legacy.

Article V - Placement and Attendance, Course Placement This video provides stakeholders with information and clarifies the provisions of Compact Article VI - Placement and Attendance, specifically Course Placement.

Program offers 300 free camping sites for active-duty military While most camping occurs around the summer, fall is an underrated season to pitch a tent or pull the RV into a wooded oasis.

Thank you for an amazing visit!