Georgia Department of Education, Atlanta, GA Videos

Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. GaDOE pledges to prepare all students for life through support, education, and empowerment. 🌟📚 #YouthDay #YouthPrograms #GaDOE

Get inspired by last year’s winning posters! What will you create for this year’s Cybersecurity Poster Contest? Follow our social media for more information and the soon-to-open submission window! 🏆🎨 #CyberSecurity #PosterContest #GaDOE

We love to see all the creative ways teachers and staff welcome each other and their students back to school! Share pictures of your creative bulletin boards, themes, supplies, and more with #GABack2School24

State School Superintendent Richard Woods invites students in grades 10-12 to be part of the conversation by serving on his 2024-2025 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. “Student Advisory Council allows students to share their feedback directly with me and other state leaders and to help shape the future of education in Georgia," Superintendent Woods said. "We want to hear from students about what’s working, what’s not, and what we can do to make our schools better places to learn. Meeting and learning about each council member are highlights of my work. Their feedback, opinions, and perspectives provide insight Georgia Department of Education leadership, staff, and I use to make the best possible policy choices." More: https://madmimi.com/p/b7964a1 Apply: https://gadoesa.jotform.com/232294159821863

The first day of school is around the corner! New teachers, we can’t wait to see the difference you’ll make in our students’ lives. Here’s to an incredible year ahead! 🎉🏫 #FirstDay #WelcomeNewGATeachers

Discover fun and educational summer programs at your local library! From reading challenges to STEM activities, there’s something for everyone. 📚 #LibraryPrograms #SummerReading #GeorgiaEducation

Our Georgia esports teams wouldn’t be the same without their amazing fans and partners. Thank you for your unwavering support! Happy National Video Game Day! #NationalVideoGameDay #EsportsFans

Did you know? The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. Celebrate our nation’s history and learn something new this Independence Day! 🎇 #July4th #FunFacts #GeorgiaEducation

🎉 Congratulations to all the 2024 Georgia District Teachers of the Year! 🎉 Your dedication, passion, and hard work have profoundly impacted our students and communities. We are incredibly proud to celebrate your achievements and contributions to education. Thank you to everyone who attended the Georgia Teacher of the Year Conference and Gala. Your support and presence made the event truly special. Here's to continued excellence and inspiration in our schools! 🍎📚✨ #GaTOtY25

🎉 We asked Georgians to send us video messages to honor their teachers during May, Teacher Appreciation Month. The response was heartwarming! 💖 Thank you, Georgia educators, for your dedication and hard work. And thank you, Georgians, for participating and showing your appreciation! 🙌📚 #TeacherAppreciationMonthGA #ThankYouTeachers #GeorgiaEducators #Gratitude

As Georgia's Class of 2024 celebrates high school graduations across the state, we want to thank the Georgia public school teachers who helped them achieve this honor and prepare them for success. Happy Teacher Appreciation Month! It's not too late for you to submit a "Because of a teacher, I am a ________" video 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]. #TeacherAppreciationMonthGA

Without teachers, we wouldn't have the doctors, artists, engineers, leaders, and so many other professionals that make our world thrive. Teachers shape the future, one student at a time. Happy Teacher Appreciation Month! This year, we invite everyone in Georgia to join us in honoring teachers' incredible impact on our lives. Record a "Because of a teacher, I am a ______" video and share your gratitude. Submit your video at https://url.gadoe.org/535iv. If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected]. We also want to see and share your local Teacher Appreciation Month events. Use the hashtag #ThankYouGATeachers24. Let's come together to celebrate the outstanding educators in our state!

Without teachers, there would be no doctors, influencers, athletes, writers, actors, researchers, nurses, technicians, and the list goes on and on. Because of teachers, we are who we are today. Happy Teacher Appreciation Month! This year, we are asking Georgians to team up with us and celebrate the powerful impact of teachers. Join us by recording a “Because of a teacher, I am a ______” video to express your gratitude! Visit https://url.gadoe.org/535iv to submit yours! If you have any questions, please direct them to [email protected]. We’d also love to see and share your community’s Teacher Appreciation Month celebrations – share with #thankyouGAteachers24. Thank you for joining us to celebrate our state’s outstanding educators!

Today is School Nurse Day when schools and communities celebrate School Nurses for all the fantastic things they do for Georgia students, teachers, and communities. The GaDOE Office of Whole Child Supports (OWCS) wants to elevate the impact of school nurses by sharing the love for these fantastic individuals through photos, videos, and memories shared by Georgia educators, students, and parents. Check out this video to celebrate Georgia School Nurses and thank your school nurses for all their hard work. #ThankASchoolNurse #SchoolBurseAppreciation

April is the Month of the Military Child, and the Georgia Department of Education invites you to participate in something special. Just $1 can make a difference in the lives of our military families. Join us over the next three weeks in supporting the Spring 2024 Georgia Schools Care Initiative, whether Operation Gratitude or the Wounded Warrior Project. Your contribution matters. From April 1 through April 30, every penny counts. Let's show our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Together, we can make a real impact. Contact your school or district to see how you can participate. #GAMonthoftheMilitaryChild 💜💜💜

In recognition of April as the Month of the Military Child, the Georgia Department of Education is launching the Spring 2024 Georgia Schools Care Initiative. Our military families endure unique challenges, from frequent relocations to extended deployments. But this April, we can make a difference. Join us in honoring their sacrifices and resilience by contributing to Operation Gratitude or the Wounded Warrior Project from April 1 through April 30. Consider donating just $1. Every penny counts. We encourage schools across Georgia to give teachers, staff, and students an opportunity to contribute, and we will recognize schools for their participation. Let's show our gratitude and support for our military and veterans. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. Join us as we rally behind our military families. Contact your school or district to learn more. #GASchoolsCare

Thank you, Harmony Elementary School Jasper, Georgia of Pickens County Schools - GA, for participating in the Georgia Schools Care initiative. We hope to see a picture of the teacher who gets to dress as Santa! It's not too late to contribute, so contact your school or district to see if they are participating. #GASchoolsCare

Superintendent Woods recently visited Cobb County to recognize the following schools' status as literacy leaders: Austell, Ford, Mount Bethel, Mountain View, Murdock, Riverside, Shallowford Falls, Sope Creek, Timber Ridge, and Tritt elementary schools. Superintendent Woods was greeted by a team of student leaders and led to the media center, where he awarded ten banners to the principals of the schools. Knowing the fundamental importance of early literacy and students’ ability to read proficiently by third grade, we're recognizing schools with exceptional achievement or growth in third-grade reading as 2022-2023 Literacy Leaders. Schools with 90% or more of their third-grade students reading at grade level or above are being recognized for outstanding achievement, and schools with a 15% or higher increase in that percentage from 2021-2022 to 2022-2023 are being recognized for outstanding growth. More photos are available at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB2GiG.

We are so excited that Arcado Elementary in Gwinnett County Public Schools is participating in the Georgia School Care Initiative designed to allow all members of our educational family, both students and staff, to support a cause together. Contributions support Clark's Christmas Kids mission of ensuring that every child in the Georgia foster care system has at least one gift on Christmas day. #GASchoolsCare

On this Thanksgiving Day, we at the Georgia Department of Education express our gratitude for all the outstanding students, teachers, and staff who make Georgia unique. We are thankful for the hard work and dedication of our educators, who go above and beyond to provide a quality education for our students. We are grateful for the support of our families and communities, who play such an essential role in the success of Georgia schools. Thank you all for your commitment to education and for making a difference in the lives of our students. Happy Thanksgiving!