Georgia
U.S.
Rank
This peach of a state has been on our mind, moving to expand more opportunities for students in recent months. Georgia’s whole menu of options, on top of the state’s strong digital learning opportunities make it a sweet spot for parents.
Opportunity
Score:
75%
Grade:
C
Rank:
#19
The environment for these innovative public schools is strong in Georgia as the law grants blanket waivers from most state and local regulations that
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Grade:
C
Rank:
#10
Increases in both state programs in the past year makes the future brighter for…
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Grade:
C
Rank:
#5
The state’s salary schedule is dated and not tied to effectiveness, though student growth is a small part of evaluations. Requirements for teacher…
Innovation
Score:
Grade:
C
Rank:
#20
Georgia DOE offers school districts digital learning resources on strategy, equity, and professional development…

Georgia first closed all schools March 16, although many were closed already. March 23, the state released guidelines for remote learning and while…
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Policy Environment

With a second term secured and both houses of the legislature all being of the same party the stage is set for Governor Kemp to follow his neighbor…

The Georgia Constitution contains a Blaine Amendment, but it also contains an education provision …that explicitly authorizes the General…

School report cards are difficult to find on Georgia’s DOE homepage. Report cards are located under the Data and Reporting subheading, and clicking…