The Georgia Department of Education sets policy for all public schools in the state and implements new laws passed by the Georgia General Assembly. The Department trains teachers and principals, oversees federal education programs, tracks how schools are performing and manages the state’s K-12 budget. The Department also works directly with districts in an advisory capacity on school safety, charter schools and homeless students, among other areas.

There are nearly 200 school systems in Georgia, employing 110,000 teachers. Those systems include Department of Juvenile Justice programs, state chartered schools and state schools for the blind and deaf. In the 2012-13 school year, there were 1.7 million public school students in Georgia attending 2,275 schools.

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Richard Woods

Johnice McRae

Debra McKellar Lightsey

Angela Sparks

Althia Gates Ed.s

Kim Conley

Pharaoh Demyers

Pam Hastings

Travis Allen

Jaclyn Colona

Juan Carlos Aguilar

Msol Gail Smith Bsn

Treven Floyd

Carrie Parker

Meghan Frick

Nicholas L. Handville

Nathan Miller

Jayesh Dave

The Content and Program Specialists team at the Georgia Department of Education focuses on developing, coordinating, and implementing educational content and programs to enhance the quality of education across the state's public school systems. This team plays a critical role in providing specialized support and resources in areas such as literacy, digital media, mental health, and student partnerships, ensuring that educational directives are effectively carried out and that students receive a well-rounded and supportive learning experience.

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