REAL RESULTS.

Richard Woods has led the charge in fighting for ​child-focused and classroom-centered policies that support our children and strengthen our state.

PROVEN LEADERSHIP.

Richard Woods has the educational and business experience needed to continue leading Georgia's schools.

As the leader of Georgia's schools, Richard Woods brings both an educational and business experience to the position. Superintendent Woods has over 25 years of pre-k through 12th grade experience in public education, serving as a veteran educator and school leader.  Additionally, Woods has been a lead purchasing agent for a national/multi-national laser company and a former small business owner, bringing a strategic focus on efficiency and effectiveness to the agency he leads.

Meet Richard

• Georgia's graduation rate increases again
• For fifth year in a row, Georgia's students beat the nation on ACT
• Georgia's class of 2020 is third in state history to beat nation on SAT

• State Board of Education withdraws 10% EOC proposal, posts Supt. Woods’ .01% recommendation for public comment​
• Georgia High School Tests Won’t Count Toward Student Grades
• ​Woods announces actions, recommendations to reduce high-stakes testing pressure
• Georgia School Chief: ‘Don’t Worry’ If Feds Force Testing

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