Richard Woods, Georgia's School Superintendent

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.

True Conservative

Standing up to Washington and pushing back against federal overreach in education

Conducting an audit of the Department of Education

Pushed back against the creation of new government bureaucracy

Ensuring that our students understand our nation’s history and founding

Committed to Georgia-owned and Georgia-grown standards

Supporting our military families

Fighting for Us

Led the charge for the largest decrease in high-stakes testing in our state’s history

Expanding opportunities for all students

Providing students multiple paths to graduate

Focusing on the fundamentals

Enabled more teaching and less testing by reforming the teacher evaluation system

Ensuring a responsible approach to accountability

Voice for all Georgians

Ensuring all of Georgia -- including rural Georgia -- has a voice in Atlanta

Providing schools with flexibility from state mandates

Cutting red tape by empowering schools to use funds to meet their needs

Strengthening business and industry partnerships

Involving Georgians in the decision-making process

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 24 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.
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Updates

Woods Announces Re-election