Richard Woods | Georgia's State School Superintendent
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Proven Leadership.
​Real Results.
​Richard Woods.

We've campaigned across the state -- let's win this for our kids!

10/30/2022

 
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Special shout out to this little helper for getting the word out -- it's about his future!
🚗Thousands of miles traveled
📦Thousands of pieces of campaign materials handed out/mailed
😏Thousands of Georgians met

Experience Counts -- I'm the only candidate with classroom teaching experience!

10/18/2022

 
​My opponent stated that she didn't know if I had led a school. The answer is yes. Here is my education resume.

• 30 years K-12 education experience
• 8 years State School Superintendent of Georgia
• 14 years Social Studies teacher, Irwin County High School
• 8 years administrator, Irwin County Elementary School
• 3 years assistant principal
• 1 year K-2 principal
• 3 years K-5 curriculum director
• 1 year Pre-K & Alternative School principal
• Social Studies Department Chairperson
• Statewide presenter of technology usage within the classroom
• State officer recognition for technology usage within the classroom
• Lead recruiter for Irwin County Elementary School and the Irwin County Educational Center
• Irwin County High School Teacher of the Year, 1992
• Multiple nominee for Teacher Who's Who
• Irwin County High School conflict mediation sponsor and presenter
• Published social studies content simulation activities
• Student teacher mentor
• Developed student and teacher schedules for traditional 6 segment and 4x4 block schedule school day
• Implemented Student Support Team (SST) high school program
• Supervised Early Intervention Program (EIP)
• Supervised textbook adoption for Irwin County Elementary School math, reading, science, and social studies programs
• Developed and implemented Irwin County Elementary School data room
• A part of the Irwin County Elementary School team, a Title 1 School that made Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) for 7 consecutive years
• Implemented and supervised the K-5 Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) for reading, English language arts, math, science, and social studies
• Developed and implemented the K-5 best practices balanced literacy map at Irwin County Elementary School
• Developed the K-5 curriculum template for Irwin County Elementary School
• Supervised the K-5 testing of the CRCT, 3rd and 5th grade writing, Iowa, and GKAP test
• Supervised the implementation of the GKIDS Kindergarten progress monitoring program
• Supervised strategic AMO planning for Irwin County Elementary School
• PAGE school representative
• Developed and implemented the K-5 vertical team curriculum map templates
• Authored and supervised the implementation of the Irwin County Elementary School improvement plan
• Assigned and directed staff duties and responsibilities
• Supervised Irwin County Elementary School grounds and maintenance
• Created plans for a Georgia garden to be used with social studies curriculum
• Monitored K-5 Response to Intervention Program (RTI)
• Led technology integration initiative at Irwin County Elementary School
• Developed and instructed Irwin County Elementary School vocabulary usage in the classroom course
• Developed school wide Essential Question classroom usage program for Irwin County Elementary School
• Developed Irwin County Elementary School Safety Plan
• Developed numerous social studies content simulation and review activities
• Supervised purchasing for Irwin County Elementary School
• Supervised the Special Education department of Irwin County Elementary School
• Supervised Pre-K and Alternative staff
• Hospital Homebound administrator
• Home School system administrator
• High School and Middle School football coach
• High School Cross Country coach
• High School Golf coach
• JV Baseball coach
• Middle School Girls Basketball coach
• Bus Driver

Let teachers teach!

10/16/2022

 
We must cut the red tape and eliminate the redundancy -- we must let our teachers teach!
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A Solid Track Record

10/13/2022

 
I bring a solid track record of results and the confidence of Georgians.
✅Record high graduation rates
✅Beating the nation in SAT
✅Beating the nation in ACT
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ACT Scores: Georgia Beating the Nation

10/13/2022

 
​REAL RESULTS.

Despite disruptions caused by the pandemic, Georgia continues to beat the nation academically on the ACT.
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I'm the only candidate with teaching experience.

10/7/2022

 
I'm the only candidate with teaching experience.

My opponent has never had to create a lesson plan, give a high-stakes test, or teach in an overcrowded classroom -- I have.
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Record high graduation rates.

10/6/2022

 
REAL RESULTS.

The state has achieved a record high graduation rate.

Congrats to our students and educators!
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I am not a politician or a personality.

10/1/2022

 
I am not a politician or a personality.

I've been consistent in my convictions and commitment to our kids, families, and educators.
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SAT Scores: Georgia beating the nation

9/28/2022

 
REAL RESULTS.
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Despite disruptions caused by the pandemic, Georgia continues to beat the nation academically on the SAT.
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Special congrats to Luke Giles on being named a Georgia Scholar!

8/24/2022

 
“I really pride myself on success, and if I’m good at something, I love it.” -- Luke
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Through the Georgia Scholar program, the Georgia Department of Education identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life.

Read article: ​https://www.dailycitizen.news/news/local_news/northwest-high-georgia-scholar-has-no-regrets/article_c5f051a6-ca16-11ec-a989-53c24fac2353.html?fbclid=IwAR38trAO9UTiXXHbucuLt1YuEQhC97wk1RjYoHh80YVJxi58pviivqsdkok
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Richard Woods > The only candidate endorsed by Georgia Educators.

8/19/2022

 
Honored to be THE ONLY CANDIDATE ENDORSED by Georgia Educators.
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"Richard has shown a heart of an educator, never forgetting what it was like to be a classroom teacher. His proven leadership is needed now more than ever.”
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Six GA school districts receive Economic Development Partnership designation

8/18/2022

 
Under my leadership, we worked with the Georgia Economic Developers Association - GEDA to develop the Economic Development Partnership designation -- recognizing school districts who form strong partnerships with local business and industry and who rapidly respond to workforce needs.
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Congrats to Barrow County School System, Bulloch County Schools, Fannin County School System, Floyd County Schools, Georgia, Hall County School District, and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.

Read article: https://allongeorgia.com/georgia-education-k12/six-georgia-school-districts-selected-to-receive-fy-22-economic-development-partnership-designation/?fbclid=IwAR019aCErfLHAxbatlM2UPRkqF_Th0KvjX-UW1bbb4su4UGCkEoZt49WTWY
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Heroic Actions

8/15/2022

 
My deep appreciation for the heroic actions of the students at Rome City Schools - Rome, GA.
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"Treyvon Adams, Tyson Brown, Antwion Carey, Alto Moore, and Cesar Parker, along with classmate Messiah Daniels, helped pull a 50-year-old woman from her car after it was hit outside their high school in Rome"

Read article: ​https://www.yahoo.com/news/hurry-georgia-high-school-football-170920299.html?guccounter=1
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Real Results. Druid Hills High.

8/9/2022

 
Last year, students at Druid Hills were learning in a crumbling school building with dangerous conditions. Together, we fought to turn the situation around -- this week, Druid Hills students came back to real change!
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We're working across DeKalb to ensure ALL students in ALL schools are able to learn in a quality environment.

Read article: ​https://www.ajc.com/education/dispatches-from-druid-hills-students-note-changes-at-the-high-school/AH45MZPNSFASDKHE7NTREUW72E/?fbclid=IwAR1syodUhgF2atMui2_gC9QpRzHqpofl6h6IafPxAK0c-QDPuhYujTUBuSQ
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Welcome back!

8/1/2022

 
Many schools are starting back this week with hallways and classrooms full of the potential of students and passion of educators!

We've got this!
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Delivering for Georgia's Students > Expanding CTAE into the Early Grades

7/31/2022

 
Hands-on, relevant learning that reinforces foundational skills and opens doors to opportunity.
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We're building on the new elementary Construction and Agricultural programs by expanding elementary CTAE opportunities across all career clusters.

View article:​ https://allongeorgia.com/georgia-education-k12/georgia-doe-to-expand-career-technical-and-agricultural-education-into-elementary-grades/?fbclid=IwAR2TB4Qoj9vySXrAmJCUtCO67elbPZas0xCBB9b3p_Tfmq-5sRTZluqZIaQ
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$125 "Back to School Supplies" grants for Georgia Educators

7/29/2022

 
Georgia Educators – watch your email inbox during August & September!
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Partnering with Governor Brian Kemp, we’re issuing another round of $125 classroom grants.
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My vision: Professionalizing, not demoralizing, our teachers

7/26/2022

 
The current evaluation system demoralizes teachers and doesn't professionalize them.

We need a system that supports teachers throughout their careers -- from beginning teacher to teacher leader.
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Check out my vision for the next four years at: https://www.woodsforsuper.com/vision.html.
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My vision: Students should graduate with diplomas + acceptance letters

7/25/2022

 
Creating customized pathways to graduate = students with diplomas + acceptance letters .
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Check out my vision for the next four years at: https://www.woodsforsuper.com/vision.html.
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Georgia students show progress on state tests

7/22/2022

 
High-stakes test scores will never show the true value of a child -- but the scores released today show the high level of perseverance and passion of our educators, students, and parents.
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My vision: Get rid of the 'gotcha' tool

7/22/2022

 
We must develop a evaluation system that provides clear, personalized pathways of supports and opportunities at every step of a teacher's career -- from beginning teacher to teacher leader.
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Learn more: https://www.woodsforsuper.com/vision.html
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REAL RESULTS. Keeping Students & Staff Safe.

7/22/2022

 
Partnering with Governor Brian Kemp and lawmakers, we provided $69 million for new security cameras, doors, keypads, vestibules, and other school upgrades.
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Real Results: Adding 317,000+ of extended learning

7/20/2022

 
This year, we're partnering with afterschool providers and summer programs across the state to add an additional 317,000 hours of high-quality, extended learning -- helping to close gaps caused by the pandemic.
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My vision: Further reduce high-stakes testing

7/20/2022

 
I worked with two Governors to pass laws to lower the number of high-stakes tests – leading to the largest reduction of high-stakes testing in our state’s history.

But we cannot stop there.
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WE MUST: Establish a new federal testing minimum with grade band testing – once in elementary, once in middle, and once in high – with no-stakes, formative tools in the “off years” so teachers can remediate/accelerate learning.
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My vision: Support our paras

7/19/2022

 
Educational Support Professionals (ESPs) -- like our paraprofessionals -- are the backbone of our schools.

We need to have their backs by modernizing the K-12 funding formula.
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Learn more: https://www.woodsforsuper.com/vision.html
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