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Education in Georgia is free of charge and compulsory from the age of 5-6 until 17–18 years. [1] In 1996, the gross primary enrollment rate was 88.2 percent, and the net primary enrollment rate was 87 percent; [1] 48.8 percent are girls and 51.8 percent are boys. The constitution mandates that education is free.
The Georgia Governor's Honors Program (commonly referred to as "GHP") is a summer educational program in the state of Georgia, in the United States.It is a four-week (formerly six-week prior to 2011, and originally eight-week) summer instructional program for intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students of Georgia.
Georgia posted a C-plus in the Chance-for-Success category, ranking 33rd on factors that contribute to a person's success both within and outside the K-12 education system. Georgia received a mark of D-plus and finished 37th for School Finance. It ranked 11th with a grade of C on the K-12 Achievement Index. [8]
Women who have made distinguished contributions to the mathematical sciences or mathematics education United States: Broad Prize for Urban Education: Eli Broad Foundation: Recognizes school districts in urban areas for closing the achievement gap improving academic performance of low-income and minority students United States: Clark Kerr Award
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) [1] is an American agency that governs public education in the state of Georgia. The department manages funding and testing for local educational agencies accountable for student achievement. The department is managed by the State Superintendent of Schools and State Board of Education.
The Cobb County School District (CCSD) is the school district which operates public schools in Cobb County, Georgia, United States.The school district includes all of Cobb County except for the Marietta City Schools, though a number of schools in unincorporated parts of the county have Marietta addresses. [4]
The City Schools of Decatur is a public charter school district in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. [2] It serves and is based in Decatur.. City Schools of Decatur has an enrollment of approximately 5,700 students and operates 10 schools: one preschool, five K–2 lower elementary schools, two 3–5 upper elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. [3]
The Presidential Order of Excellence was established on 31 July 2009 and is awarded by the President of Georgia to individuals for outstanding achievements in the spheres of culture, education, science, art, sport etc. and for the significant achievements in the relevant fields of social life and meritorious service for Georgia. [1]