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Kathy Cox
State Superintendent
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2066 Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
 (404) 656-2800
 (404) 651-8737
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doe.k12.ga.us

Raye Black
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2066 Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
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Thank you for visiting the Georgia Department of Education website. Whether you are a parent, an educator or a student, I hope you will find this site to be a valuable and timely source of information. At the Georgia Department of Education, we are working hard to improve the quality of the education in our state. Our vision is that Georgia will lead the nation in improving student achievement. Working together, we can make this goal a reality.
Biography
Kathy Cox was elected as Georgia’s State Superintendent of Schools in November 2002 and was overwhelmingly re-elected in November 2006. Since taking office, Superintendent Cox has overseen sweeping reforms in Georgia’s public education system with a singular mission: “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” Superintendent Cox was a public school teacher for 15 years and believes in the power of great educators, engaged students, high expectations and strong parental involvement."  Full Biography

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Travel Snapshots |  State Board Meeting Snapshots
On the Road with the State Superintendent
06/23/2008 - Michelle Tarbutton
Superintendent Cox Speaks at 2008 Georgia Boys State
06/12/2008 - Michelle Tarbutton
Superintendent Cox Speaks at Oak Grove Elementary Graduation
05/23/2008 - Michelle Tarbutton
Superintendent Cox Visits 2009 Georgia Teacher of the Year
05/23/2008 - Michelle Tarbutton
Superintendent Cox Visits Susie Dasher Elementary School
05/23/2008 - Michelle Tarbutton
Superintendent Cox Visits Laurens County Schools
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PRESENTATIONS
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2008 Summer GSBA
2008 Summer Leadership Academy
2008 Spring Bootstrap
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2008 Testing Newsletter
2008 Georgia Teacher of the Year
Math Information Card
AYP Information Card
Graduation Rule

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