The state Board of Education adopted a new set of “Georgia-grown” standards for English/language arts instruction in public schools Thursday, the last step in abandoning the federal standards known as Common Core.
As was the case with new math standards the board adopted in August 2021, the ELA standards were driven by teachers with input from educational leaders, parents, students, business and industry leaders, and community members.
“These updated and improved standards – created to prioritize learners with the input of parents and educators – will give students a strong foundation for both literacy and success,” Gov. Brian Kemp said after Thursday’s vote.
“Georgia’s new ELA standards eliminate the final remnants of Common Core in Georgia, fulfilling Governor Kemp’s and my commitment to Georgia-owned and Georgia-grown, clear, and developmentally appropriate standards for Georgia students,” added State School Superintendent Richard Woods, who recommended the new standards to the board.
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