Georgia proposes new K-12 science and social studies standards

The public has until March 14 to comment on proposed changes to the science and social studies standards for public school students.

If the Georgia Board of Education approves them, the “Georgia Standards of Excellence” will replace the current Georgia Performance Standards for those subjects starting in the 2017-18 school year.

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Ty Tagami is a staff writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Since joining the newspaper in 2002, he has written about everything from hurricanes to homelessness. He has deep experience covering local government and education, and can often be found under the Gold Dome when lawmakers meet or in a school somewhere in the state.

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