Changes have been coming to Georgia schools and teachers fast and furious in the last few years, and another one may be ahead. I discuss the governor’s intention to push for a merit-based system to pay Georgia’s teachers. Speaking of teachers, a researcher questions the certification process and whether it makes sense for teachers or schools. And readers share their views on disparaging comments by Republican presidential candidates on the value of humanities degrees, such as philosophy.

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DeKalb School Board Chair Deirdre Pierce (left) and other board members vote to make Norman Sauce III acting superintendent Oct. 15, 2025. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Corbin Spencer, right, field director of New Georgia Project and volunteer Rodney King, left, help Rueke Uyunwa register to vote. The influential group is shutting down after more than a decade. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2017)

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