Parents, educators, and community members have until March 14 to give feedback on the first Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) proposed for science and social studies. If approved, the standards would replace the current Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) and would be implemented in the 2017–18 school year, following a full year of teacher training. The proposed state standards were developed based on a formal review and evaluation process which included opportunities for teachers, parents and families, students, business and industry, and community members to participate through surveys and committees. During the 60-day review period, the public is encouraged to review the proposed standards and provide feedback prior to a vote later this spring by the State Board of Education.
