Georgia’s education system is receiving national recognition for its achievements.
The state ranks seventh in the nation for overall education quality.
According to the annual “Quality Counts” report released by Education Week, Georgia received a B- for its commitment to improve educational policies and practices.
Thursday Georgia State School Superintendant Dr. John Barge named 824 Title I Distinguished Schools and four Title I Distinguished Districts.
All schools and districts selected have made AYP for at least three consecutive years.
When it comes to southwest Georgia, Lillie Cooper Primary School in Terrell County has made the grade for 13 years in a row.
The principal says it takes a joint effort from parents and educators in order to make the achievement possible.
