{"id":16110,"date":"2025-02-20T09:58:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/?p=16110"},"modified":"2025-08-19T08:24:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T12:24:54","slug":"new-georgia-ela-standards-25-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/news-blog\/new-georgia-ela-standards-25-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia\u2019s K-12 English Language Arts Standards Update: What Schools Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia has made a significant shift in K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) education with the adoption of new state standards for the 2025-2026 school year. Much like the previous overhaul of math standards, these updates are designed to provide a more rigorous and tailored approach to literacy instruction. The revised ELA standards have gone into effect for the current 2025-26 school year, replacing the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for ELA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a breakdown of what changed, what it means for educators and students, and how Progress Learning is supporting schools through the transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What\u2019s Changing in Georgia\u2019s K-12 ELA Standards?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new standards are a departure from the remnants of Common Core, reinforcing a more structured approach to literacy. Key changes include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A Stronger Literacy Foundation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The new standards emphasize early literacy through a dedicated Foundations domain that focuses on <a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/solutions\/supplemental-phonics-program\/\">phonics and the science of reading<\/a>\u200b.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clear Learning Progressions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Built-in learning progressions across grades allow for <a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/solutions\/online-remediation-platform\/\">targeted remediation<\/a> or acceleration based on student needs\u200b.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More Teacher Input:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The revised standards were developed with direct input from Georgia teachers, parents, and community members to ensure they are &#8220;Georgia-grown&#8221; and developmentally appropriate\u200b.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New Assessments Aligned to Standards:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Georgia Milestones assessments now reflect the new ELA standards starting in the 2025-26 school year\u200b.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Why Are These Changes Happening?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The push for updated standards comes as only about one-third of Georgia third-graders scored proficient or better in ELA on the 2022 Georgia Milestones assessment\u200b. Recognizing that early literacy is critical to future success, the state aims to ensure all students develop strong reading, writing, and communication skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the General Assembly has prioritized reading instruction, passing two literacy-focused bills that reinforce evidence-based reading practices, such as phonics-based learning\u200b.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Progress Learning Supports Georgia Schools<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progress Learning is fully aligned to Georgia\u2019s evolving standards and is committed to supporting schools as they start working with new ELA curriculum this school year. Here\u2019s how we help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Standards Aligned Content:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While ELA standards are changing, schools still need resources aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence in all other subject areas. Progress Learning provides <a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/solutions\/assessment-tool-for-teachers\/\">custom and pre-built assessments<\/a>, targeted remediation, and progress monitoring for all Georgia state standards, including GSE for other subject areas, and the more recently updated standards for math and ELA.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support for All Subjects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We don\u2019t just cover ELA\u2014we also support math, science, and social studies in Georgia, including the recently updated math standards, for <a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/schools-districts\/georgia\/elementary-school\/\">elementary<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/schools-districts\/georgia\/middle-school\/\">middle<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/schools-districts\/georgia\/high-school\/\">high school<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Individualized Learning Paths:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Our platform ensures that students receive targeted intervention to bridge learning gaps as they adapt to new standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Actionable Insights:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Our robust <a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/solutions\/progress-monitoring-tools\/\">reporting and progress monitoring tools<\/a> help educators track student mastery and adjust instruction accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>See Our New Standards Aligned ELA Items in Action<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>4th Grade ELA &#8211; 4.T.AA.2.b<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Use figurative language for intentional effects when expressing ideas or conveying information.<\/p>\n<div class=\"uk-margin-top item-content\">\n<style>\n        #unique-box-1 {\n            border: 3px solid #91A732; \/* Border color (green) *\/\n            border-radius: 15px;       \/* Rounded corners *\/\n            padding: 20px;             \/* Space inside the box *\/\n            background-color: #f9f9f9; \/* Background color *\/\n            display: inline-block;     \/* Wrap around the content *\/\n            width: auto;               \/* Automatically adjust to the content size *\/\n            box-sizing: border-box;    \/* Include border in the box dimensions *\/\n            text-align: left;          \/* Align text inside the box to the left *\/\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<div id=\"unique-box-1\">\n        <span class=\"learnosity-item\" data-reference=\"2043495-en\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>8th Grade ELA &#8211; 8.T.C.2.c<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Analyze the impact of background information and context (e.g., geography, location, era, historical happenings) on text development.<\/p>\n<div class=\"uk-margin-top item-content\">\n<style>\n        #unique-box-2 {\n            border: 3px solid #91A732; \/* Border color (green) *\/\n            border-radius: 15px;       \/* Rounded corners *\/\n            padding: 20px;             \/* Space inside the box *\/\n            background-color: #f9f9f9; \/* Background color *\/\n            display: inline-block;     \/* Wrap around the content *\/\n            width: auto;               \/* Automatically adjust to the content size *\/\n            height: 600px;             \/* Updated to 500px height *\/\n            min-height: 600px;         \/* Ensure minimum height *\/\n            box-sizing: border-box;    \/* Include border in the box dimensions *\/\n            text-align: left;          \/* Align text inside the box to the left *\/\n            overflow: auto;            \/* Add scrolling if content exceeds height *\/\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<div id=\"unique-box-2\">\n        <span class=\"learnosity-item\" data-reference=\"2041057-en\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>10th Grade ELA &#8211; 9-12.L.V.2.d<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Use knowledge of parts of speech to determine precise and effective words and phrases when constructing texts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"uk-margin-top item-content\">\n<style>\n        #unique-box-3 {\n            border: 3px solid #91A732; \/* Border color (green) *\/\n            border-radius: 15px;       \/* Rounded corners *\/\n            padding: 20px;             \/* Space inside the box *\/\n            background-color: #f9f9f9; \/* Background color *\/\n            display: inline-block;     \/* Wrap around the content *\/\n            width: auto;               \/* Automatically adjust to the content size *\/\n            box-sizing: border-box; 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Progress Learning can be a key partner in making the transition smoother by providing educators with standards-aligned tools that support <\/span><b>both GSE and new K-12 standards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shift to new ELA standards presents a valuable opportunity to enhance literacy education across Georgia. As schools adapt, Progress Learning is ready to provide the resources, assessments, and remediation tools needed to help students succeed. 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