A position paper for dissemination to school faculty is being developed. In a recent U. S. News and World Report the secondary teacher education programs of the University of Georgia were ranked second nationally. The Department of Science Education has a three-year grant to determine the particular effects of its programs on the performance of its graduates in their first three years of teaching. The School, its departments and programs all remain in excellent condition, although the need for additional space and fiscal resources remain as continuing challenges. At the same time teaching remains a priority and many have achieved recognition for their high quality, innovative teaching.
All programs have continuing accreditation by state and national associations.
Semester conversion planning has resulted in modification of virtually all programs, with significant deletions, additions and changes of courses. Undergraduate and graduate students compete well for positions in K-12 schools or for college and university positions.