Georgia’s School Turnaround Chief: Collaboration Is Key To Success

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July 10th, 2018

Eric Thomas, the state’s first chief turnaround officer, has targeted 20 Georgia schools for turnaround. No metro Atlanta schools have been included yet.

Last fall, Georgia hired Eric Thomas to be the state’s first chief turnaround officer. Lawmakers created the job through House Bill 338, also known as the First Priority Act.

Before he became Georgia’s Chief Turnaround Officer, Eric Thomas led school turnaround efforts all over the U.S. while working at the University of Virginia. (Courtesy of Georgia Department of Education)

The legislation provides support for low-performing schools. It was Republicans’ second attempt to address those schools after voters rejected a bill that would have let the state take over schools it considered “failing.”

The Governor’s Officer of Student Achievement has issued a list of 104 schools eligible for turnaround.

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