The Georgia Department of Education is celebrating Constitution Week by recognizing 630 schools for their commitment to cursive instruction, distributing pocket Constitutions to Georgia students, and encouraging schools and districts to continue commemorating America's 250th anniversary throughout the 2026-2027 school year.
GaDOE will begin presenting John Hancock Award banners to schools during Constitution Week, observed September 17-23. The award honors elementary, middle, and high schools whose students demonstrate proficiency in cursive writing.
During the 2025-2026 school year, 630 schools earned John Hancock recognition. Of those, 323 schools received the John Hancock Banner and Ribbon of Distinction, while 307 schools earned the John Hancock Banner and Proficiency Ribbon.
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