< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators FGE Knowledge Bowl Purpose Competition Purpose In this competition students must demonstrate their familiarity with and understanding of their education pathway (TAP or ECE) curriculum and Georgia’s Code of Ethics for Educators. Questions will be drawn from sections of the ECE and TAP curricula that overlap (human development, education professional organizations, education ethics, etc.). This competition requires students to demonstrate knowledge of pathway content and to think about an ethical issue and employ critical-thinking skills to assess the situation in light of the standards in the Code of Ethics. To participate, students must first thoroughly study the Code of Ethics and the Knowledge Bowl Study Guide . Working as a team, they will then participate in a live quiz-bowl type competition at FGE Day, utilizing Kahoot! , an Internet-based, digital classroom response system.This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESSO3, ESS04, ESS07, ESS08, EDC03, and EDC08. RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top

< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators FGE FAQ What is FGE? Future Georgia Educators is a co-curricular or extracurricular program designed to provide middle and high school students with the opportunity to explore careers in education. Many adults recall Future Teachers of America (FTA) clubs in high schools when they were students. FGE is a version of the same idea, only customized to Georgia. Who sponsors FGE? FGE is sponsored by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), the state’s largest professional organization for educators. The state FGE office manages the network of FGE chapters, offers support to advisors through trainings and communications, hosts events around the state, and fields questions from advisors and anyone interested in learning more about FGE. Why start an FGE chapter? It’s no secret that our nation–including Georgia–is experiencing a teacher shortage. A large percentage of Georgia’s teaching workforce is at or nearing retirement age, and additional factors in the rising demand for teachers are increases in student enrollment and the loss of large numbers of novice teachers. Furthermore, according to a report by NPR ( https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/03/23/6-things-know-about-us-teacher-shortages-and-how-solve-them ), for nearly a decade, fewer people have been going to school to become teachers. Clearly, our state needs to increase the number of capable, caring teachers available to Georgia’s classrooms. FGE chapters serve not only to encourage young people into the noble profession of teaching, they also begin to prepare them for the realities of the classroom. As we like to say, FGE gives students a chance to explore teaching “from the other side of the desk.” Is FGE an approved CTSO in Georgia? While FGE is a student organization that supports the Education and Training pathways in the state, it is not approved as a CTSO for the Education pathways (ECE and TAP). A number of schools nevertheless choose to affiliate their education pathway classes with FGE because of the specific focus on education. FGE is an opportunity for those students interested in teaching to be connected to a larger network of students with similar interests and goals. It also serves as an opportunity for those students who might not yet be eligible to enroll in an education course (e.g., freshmen and sophomores), who don’t have room in their schedules for the education elective, or who may not be sure enough that they are interested in teaching to commit to a course. FGE is a broader opportunity for more students and can serve as a feeder program to the education pathway. Can we establish an FGE chapter if our school doesn’t offer any education pathway courses? Absolutely! FGE works as a co-curricular or extra-curricular program. Who can be an FGE Chapter Advisor? Selecting the best possible chapter advisor is critical to the success of the chapter. It is recommended that this person be a faculty member who is enthusiastic about the profession, a positive role model, and an exemplary leader. The chapter advisor is not required to be a member of PAGE or any particular professional association. How much does it cost to have an FGE chapter? State affiliation is available through PAGE and is “chapter-based,” meaning each chapter pays only $30 per year. Among other benefits, state affiliation makes your chapter eligible for discounted registration prices at state events. To affiliate your chapter, click “Chapter Affiliation” in the menu at the left of this page. How will I know what to do with a new FGE chapter? The FGE Starter Guide is filled with suggestions and step-by-step guidance to developing a yearly action plan. Additional suggestions are offered on this FGE website. Explore the options on the left of this page. Okay, I’m ready to get started. What do I do first? From the navigation menu on the left, select “How to Start an FGE Chapter.” If you have additional questions, contact the state FGE state director: Mary Ruth Ray PAGE Direct line/cell: 912-237-1899 Click here to email RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top

< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators Suggested Activities and Fundraisers by Category Following are lists of projects and fundraising ideas that your chapter can plan throughout the year. Please let us know if you come up with some other ideas. These lists are just to help you “get the ball rolling!” Teacher Appreciation Ideas Hold monthly drawings for appreciation gifts (fruit baskets, “teacher goodies,” free car wash, etc.) Birthday cards Christmas and other occasion cards Inspirational & candy cards Volunteer to help with classroom bulletin boards Make up a “Teacher Stress Kit” Provide assistance in classroom when possible Promote teaching and teachers on a special FGE Bulletin Board Host a special event (breakfast, e.g.) Other School-Related Activities Tutoring (peer and elementary) Teacher aide Teacher Shadow Days FGE Scholarship program (offer scholarships to graduating seniors) Education Forums (invite various speakers to FGE meetings: student teachers, local school system Teacher of the Year, local school superintendent and board members, etc.) Feature articles in school newspaper (highlight different teachers, invite teachers to contribute articles on “Why I Love to Teach”) Community Projects Adopt-a-mile Book drive for local library Provide service for shut-ins (yard raking, grocery shopping, etc.) Food drives for local shelters (or blankets, coats, etc.) Adopt-a-family at Christmas Contact DFACS or other government agency for suggestions for helping those in need Club Promotion Develop and keep a club scrapbook or web site. Display at PTA meetings and other events. Keep an FGE Bulletin Board and update monthly. Utilize school newspaper, morning announcements, etc. Have several poster campaigns throughout the year. Make a group picture for the school yearbook. FGE floats for homecoming, Christmas parades, etc. Share your club’s activities with the local newspaper, radio stations, etc. Fundraising Ideas Note: Always obtain approval from school administration for fundraisers. “Kiss a pig” contest or similar event in conjunction with pep rally Plan a special event and sell tickets: Teachers vs. Seniors basketball game Talent show Dance White Elephant/garage sale Car Wash/Yard Raking Collect recyclable items “Battle of the Bells” favorite teacher contest Carnation/Candy-gram sales (Valentine’s Day) Bake sales, stationery sales, etc. Accept contributions from local business partner RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top

< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators FGE Day PAGE and the members of Future Georgia Educators (FGE) cordially invite all Education Pathway (ECE and EAP) classes to attend one of our “FGE Days” to be hosted at various colleges across the state. The colleges of education at these institutions have teamed up with PAGE to plan an exciting day of professional learning, networking, and college visitation for students who may be considering a career in education. High Schools: Click here to Go to Registration Page College Recruiters: Click here to register a table for the College Fair Dates and Locations Date Location City Registration Deadline Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Brenau University Gainesville 9/18/2026 Thursday, October 1, 2026 Dalton State College Dalton 9/18/2026 Thursday, October 8, 2026 Georgia Southwestern State University Americus 9/25/2026 Thursday, October 22, 2026 University of North Georgia Dahlonega 10/9/2026 Friday, October 23, 2026 Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville 10/9/2026 Thursday, October 29, 2026 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville 10/9/2026 TBD Albany State University Albany TBD Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Clayton State University Morrow 10/23/2026 Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Augusta University Augusta 11/6/2026 Thursday, November 19, 2026 Georgia Southern University Statesboro 11/6/2026 Wednesday, February 3, 2026 Georgia State University Atlanta 1/22/2027 Thursday, February 4, 2027 (tentative) University of Georgia Athens 1/22/2027 Wednesday, February 10, 2027 (tentative) Columbus State University Columbus 1/29/2027 Thursday, February 11, 2027 University of West Georgia Carrollton 1/29/2027 Wednesday, February 25, 2027 (tentative) Valdosta State University Valdosta 2/12/2027 TBD Savannah State University Savannah TBD Thursday, March 18, 2027 Middle Georgia State University Macon 3/5/2027 Thursday, March 18, 2027 State Competition at Middle Georgia Macon 3/5/2027 Registration Costs Rates shown below are per person and include lunch . Each event will include: Keynote address from an award-winning educator Engaging workshop sessions on teaching topics College Fair with representatives from colleges across Georgia Mini-session with host college’s admissions staff (available at some events) FGE Knowledge Bowl Competition (available to all schools) Additional competitions for affiliated FGE chapters Lunch provided Tentative Agenda Please note: the agenda below is to give a general idea. Agendas, including starting and ending time, will vary by location. 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. – Check-in 9:30 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. – Opening session and Keynote 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. – Knowledge Bowl (click for more info) 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – Breakout sessions / College fair, Round 1 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Lunch (included in your registration) 12:20 p.m. to 1:05 p.m. – Breakout sessions / College fair, Round 2 1:10 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. – Breakout sessions / College fair, Round 3 2 p.m. – Optional campus tour (Note: campus tour not available at UGA or GA State) Dress Code The dress code is casual. T-shirts are discouraged unless your group is wearing matching t-shirts. Jeans are acceptable, and please follow your school’s dress code. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Please note the weather expected for the day and be prepared for walking outdoors between buildings. Release Forms IMPORTANT: All attendees (students and adults) must bring a signed photo release form. (Students’ forms will need to be signed by a parent/guardian.) New! This year once you provide us a release form (either electronic or paper), it will be good for all PAGE-sponsored FGE events for the entire school year. No need to submit another one until next year! ☺️ Also new! You have the option of using an electronic release form or the traditional paper form . When students and parents submit the electronic form, we will let you know we have received it. Pick the option you like best: Hyperlinks Copy this link and provide to students via email or your school's communication platform. https://form.123formbuilder.com/6822259/fge-student-release Copy this link for adults who will attend. https://form.123formbuilder.com/6874911/fge-adult-release QR codes Download and customize this Word document containing QR Codes to print and provide to students and adults who will attend. Traditional Paper Forms - bring signed forms with you the day of the event Student Release Form Adult Release Form Please note the following schools also require that all attendees bring a signed release from their school. We do not have electronic versions of these. Georgia Southern University Click here to download GSU Student Release Form Click here to download GSU Adult Release Form Clayton State University Click here to download CSU Student Release Form Click here to download CSU Adult Release Form Click Here to Go to the Registration Page NOTE: If you have any difficulty with the online registration system, you may need to clear your browser’s cache . If you have further difficulties, please contact Mary Ruth Ray at maryruth@pageinc.org or 912-237-1899. Registration for Colleges (College Fair) Colleges click here for information on the college fair. What is FGE Day? Watch our video to find out! Who is invited? High School FGE chapters Students enrolled in an Education Pathway (ECE or TAP) Teachers are also encouraged to bring any high school students interested in exploring a career in teaching RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top

PAGE is the largest Georgia educator association, serving teachers, paraprofessionals, support personnel, and students. We provide the best in membership, legislative and legal support. PAGE offering educators coaching and professional learning that enhances competence, confidence and leadership skills and students opportunities to learn and grow in the craft of teaching and to achieve academically and have those achievements recognized. Congratulations 2026 PAGE STARs! Learn More About PAGE STAR Congratulations to Riverwatch Middle School and all our 2026 Academic Bowl Winners! Click below to access the full list of winners: 2026 Winners Congratulations to Columbus High School and all our 2026 GAD Winners! Click below to access the full list of winners: 2026 GAD Winners What is PAGE COACHING? MORE HERE What's happening at THE CAPITOL? LEARN MORE Tell me more about MEMBERSHIP. LEARN MORE I have a LEGAL QUESTION. CONTACT LEGAL Does PAGE offer PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ? FIND OUT HERE. What are the benefits of joining PAGE? 1/9 Protection. Advocacy. Growth. Economy. Professional Association of Georgia Educators is the state's largest association for educators, serving teachers, paraprofessionals, support personnel, and students. We provide the best in membership, legislative and legal support. PAGE offers educators coaching and professional learning that enhances competence, confidence and leadership skills and students opportunities to learn and grow in the craft of teaching and to achieve academically and have those achievements recognized. LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY Your voice with legislators and policymakers. Advocacy includes educator pay, Teachers Retirement System (TRS), school funding, and school safety. GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS More than $125,000 awarded annually to support professional growth as a Georgia educator and provide classroom resources. TEACHER AND STUDENT PROGRAMS Honoring educators and students through STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) and supporting academics through student competitions. LEGAL PROTECTION $1 million liability coverage*, $10,000 legal defense coverage*, and one-on-one guidance from our expert legal team. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH Personalized coaching provides strategies to overcome challenges; professional learning offers growth-focused learning to help you thrive. TEACHER PIPELINE High school programs encourage exploration of the profession. College modules prepare teacher candidates. Member services and supports enrich your career. *Coverage is limited to activities performed in a professional capacity, i.e., those duties required as a school or district employee. LEARN MORE ABOUT PAGE MEMBERSHIP WATCH THE VIDEO ABOUT PAGE BENEFITS PAGE STAR The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program honors Georgia’s highest-achieving high school seniors and the teachers most instrumental in their academic development. Read More PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PAGE professional learning is built upon the certainties that all students can learn, and all teachers are leaders in their classrooms. Our programs prepare educators to create rigorous, engaging lessons attainable by each student. Read More SCHOLARSHIPS The PAGE Foundation is dedicated to promoting excellence in Georgia’s public schools and offers scholarships to enhance the teaching profession. These scholarships assist educators, support personnel, and high school and college students. Read More PAGE IS PROUD TO SPONSOR TEACH IN THE PEACH A New Program Dedicated To Making Georgia the #1 State for Teachers to Teach Launched this year, Teach in the Peach is a Georgia Department of Education initiative designed to elevate the profession and help make Georgia the #1 state for teachers to teach. Central to the program is a website that highlights the many benefits of teaching in Georgia. This spring, Teach in the Peach welcomed incoming Georgia teachers during a state-wide educator signing day. PAGE is proud to contribute to the important mission of Teach in the Peach as a major sponsor. DISCOVER TEACH IN THE PEACH Photo: 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year Christy Todd (left), who led the launch of Teach in the Peach, joins PAGE in celebrating the the initiative during a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol.. Executive Director Craig Harper (third from right), Future Georgia Educators Coordinator and Membership Services Representative Mary Ruth Ray (second from right), and BJ Jenkins, Director of Membership Services (right) were on site for the announcement. PAGE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES STATE STAR STUDENT & TEACHER WINNERS MORE ABOUT PAGE STAR COLUMBUS HS WINS GEORGIA ACADEMIC DECATHLON STATE TITLE MORE ABOUT GAD RIVERWATCH IS PAGE ACADEMIC BOWL FOR MIDDLE GRADES CHAMPS MORE ABOUT ACADEMIC BOWL

< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators Knowledge Bowl Study Guide Competitors in the Knowledge Bowl will want to be familiar with the following: Child Development Theories Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
 https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html Theories of human/child development https://www.verywellmind.com/child-development-theories-2795068 Skinner’s Classical Conditioning
 https://www.verywellmind.com/classical-conditioning-2794859 Theory of Multiple Intelligences – Gardner https://educationaltechnology.net/theory-of-multiple-intelligences-gardner Ages and Stages of Child Development
 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/ages-stages/#.W6EiGehKjmg Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators Be familiar with the standards and the definitions. Click here to view the PSC Code of Ethics page Business Etiquette/Proper Use of Work Email Business etiquette rules https://toggl.com/track/business-etiquette-rules/ https://www.shepherd.edu/app/uploads/2016/07/Professional-Etiquette-Tutorial.pdf Proper use of work email https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/email-etiquette Education Professional Organizations Be familiar with PAGE and benefits we offer to members. www.pageinc.org General Knowledge General knowledge we all learn in school! RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top

Georgia’s Pre-Collegiate Future Educator Program < Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators About FGE Identify, Recruit, Prepare and Retain PAGE has established Future Georgia Educators (FGE), to identify, recruit, prepare, and retain the next generation of Georgia’s teachers. High schools are encouraged to establish FGE chapters of students wishing to explore careers in education. PAGE provides local chapter support, professional learning and competitions centered on the development of teaching skills. Furthermore, FGE supports high schools that offer education pathway courses: Early Childhood Education or Teaching as a Profession. Through FGE, PAGE provides guest speakers to education pathway classes on curriculum topics such as ethics and contemporary issues in education, as well as providing curriculum support resources on the FGE website. PAGE has also partnered with several colleges of education across the state to host a series of “FGE Days.” Education pathway students will hear from award-winning educators, participate in workshops and meet with representatives from colleges of education from all over the state. More information is available HERE . "We are eager to support future educators and their teachers,” said FGE Coordinator Mary Ruth Ray. “We are working closely with committed FGE advisors to make sure that we target the needs of the education pathway classes. And our relationships with colleges of education have us perfectly positioned to encourage these young people as they graduate high school and move on to the post-secondary level.” RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top

< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators FGE Day Registration Before you register … If you are an affiliated chapter, have your promo code ready. You will type it in during the checkout process. Have a list of who is definitely attending. Remember that we are unable to cancel a ticket once you have registered. Better to add folks later–but do it by the registration deadline! IMPORTANT NOTE: PAGE and the host university are not responsible for chaperoning any students who attend. Please bring enough adults to chaperone your entire group. A good rule of thumb is one adult per 10-15 students. Thank you! Include everyone on your list: students, adults, bus driver (if he/she plans to eat with us), etc. If possible, determine whether you will be able to stay for the entire event. Should you need to leave early to get your bus back, we understand! But knowing this in advance will help us plan better and prevent our presenters from staring at an empty room! Determine if your group will participate in the optional campus tour at the end of the day, if offered (start time approximately 2:15; duration approximately 30 minutes). Have access to a printer or the ability to save a pdf so that you can print or save your order confirmation/invoice . If you are paying by credit card, have that info ready. Or you can mail a check. Please make payable to PAGE, enclose a copy of your order confirmation/invoice and mail to: FGE Attn: Michelle Crawford PO Box 937 Young Harris, GA 30582 Are you ready? Click here, and you will select your date/location from the FGE events calendar. NOTE: If you have any difficulty with the online registration system, you may need to clear your browser’s cache . If you have further difficulties, please contact Mary Ruth Ray at maryruth@pageinc.org or 912-237-1899. RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top

< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators FGE Posters and Tshirts 2023-2024 FGE Posters A set of 4 posters (two 11 x 17 and two 8.5 x 11) are free with your paid affiliation. RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top

< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators Suggested Activities by Month These suggestions are provided as a sampling of the many projects that your chapter may choose to undertake. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list, and you are encouraged to be creative in developing activities that suit your membership. One of the things that contribute to the success of a chapter is the excitement that is generated about the various activities. You are encouraged to appoint a standing Publicity Committee to promote the chapter’s activities through school communication channels, social media and local media. Support from civic and education leaders can be of great value to a thriving organization. August/September Membership drive (posters, article in school newspaper, FGE Bulletin board) Plan fundraisers to raise money to attend FGE Day(s) Make specific plans to attend an FGE Day on the college campus of your choice October Homecoming activities (float, fundraiser) Plan activities for American Education week in November (always the week prior to the week of Thanksgiving) Plan community project for Thanksgiving (e.g., food/blanket/coat drive for local shelter) November National Education Week activities (appreciation for teachers, teacher shadowing day, special promotions of education) Community project for Thanksgiving Plan community project for Holiday season (e.g., toy drive, adopt-a-family) Plan Christmas party for club, parents, teachers December Volunteer to help elementary teachers with Christmas/Holiday parties Community project for Holiday season Christmas/Holiday party January Volunteer to help in elementary grades (tutoring, reading, puppet show, etc.). Continue for several months. Winter encouragement for teachers February Carnation sale for Valentine’s Day “We Love Teaching” publicity campaign (school newspaper, posters, etc.) March Plan to visit/tour a college of education during April St. Patrick’s Day fun surprise for teachers (“Irish” nametags, candy kisses) April Visit college campus Plan activities for Teacher Appreciation Week (1st full week in May) and National Teacher Day (Tuesday during Teacher Appreciation Week) Elect officers & standing committee chairman for next school year May Teacher Appreciation Week/National Teacher Day activities FGE club awards banquet and new officer installation ceremony End-of-year social RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top

< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators FGE Starter Guide Click here to download the FGE Starter Guide (pdf) loaded with ideas and resources for your chapter! RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top

< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators FGE Knowledge Bowl Guidelines Competition Guidelines This competition is open to all schools attending an FGE Day event. FGE affiliation is not required for this competition. You can compete in Knowledge Bowl only at the first FGE Day you attend this school year. You will need to enter in advance in order to compete. You will do this on your FGE Day registration. Deadline to enter is the same as the registration deadline for the FGE Day you plan to attend. Each school may enter up to two teams. There should be no more than three members on a team. Download and study the Knowledge Bowl Study Guide and PAGE’s Code of Ethics brochure , including the ten standards, associated definitions, and all information in the brochure. Each team will need to bring an internet accessible device for use during the competition. Students may bring a copy of the Code of Ethics to refer to during the competition; however, copies will not be provided to them. No other reference materials are allowed during the competition. Team members may confer with each other during the competition. Coaches, chaperones, and others are not allowed to confer with students during the competition. The team who has accumulated the greatest number of points will be declared the winner of the competition. The top three winning teams will be awarded gold, silver and bronze medals and will be eligible to compete at the state competition to be held in the spring in Macon. Judging Score will be kept by the Kahoot system. Scores are calculated based on the speed of a correct answer. The team with the most points at the end of the competition will be declared the winner. First, second, and third place winners will be eligible to compete at state competition. There are no formal protests in the PAGE Code of Ethics Knowledge Bowl. The teacher may verbally address the moderator about a question or procedure but must do so before the moderator moves on to the next question. The moderator will decide what action, if any, is required. The moderator’s decision is final. It’s all for fun! RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top