Welcome to FGE! As the state’s largest professional organization for educators, PAGE is proud to sponsor Future Georgia Educators. Our goal is to help identify, recruit, prepare and retain the next generation of Georgia’s teachers. Georgia Teacher of the Year Takes Time for Students GOTY Holly Witcher takes a moment with students after her talk at FGE DAY at the University of North Georgia. Enjoying the competition at FGE Day Students at an FGE Day at Georgia Gwinnett College share a laugh during Knowledge Bowl. Virtual reality at the University of West Georgia Each FGE Day features hands-on workshops, and WGA breaks out the cool VR gear. Georgia Teacher of the Year Takes Time for Students GOTY Holly Witcher takes a moment with students after her talk at FGE DAY at the University of North Georgia. 1/5 Future Georgia Educators FGE Menu Welcome to FGE! As the state’s largest professional organization for educators, PAGE is proud to sponsor Future Georgia Educators. Our goal is to help identify, recruit, prepare and retain the next generation of Georgia’s teachers. Benefits of Chapter Affiliation Discounted Registration for FGE Days Competitions at FGE Days Scholarships for Members and Advisors Posters Services for FGE Chapters & Education Pathway Classes FGE Days FGE Knowledge Bowl at FGE Days Legal/Liability Coverage for Ed Pathway Students Speakers from PAGE Explore our pages with the links below. Meet the 2024 Future Georgia Educators State Competition Winners PAGE Future Georgia Educators (FGE) gathered at Mercer University in Macon for its annual state competition. Students competed for top honors in FGE Moment, Essay, Impromptu Speaking, Job Application, Prepared Speech, and Knowledge Bowl. To meet the students who earned medals in each competition category, click here. About FGE FGE State Competition FGE Starter Guide FGE FAQ FGE Chapter Affliation FGE Knowledge Bowl Request a Speaker for Your Education Pathway Class FGE Email List FGE Day PAGE High School Student Membership Suggested Activities by Month FGE Logos FGE Competitions FGE How To Start a Chapter Suggested Activities and Fundraisers by Category Up Get in Touch with PAGE Future Georgia Educators 770-216-8555 (option 3) 800-334-6468 (option 3) info@pageinc.org

< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators FGE State Competition State Competition Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Middle Georgia State University in Macon Event will be held in the afternoon. The agenda will be determined after all entries have been received. Entry deadline for all competitions is midnight on March 27, 2026. Knowledge Bowl Guidelines | Enter Eligibility: Knowledge Bowl is the only competition that does not require FGE affiliation. Any team that has placed first, second or third in an FGE Knowledge Bowl Competition during the current school year is eligible to compete at state. Any team that places first, second or third at FGE Day at MGA on April 15 is also eligible to compete that afternoon in the state competition. The following competitions are for affiliated FGE chapters only: Eligibility: Any student who is a member of a state-affiliated FGE chapter and : has attended an FGE Day during the current school year; or will attend FGE Day at MGA on April 15 and has registered for that event by April 3 Limit one entry per chapter per competition. Group Competitions Video | Guidelines | Enter | Adult video release form | Student video release form Social Media/PSA | Guidelines | Enter | Adult video release form | Student video release form Individual Competitions FGE Moment One FGE Moment that has been presented at an FGE Day will be selected to be presented at state competition. (No entry form required) Essay | Guidelines | Enter | Impromptu Speaking | Guidelines | Enter Prepared Speech | Guidelines | Enter Job Application | Guidelines | Enter Note: There is no additional registration needed to attend state competition, other than entering the competitions. However, all attendees (students and adults) need to bring a signed photo release form (links below). If any individual has already submitted a release form for FGE earlier this school year, there is no need to submit another form. Release Forms 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 RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top

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< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators FGE Knowledge Bowl FGE Knowledge Bowl A fun, interactive way to test students’ knowledge of their Education Pathway Curriculum and the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators! Your school has the opportunity to enter up to two teams (limit three students per team) to compete in the FGE Knowledge Bowl at FGE Day! What Kind of Questions Will There Be? Questions will be drawn from sections of the ECE and EAP 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. There will also be business etiquette questions and "general knowledge" (things we all learned in school). What Format is Used? Working as a team, students will utilize Kahoot! , an Internet-based, digital classroom response system. Only one device is needed per team. How Many Students Are on a Team? Three students per team How Many Teams Can I Enter? Limit two teams per school How Do We Enter? It's simple. When you register to attend FGE Day, the opportunity to enter is on the registration form. Is There a Study Guide? There sure is! Click here: Knowledge Bowl Study Guide If We Attend More than One FGE Day, How Many Times Can We Compete? You may compete only at the first FGE Day of the school year that you attend. What Do the Winners Receive? The top three teams will receive medals (gold, silver, and bronze), and all three teams will be eligible to compete in the State FGE Knowledge Bowl competition in the spring. Click here to learn more about guidelines and judging. 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 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 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

< 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 FGE Email List If you are not an affiliated FGE chapter but would like to receive information about our events and other news, subscribe below. You can always unsubscribe by sending a message from the address where you receive our emails to fge@pageinc.org . Note to FGE advisors: Affiliated chapters do NOT need to subscribe below. They are automatically subscribed. Subscribe to the FGE Email List: For any individual who is not an FGE Advisor but would like to receive our emails: Ready To Subscribe? Click here! 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. Click here to Go to Registration Page Dates and Locations Date Location City Registration Deadline Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Brenau University Gainesville 9/19/2025 Thursday, October 9, 2025 Georgia Southwestern State University Americus 9/26/2025 Friday, October 10, 2025 Gordon State College Barnesville 9/26/2025 Thursday, October 30, 2025 University of North Georgia Dahlonega 10/10/2025 Friday, October 31, 2025 Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville 10/10/2025 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Clayton State University Morrow 10/24/2025 Thursday, November 13, 2025 Georgia Southern University Statesboro 10/31/2025 Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Augusta University Augusta 11/7/2025 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville 1/23/2026 Thursday, February 5, 2026 University of West Georgia Carrollton 1/23/2026 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Columbus State University Columbus 1/30/2026 Thursday, February 19, 2026 Georgia State University Atlanta 2/6/2026 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Valdosta State University Valdosta 2/13/2026 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Savannah State University Savannah 2/20/2026 Thursday, March 5, 2026 University of Georgia Athens 2/20/2026 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Middle Georgia State University Macon 4/3/2026 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 State Competition at Middle Georgia Macon 4/3/2026 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? 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< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators FGE Logos The following FGE logos are the property of PAGE and are intended for use by affiliated FGE chapters only. To download a logo, right click on it and select “Save image as …” FGE 2-color logo (PMS 280 and 873) FGE 1-color screen logo FGE 1-color logo FGE black & white reverse logo Growing Georgia’s Teachers logo RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top

< Back to FGE Home Future Georgia Educators FGE How To Start a Chapter APPROVALS – Obtain any necessary approvals from the school administration. ADVISOR – Identify one (or more) teacher(s) in the school who would be willing to be the chapter advisor(s). 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 organization. AFFILIATION – Affiliation is the first step official step to establishing your new chapter. This is how to begin receiving information from the state office. State affiliation is available through PAGE and is “chapter-based,” meaning each chapter pays only $30 per year. Newly affiliated state chapters will receive an electronic FGE Starter Guide. To access online affiliation select “FGE Chapter Affiliation” from the menu on the FGE home page ( click here to access the page ). ACTIVITIES – The FGE Starter Guide (see link at left) addresses many topics including how to start a chapter, developing a yearly action plan and activity program and ideas. Additional information and suggestions are available on this FGE website (see menu at left). ATTENDANCE – Each year PAGE hosts a number of “FGE Days” on college campuses across the state. Plan to attend at least one. While not mandatory, these events offer additional opportunities and support for chapters. There are registration discounts for state-affiliated chapters. Click here to learn more. Questions? Contact us . Watch the video: RETURN TO FUTURE GEORGIA EDUCATORS HOME Back to Top