(WTVM)- Georgia is moving forward
with a plan to standardize annual evaluations for teachers and principals, partially
based on student performance.

The state's general
assembly recently passed legislation to approve the statewide plan.

Governor Nathan Deal is
expected to sign the bill into law, which would go in place by the 2014-2015
school year.

In Georgia, evaluations
will be divided 50 percent on student achievement and 50 percent on other
factors, including classroom observations and student surveys.

ANDERSONVILLE, Ga. – Armed Forces Day is Saturday May 18, 2013 and the solemn tune Taps will be sounded at every National Cemetery and U.S. Veterans cemetery worldwide at 11:00 a.m.  This tribute to veterans is called EchoTaps and is sponsored by the organization Bugles Across America.  Since 1949, the third Saturday in May has been designated as Armed Forces Day.  This day will honor all those who have served and continue to serve in uniform. 

The EchoTaps event at Andersonville National Cemetery begins promptly at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday May 18.