You may recall that I vigorously opposed passage of a constitutional amendment in 2012 creating the State Charter School Commission that would allow an alternative method for authorizing charter schools in Georgia. You may recall, also, that the amendment passed handily. So much for my vigor. My primary objection to the amendment was a concern that for-profit charter school … [Read more...] about December 8, 2014: Commission Director Says Progress Being Made In State’s Charter School Efforts
Dr. Charles B. Knapp
June 10, 2013: State Charter School Commission In Good Hands
I have said it before, but let me repeat: I have no problem with charter schools. I did have a big problem with the ham-handed way last November’s charter school referendum was rammed through by proponents. Of course, it passed. With all the money that was put behind it and the intimidation of those deigning to oppose it, I could have passed a referendum requiring pigs to … [Read more...] about June 10, 2013: State Charter School Commission In Good Hands