Last week Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter shared via this column his vision for public education in Georgia. This week, incumbent Republican Gov. Deal talks about his plans for public education in a second and final term as the state’s chief executive. What he told me came as a bit of a surprise. I suspect it will be as well for members of the General Assembly … [Read more...] about October 20, 2014: Gov. Nathan Deal Pledges “Everything On The Table” Public Education Reform
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October 13, 2014: Democrat Gubernatorial Hopeful Jason Carter Shares His Views On Education
I have asked the two major gubernatorial candidates to talk to Georgia public school teachers about their respective education platforms. This week the floor belongs to Jason Carter, the Democratic challenger. Next week, it will be Republican Gov. Nathan Deal’s turn. The teacher’s vote could be the difference in a very tight race as to who will occupy the governor’s office for … [Read more...] about October 13, 2014: Democrat Gubernatorial Hopeful Jason Carter Shares His Views On Education
August 19, 2013: State School Superintendent Weighing Run For Governor
If public education in Georgia doesn’t have enough problems, there is now a high-profile ruckus between Gov. Nathan Deal and State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge. It has gotten so peevish that there is talk that the school superintendent may challenge Deal in the Republican gubernatorial primary next spring. This brouhaha seems to have its origins in Dr. Barge’s … [Read more...] about August 19, 2013: State School Superintendent Weighing Run For Governor