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
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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
April 23, 2012: Giving Governor Deal Good Marks For His Job Performance
Dear Governor, I know you have been waiting to hear how I think you are handling things these days, but I wanted to give you time to get the legislators out of town and to be sure all the silverware is accounted for. Plus, I have been busy trying to help your pal, Leroy Gingrich, understand he has blown his chances of becoming President of the United States and that he might … [Read more...] about April 23, 2012: Giving Governor Deal Good Marks For His Job Performance
September 19, 2011: Becoming a Mover and Shaker Can be Very Frustrating
When Nathan Deal was elected governor, I made myself a promise that I was going to get along better with him than I did with his predecessor, George E. Perdue. If our new governor wanted to build a few concrete fishponds, I’d look the other way. If he wanted to dress up like Dr. Seuss’ “Cat in the Hat” and talk to school kids while shafting their teachers, I would just shake my … [Read more...] about September 19, 2011: Becoming a Mover and Shaker Can be Very Frustrating