GCPS Superintendent: Georgia 'Has Become Our Opponent' in Education
Alvin Wilbanks' statement on the Charter School Amendment cites "efforts by some to ... dismantle public education."
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GCPS Superintendent: Georgia 'Has Become Our Opponent' in Education
Alvin Wilbanks' statement on the Charter School Amendment cites "efforts by some to ... dismantle public education."
From Suwanee Patch Updated, Nov. 9, 1:55 p.m. Gwinnett Schools Superintendent Alvin Wilbanks has issued a statement expressing disappointment that Georgia voters passed the Charter Schools Amendment on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The state's voters, by a strong majority, approved Amendment One, which allows for state officials to approve publicly funded charter schools, without the permission of local school boards. Wilbanks' statement said the amendment "is not in the best interest of students and public education in this state." -- How do you feel about the Charter Schools Amendment passing? Do you feel the Gwinnett system should remain the sole authority for charter schools in this county? Share your thoughts in the comments below. "We are …
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Video: Students Discuss Ga.'s Charter School Amendment
Two students speak out against the charter school amendment, saying, "Vote no."
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lee kellogg
2:06 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
Mr Wilbanks is only half correct. It was not the "state" that let the citizens of Georgia down and became an opponent of better education. It was the corrupt, greedy Republicans that control the state and their bizarre allies from some far hell hole, the big money Jesus coalition that will now control what happens with tax money that should be spent on public education. That there is no real … more ›