GCPS Superintendent: Georgia 'Has Become Our Opponent' in Education
Wilbanks' statement on Charter School Amendment cites 'efforts by some to ... dismantle public education.'
Updated November 9, 2012 Gwinnett Schools Superintendent Alvin Wilbanks has issued a statement expressing disappointment that Georgia voters passed the Charter Schools Amendment on Tuesday (November 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 disappointed that with …
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Stephanie Wright
7:13 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
Grassroots campaign?! He sent propaganda home with students and used taxpayer dollars to campaign against it. I hate to think how much our classrooms would have lost if he'd stepped up his efforts. more ›