8 Myths About the Proposed Charter Amendment
On November 6th, voters in Georgia will weigh in on changing the Georgia Constitution to give a politically appointed state commission the authority to create and fund a separate system of schools.
Myth: The State Does Not Have the Power to Approve Charter Schools That Were Denied by Local School Boards Fact: The Georgia Department of Education currently has the authority to review and approve state charter applications. According to State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge, “with the state charter schools review process already in place, why does Georgia need another state agency that can do the same thing?”1 Myth: Charter Schools Are More Innovative and Flexible Fact: Charters are allowed to “kick out” students for behavior or academic reasons. Where do these students go once they are kicked out? They go back to the area’s traditional public school. This “flexibility” charters are given to kick out students means the most …
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10:22 am on Saturday, September 8, 2012
Myth: The State Does Not Have the Power to Approve Charter Schools That Were Denied by Local School Boards Fact: True today, but probably illegal based on the GA Supreme Court Decision. The State BOE did approve some charters as "special schools." The verdict from the Supreme Court set a precedent; identifies special schools as only those who fill a special need, and gives exclusive right to K-12… more ›