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If they would put the gas tank opening back in the back of the vehicle behind the tag there would be no problems with the arrows at gas pumps. And while they are at it put the dimmer switch back on the floor!
Look you can start a charter school by presenting a plan to the local board of education. Of the 315 charter schools in Georgia 94 percent were approved by their local boards. We do NOT need to change the constitution to allow a charter school commission that is redundant and make government bigger!
Before next football season, the Boys & Girls Club needs to make sure that the volunteer coaches know how dangerous it is to jerk a child up quickly after he’s taken a hard hit. I realize some kids lay there for the attention and drama but others are really stunned and need a minute to recover. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
I like local control. I like elected members of the community deciding what is best for the kids in our schools. I can call and talk to my board of education members. I can go to their meetings and speak to them publicly. The charter school commission amendment takes the power away from my local board and sends my money and their power to Atlanta.
There sure are a lot of people with negative opinions about public education. I’m willing to bet these same people have not, nor do they plan to, visit or volunteer at a local school. I invite you to spend some time in a classroom with a teacher who fosters a positive learning environment by challenging students academically and encouraging them to mature into young ladies and gentlemen with a bright future. Come visit us at JLN; you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
The Georgia Virtual School already exists. Many families have availed themselves of this free public education for their students for a number of reasons. The amendment should it pass would only take our tax dollars from the successful options for choice that we already have in Georgia and divert that money to state charter schools. Bad for Georgia, bad for millage rates, and bad for education!!
I’m a teacher in the city schools. I hear a lot of comments about our school system and the state of public education in general. I would love to give the general population an HONEST view of the state of public education and communicate exactly what we do on a daily basis to meet the needs of ALL students. I think it would really open some eyes around the community.
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Rant and Rave for Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012
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Rants & Raves for Friday, May 17, 2013
Over 150 applicants applied for the handful of teaching jobs in Lowndes County. Plus, almost every single paraprofessional is a certified teacher who has been waiting patiently, “doing their time.” And, Lake Park Elementary hires a teacher who has quit, not once, but twice before. The "good ole' boy" network at its finest.
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Rant & Raves for Thursday, May 16, 2013
Have we progressed to the point where we are arguing about gay marriage? I thought the South was still outraged about blacks being able to marry whites! Hmm...We will catch up to the rest of the world eventually.
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Rant & Rave for Tuesday, May 14, 2013
I found the cartoon referencing Tim Tebow's Christianity on Thursday's editorial page very offensive. I can agree that many people are out for what God can do for them, not how they can serve God, But I do not see any evidence of that attitude or life style in Tim Tebow's life. Time will tell.
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Rant & Rave for Friday, May 10, 2013
Good riddance to the doctor unable to take Medicaid patients?! Do you work for free? I bet you go to work and expect a paycheck. Why would the doctor be any different? Blame our fearless leaders, not the doctors. And you are WAY out of line questioning whether that person is Christian or not. Sounds like the person who thinks preachers should work for free.
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Rants & Raves for Thursday, May 9, 2013
Amazing: Even a judgmental person like yourself can’t even bother to get the facts straight before you criticize something. Jason Collins did an extremely brave thing by coming out in a world filled with people such as yourself. Words of Wisdom: Leave the judging to God.
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Raves for Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Raves to Mrs. Kay and Mrs. Sylvia at Cook Primary! They have the best behaved class and are the best teachers in that school!
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Rant & Rave for Tuesday, May 7, 2013
To all who use Coleman Road as a short cut between Old Highway 41 North and North Valdosta Road, please remember the speed limit is 35, not 65. Tailgating me isn’t going to make me go faster. Remember, it’s our neighborhoods, not your short cut!
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Rant & Rave for Monday, May 6, 2013
I hope Al Sharpton finds time to visit the mother in Brunswick whose baby was shot point blank in the forehead while in his baby stroller. Perhaps the reverend could also counsel the angry young black man who pulled the trigger. Oh wait, the baby was white. Never mind.
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Rant & Raves for Friday, May 3, 2013
I thought that all schools had dress codes that the teachers and substitutes had to follow? When I walk into the school it looks like they are headed to the pool instead of the classroom. Tank tops and skimpy skirts are not allowed. Come on, administration, make them follow the rules. Thank you, to the teachers and staff that do adhere to the dress code.
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Rant & Raves for Thursday, May 2, 2013
Property tax should be based on value. School taxes should be separate and assessed to each household equally, no exemptions. The rich, middle and poor should pay equally for children's public education.
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Rants & Raves for Friday, May 17, 2013
