Can we expect schools to meet the higher expectations set by the new Georgia Performance Standards given the tremendous cuts to their budgets this year and over the last six years?
It is unrealistic to expect our schools to meet the ever increasing needs of our students without adequate financial support. Everyone has to work harder and smarter, but our schools still must have the enough resources for the basic instructional program. I led an effort for several years to get the State to meet its obligation under the Georgia Constitution to all of our students. This effort, which was stalled by the State but is still in progress, would help every school in Georgia.
