Gwinnett school superintendent controversy

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 Posted in Gwinnett County Public Schools | No Comments »

I wanted to touch on the controvery surrounding Gwinnett County school superintendent, Alvin Wilbanks.  I intiially saw the AJC article about the disproportionate number of discipline cases for black students ... Read more..

Glenn Pirkle endorses Lorraine Green

Saturday, July 19th, 2008 Posted in Charles Bannister, Gwinnett County Commission, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Gwinnett Elections, Lorraine Green | No Comments »

Unfortunately, Glenn Pirkle has decided to endorse Lorraine Green.  I do not know what Green told him during their recent meeting, but he appreantly believes that she is the better ... Read more..

Gwinnett school board weakens standards

Friday, June 20th, 2008 Posted in Gwinnett County Public Schools | No Comments »

Thursday, the Gwinnett County School Board dealt a blow to the cause of higher educational standards in the our county school system.  Gwinnett wisely requires students to pass various "Gateway" ... Read more..

School board holds line on property tax rate

Friday, May 9th, 2008 Posted in Gwinnett County Public Schools, Immigration, Taxes | No Comments »

The Gwinnett County School Board passed a $1.9 billion budget Thursday night.  I have to offer kudos to the board for holding the line on the tax rate.  Yes, there ... Read more..

Mike Beaudreau has opposition in District 3!

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 Posted in Charles Bannister, Gwinnett County Commission, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Gwinnett Elections, Lorraine Green, Mike Beaudreau | No Comments »

No, I am not getting too excited about the prospects of unseating Commissioner Mike Beaudreau. In fact, I know nothing about Doug Stacks, the planning manager for the City of ... Read more..

Harry Potter necessary to succeed in college?

Friday, May 12th, 2006 Posted in Christian Values, Gwinnett County Public Schools | No Comments »

This was originally posted on The Grayson Buzz in May, 2006. Gwinnett schools to keep Harry Potter (AJC.com) (Free registration required) That is what Mary Kay Murphy, Gwinnett County school board member, ... Read more..

Gwinnett County Board of Education - District 1 Race

Monday, July 5th, 2004 Posted in Growth, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Gwinnett Elections | No Comments »

This was originally posted on The Grayson Buzz in July, 2004. I know most of my readers have no interest in a school board race in Gwinnett County. To be ... Read more..