Prometheus 6

You realize the first charter school proposal came from Georgia, right? It was created in response to Brown v. Board of Ed. Its intent was to totally privatize the school system and maintain segregation while still paying for white student's education on the taxpayer's (including Black taxpayers) dime.

“If folks continue to talk about the blame and try to do the autopsies, a year from now we’ll be in the exact same place,” said William “Brad” Bryant, a state board member and Perdue’s liaison.

Perdue removed board Chairwoman Michelle Strong, along with members Sandra Scott, Yolanda Everett and Lois Baines-Hunter.

“It’s a great day to be an American,” Scott said, declining further comment.

Clayton schools’ fears are realized
Loss of accreditation triggers new exodus of students
By MEGAN MATTEUCCI, LAURA DIAMOND
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Thursday, August 28, 2008

The stunning loss of accreditation for Clayton County schools left students, parents and residents reeling Thursday at the realization of “worthless” diplomas, dashed college dreams, depressed home values and an exodus of families.

The troubled 50,000-student district will become the first in the nation to lose accreditation since 1969.