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Something for educators to think about

Posted on June 28, 2015 by dekalbschoolwatch

We live in a fast-moving, hyper-connected, ultra-informed world. Technology is not something young people ‘learn’, it is part of their fiber and being. Educators need to be aware and come to the table with learning tools that speak to our … Continue reading →

Posted in Board of Education Meetings, Budget Cuts, Charter School, Common Core Curriculum, DeKalb County [GA] Board of Education, Education in the South, Fernbank Science Center, Georgia Independent Schools, Library Media Center, Student Information, Technology, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Impressive, DeKalb County Commission District 5!

Posted on June 17, 2015 by dekalbschoolwatch

After not having a representative for two years, DeKalb County Commission District 5 could muster up only 6% (4,557) of some 95,000 registered voters in a costly special election held yesterday, June 16, 2015. The votes, with all 36 precincts … Continue reading →

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Better late than never?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by dekalbschoolwatch

Here he comes to save the day! It looks like Mr. Thurmond is recommending spending $10 million on a campaign contribution retirement “option” [tax-sheltered annuity?] contributions for teachers! JUST RELEASED by Thurmond’s campaign manager turned communications officer for DeKalb County … Continue reading →

Posted in Board of Education Meetings, Budget Cuts, DeKalb County [GA] Board of Education, Stan Jester, Superintendent R. Stephen Green, Uncategorized | 46 Comments

Strategic Management and Accountability … and Other Myths

Posted on June 9, 2015 by dekalbschoolwatch

In FY ’14, the budget for the division of Strategic Management & Accountability was $205,053. During this year there was one full time employee and the travel budget was $10,000. In the FY ’15 budget, the division of Strategic Management … Continue reading →

Posted in Board of Education Meetings, Budget Cuts, DeKalb County [GA] Board of Education, Michael Thurmond, Open Records Requests, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 17 Comments

Updates from the Monday, June 1 Board Meeting

Posted on June 6, 2015 by dekalbschoolwatch

The Monday, June 1 Board meeting was held and a few items of interest are listed below. Of course our main news item is the hiring of Dr. Stephen Green as our new superintendent. Below are links to his resume … Continue reading →

Posted in Board of Education Meetings, Budget Cuts, Charter School Amendment, DeKalb County [GA] Board of Education, GA Legislature / Laws / O.C.G.A., Michael Thurmond, Stan Jester, Superintendent R. Stephen Green, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 47 Comments