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Rhonda Gatch

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Blog Posts

What will it Take to Empower Parents in Georgia?

The Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act is on the move in Georgia and will lead to unprecedented power for parents in their kids' education.

Schools

Georgia Charter Schools and the Families who Need Them (in Midtown Patch)

Conflict over the vote in Georgia on approving charter schools is increasing as the impact on families depends on a ballot question.

Opinion

How will TSPLOST fare at the Polls? (in Midtown Patch)

Advance voting is underway in Georgia, and supporters and opponents of TSPLOST are waiting to see if voters will approve TSPLOST.

Politics

The Obama Administration's War on Religion is Beyond Bold (in Midtown Patch)

On Monday May 21st, 43 Catholic institutions filed lawsuits against Health and Human Services for its mandate of August 2011.

Education

Op-Ed: Charter School Amendment Frees Students to Rise to the Top (in Midtown Patch)

The Charter School Amendment remains in the state senate, which could put certain charter schools in jeopardy.

Opinion

Op-Ed: Parents and Students Can't Wait for the Parent Trigger Act (in Midtown Patch)

Newly proposed bill in Georgia would give parents unprecedented power to transform failing schools.

Opinion

Op-Ed: Georgia PTA Blatantly Opposes Wishes of Many Parents (in Midtown Patch)

The Georgia PTA takes sides against many parents in its opposition to proposed constitutional amendment.