Last week Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter shared via this column his vision for public education in Georgia. This week, incumbent Republican Gov. Deal talks about his plans for public education in a second and final term as the state’s chief executive. What he told me came as a bit of a surprise. I suspect it will be as well for members of the General Assembly … [Read more...] about October 20, 2014: Gov. Nathan Deal Pledges “Everything On The Table” Public Education Reform
2014 Columns
October 13, 2014: Democrat Gubernatorial Hopeful Jason Carter Shares His Views On Education
I have asked the two major gubernatorial candidates to talk to Georgia public school teachers about their respective education platforms. This week the floor belongs to Jason Carter, the Democratic challenger. Next week, it will be Republican Gov. Nathan Deal’s turn. The teacher’s vote could be the difference in a very tight race as to who will occupy the governor’s office for … [Read more...] about October 13, 2014: Democrat Gubernatorial Hopeful Jason Carter Shares His Views On Education
October 6, 2014: Some Random Thoughts On Some Random Subjects
If I die anytime soon — and I have no plans to do so at the moment — please see that the first paragraph of my obituary reads, “He was past president of the University of Georgia National Alumni Association.” You can save for later paragraphs the part about my being often mistaken for Brad Pitt and my uncanny ability to put commas where they don’t belong. I had the honor of … [Read more...] about October 6, 2014: Some Random Thoughts On Some Random Subjects
September 29, 2014: Dooley’s Players Need To Ensure Stadium Will Carry Coach’s Legacy
Last Saturday while the Bulldog nation sweated out a 35-32 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers that should not have been as hard as our scholar-athletes made it, former head football coach and athletic director Vince Dooley’s first team at UGA was recognized on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. As nice as that was, more – much more – needs to be done to honor the … [Read more...] about September 29, 2014: Dooley’s Players Need To Ensure Stadium Will Carry Coach’s Legacy
September 22, 2014: Thinning Out the Alternatives for Jekyll Island Deer
I have one of the most interesting jobs in the world. One day I am advising world leaders on the nuances of international monetary policy. The next day I am consoling a distraught reader who thinks I need to “look within myself spiritually.” The last time I looked within myself, I saw my navel. It was full of lint. Never again. This week, I was contacted by a group of deer on … [Read more...] about September 22, 2014: Thinning Out the Alternatives for Jekyll Island Deer