WAYNE RODOLFICH (Pascagoula Schools Superintendent): Gov. Bryant’s statement on education, not true
Governor Bryant recently made a statement that could have a profound impact on the State of Mississippi. “The public’s in charge of education in Mississippi, and you have to be aware of and be sensitive to their concerns,” Bryant said.
If this is true, then remove every lobbyist and representative from the American Legislative Exchange Council from policy making in this state. They are not the “public.” Respect the more than 100,000 registered voters who asked to be able to vote on a constitutional amendment to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program. Those registered voters are members of the “public.”
The “public” includes the thousands of teachers and students who have spent years implementing the Common Core State Standards in this state. Millions of dollars have been spent during this time by the “public” for training, resources, and technology. What is the explanation to the “public” as to why we would throw away these resources, time, and money in a state that ranks 50th? That list now includes a ranking of 50th in business according to Forbes Magazine. An article in USA Today listed rankings by “24/7 Wall Street” as Mississippi being one of the worst run states in America. Who is responsible for Mississippi reaching that unenviable distinction?
Gulflive
12/5/14
Magnolia Tribune
