Obama's Economic Record

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GA Charter Schools HR1162

Gwinnett County Delegation and HR 1162

On February 8^th the Georgia House failed to pass HR 1162, the proposed charter school constitutional amendment, with a vote of 110-62 (constitutional amendments require 120 votes). The next day the House passed a motion to reconsider, meaning the resolution can come up for another vote at any time.

To receive the extra 10 votes to pass this important measure, it is essential for people to contact representatives to ask for their support of HR 1162. If the representative voted "Yes," thank them for their support. If they voted "No," encourage them to support the amendment and protect the future of public charter schools in Georgia.

For more information on the amendment, visit www.brightergeorgia.org.

Name	District	City	Party	Email	Phone	Vote on HR 1162
Tom Rice	51	Norcross	R	tom.rice@house.ga.gov	404.656.5912	Y
Billy Mitchell	88	Stone Mountain	D	billy.mitchell@house.ga.gov	404.656.0126	N
Pam Dickerson	95	Conyers	D	pam.dickerson@house.ga.gov	404.656.0314	N
Pedro Marin	96	Duluth	D	pete.marin@house.ga.gov	404.656.0314	N
Brooks Coleman	97	Duluth	R	brooks.coleman@house.ga.gov	404.656.9210	Y
Josh Clark	98	Buford	R	josh.clark@house.ga.gov	404.656.0325	Y
Hugh Floyd	99	Norcross	D	hugh.floyd@house.ga.gov	404.656.0314	N
Brian Thomas	100	Lilburn	D	brian.thomas@house.ga.gov	404.656.0220	N
Buzz Brockway	101	Lawrenceville	R	buzz.brockway@house.ga.gov	404.656.0188	Y
BJ Pak	102	Lilburn	R	bj.pak@house.ga.gov	404.656.0254	Y
David Casas	103	Lilburn	R	david.casas@house.ga.gov	404.656.0254	Y
Valerie Clark	104	Lawrenceville	R	valerie.clark@house.ga.gov	404.656.0202	Y
Donna Sheldon	105	Dacula	R	donna.sheldon@house.ga.gov	404.656.5025	Y
Brett Harrell	106	Snellville	R	brett.harrell@house.ga.gov	404.656.0254	Y

What are Public Charter Schools

Charter schools are independent public schools allowed freedom to be more innovative, while being held accountable for improved student achievement. They foster a partnership between parents, teachers and students to create an environment in which parents can be more involved, teachers are given the freedom to innovate and students are provided the structure they need to learn, with all three held accountable for improved student achievement.  

What makes charter schools public schools?

Public charter schools are intended to improve our nation’s public school system. Charter schools are public schools because, while they operate independently of the school district, they are:

• tuition-free and open to every student who wishes to enroll
• non-sectarian, and do not discriminate on any basis
• publicly funded by local, state and federal tax dollars based on enrollment, like other public schools
• held accountable to the same state and federal academic standards as other public schools

How Do Charter Schools Work?

Charter schools are free to innovate in ways that improve student achievement. Here are some specific examples of how charter schools do it:

• Offer longer school days. Charter schools are designed to be free to set their own operating hours. If the school strives to boost student achievement by giving students more time in the classroom, the school can offer classes into the evening, on weekends and into the summer months.
• Adjust curriculum to meet student needs. A charter school can breakup the day to provide students with more time on the core subjects they need most. Charter school teachers have a say in the curriculum they teach and frequently change materials mid-year if they need to in order to meet students' needs.
• Create a unique school culture.  Charter schools build upon the core academic subjects by creating a culture or adopting a theme. For example, there are charter schools focused on STEM education,  performing arts, project-based learning, college preparation, career readiness, language immersion, civic engagement, classical education, global awareness or meeting the needs of autistic students – just to name a few.
• Develop next generation learning models. Charter schools are completely rethinking the meaning of the word “classroom.” In Hawaii, students learn biology with the sky as their ceiling and the ocean as the classroom. Virtual schools, which exist completely online, use technology to change the dynamics of the classroom. Others combine virtual classroom time with classroom time in a physical school building. In either case, students can learn from experts located anywhere in the world. Excellent charter school management companies like KIPP and Uncommon Schools are codifying how to build an excellent teacher.     

Source: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, http://www.publiccharters.org/

Congressman Woodall Townhall Meeting, February 21st

I will be in Gwinnett County this coming Tuesday, February 21, from 7:00PM - 8:00PM, at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC) for my next Town Hall Meeting.  I hope that you will be able to make it.  If you cannot attend, please know that you can always contact me with your thoughts and concerns.

 

Click on the image to view my Town Hall invitation.

The President presented his FY2013 Budget Proposal this week, and now it is up to Congress to craft its own.  As a Member of the House Budget Committee, my colleagues and I have already begun the process of developing a budget plan that fosters a stable and secure economic future for Americans.  This is a critical decision-making time for which it is imperative that you, the constituents of the Seventh District, be involved.  We must continue to meet and share concerns, criticisms, and ideas alike in order to move forward in a direction in which America can be proud.  As such, I hope you'll join me at the GJAC next Tuesday, February 21, at 7:00PM for my next Town Hall Meeting.
Thank you for your committment to securing our nation's future.  I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday. 

 

Sincerely,

Rob Woodall
Member of Congress

Next CRW of North Atlanta Meeting: February 20th

Conservative Republican Women

of North Atlanta

invite you to attend our February meeting

Monday, February 20th,  Magnolia Café

5175 South Old Peachtree Road, Norcross, GA

Doors open at 7:00.  Meeting begins promptly at 7:30

Featured speakers

Randy Hicks

Georgia Family Council

He will speak about Charter Schools

and

Representatives  from Each Presidential Candidate Campaign

Everyone is welcome.

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CNN Cancels 2012 Super Tuesday Republican Presidential Debate

From GAGOP Chairman Sue Everhart

ATLANTA - Today, Georgia Republican Party Chairman Sue P. Everhart released the following statement on the 2012 Super Tuesday Republican Presidential Debate being co-sponsored by CNN, the Georgia Republican Party and the Ohio Republican Party:

"On behalf of Republicans across Georgia and our friends in the Ohio Republican Party, I am deeply disappointed in today’s developments regarding the 2012 Super Tuesday Republican Presidential Debate. The decision of Governor Romney, Senator Santorum and Congressman Paul to forego an opportunity to address our state's Republican primary voters, as well as voters across the nation, in a debate just days before Super Tuesday is truly disheartening. The efforts that Republican grassroots activists put in day after day should not go unrecognized, and it is my sincere hope that the candidates will reconsider this opportunity to speak directly to the driving force behind all that our Party will continue to accomplish.

"With 76 Delegates - the fourth-largest GOP delegation in the nation - Georgia's voice will be heard louder than ever on March 6th when Republican voters in the Peach State, Ohio and eight other states will take to the polls to place their vote for the next Republican President of the United States. I wish each of the candidates the best of luck moving forward, and trust that our Party's eventual nominee will not overlook Georgia's two-million plus Republican voters before the general election."

Presidential Candidate, Rick Santorum to Speak at First Redeemer Church

Presidential Candidate, Rick Santorum will be the keynote speaker for the "God and Country" rally at First Redeemer Church in Cumming, GA at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, February, 19th. 


The Church is located at 2100 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041.  Phone: 678-513-9400

Hillsdale College Offering FREE Constitution Course Online

Posted from North GA 912 Newsletter

Constitution 101 Schedule Each lecture is pre-recorded and lasts approximately 40 minutes. Lectures and other study materials will be released by noon each Monday according to the schedule. Once released, they are available to view at your convenience. You will receive an email each week informing you that new material is available. The American Mind Larry P. Arnn Monday, February 20 The Declaration of Independence Thomas G. West Monday, February 27 The Problem of Majority Tyranny David Bobb Monday, March 5 Separation of Powers: Preventing Tyranny Kevin Portteus Monday, March 12 Separation of Powers: Ensuring Good Government Will Morrisey Monday, March 19 Religion, Morality, and Property David Bobb Monday, March 26 Crisis of Constitutional Government Will Morrisey Monday, April 2 Abraham Lincoln and the Constitution Kevin Portteus Monday, April 9 The Progressive Rejection of the Founding Ronald J. Pestritto Monday, April 16 The Recovery of the Constitution Larry P. Arnn Monday, April 23 Begins February 20, 2012! Register for the Course About Constitution 101 “Constitution 101: The Meaning and History of the Constitution” is a 10-week online course presented by Hillsdale College. Featuring an expanded format from the “Introduction to the Constitution” lecture series with Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry Arnn, Constitution 101 follows closely the one-semester course required of all Hillsdale College undergraduate students. In this course, you can: §  Watch lectures from the same Hillsdale faculty who teach on campus; §  study the same readings taught in the College course; submit questions for weekly Q&A sessions with the faculty; access a course study guide; §  test your knowledge through weekly quizzes; and upon completion of the course, receive a certificate from Hillsdale College. You must register in order to participate in Constitution 101. Even if you have already signed up for a previous Hillsdale webcast or seminar, we ask that you complete the simple registration process for Constitution 101. There is no cost to register for this course, but we ask that you consider a donation to support our efforts to educate millions of Americans about our nation’s Founding documents and principles. Questions? Email constitution@hillsdale.edu.