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Defeating Gov. Deal’s school takeover plan

In a year of stunning buffoonery on the national level, it can be hard to remember the political wins Georgians have scored through hard work and dedication to important issues. But those wins have happened, thanks to the dedicated work of voters and advocates like you. Last year, Gov. Nathan Deal’s signature school takeover measure Amendment 1 was defeated. It was a stunning for public school supporters, with 60 percent of Georgians voting against the

Education

Deception

Georgia schools are in danger of being taken over if Gov. Deal gets his way. Gov. Deal and his politicians don’t want you to read the fine print about Amendment 1 because his so-called “Opportunity School District” is yet another political power grab that would hurt Georgia’s public school students and teachers. The takeover would silence parents and communities who understand their children’s educational needs best. A takeover would allow a political appointee — loyal