News Brief

11/02/12

Barge Wants Georgia to Invest in Teachers

Albany Herald (Ga.) (11/02/12) Lewis, TerryGeorgia Superintendent of Schools John Barge has praised the state for helping improve student test scores over the past year. Barge said the state has partnered with the Black Caucus to set up educational summits throughout the state to share the positive news. He said the key in attaining educational parity is not to lower standards, but to hire better people. "There is no more critical hire for a school than a principal. That person must have a sound educational background and the ability to lead people. He or she needs to know their stuff, because they will chose their school's teachers," Barge said.

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