Deplorable news coming out of the Peach State today.   In a 4-3 vote this morning, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that state authorized charter schools are not special schools, revoking the state's authority to create them.  Although virtual school options were protected in this case, this still hinders a parent's right to choose the education system that works best for their child's needs.

This ruling is a victory for educrats who care more about money and control, and less about the needs of students.  School districts made the decision to go after charter schools only after the state decided that school funds should follow the student.  School funding was not an issue for the school districts previously when they collected funding for students who didn't attend their school.

Rather than focusing on bettering schools and offering services that parents and students need, school districts would rather maintain "status quo" and attack those that offer families innovation and options.

This is appalling.  Parents must join together and demand that their right to choose the best education for their children not be taken away.

A rally, sponsored by the Georgia Charter Schools Association, has been planned for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 17.   Interested parties are asked to meet at the steps of the Georgia State Capitol. Parental and student attendance are vital in showing policymakers, the courts, and the people of Georgia the faces of those families affected by this decision.