The Thrill Is Gone

Georgia State Superintendent Kathy Cox (not the same person as gubernatorial candidate Cathy Cox, although Kathy ran in the Republican primary for Governor back in 2002... confused?) is "thrilled" that 80% of Georgia schools made it within guidelines established by No Child Left Behind.

This represents the biggest percentage of schools to ever make AYP. “I’m thrilled with, but not surprised by, the results,” Superintendent Cox said. “I have been around this state and have seen how hard teachers, administrators and students are working.”

Not so fast! Considering that Georgia is currently ranked 46 of 51 in terms of educational achievement, I don't think "we should be all to thrilled" as we have tons of work that still needs to be done. However, it is good news that, as ALEC points out, "Georgia (+109.2 percent), followed closely by Maine (+108.1 percent), led the nation in increased spending since 1981." So at least we're trying.