Probably couldn't spell south if you spotted him the s, o, and u.

"In Clarke County, we've spent tens of millions of dollars on new facilities, yet our children's achievement levels are no better than they were in the older buildings."

I doubt anyone who has read any of the literature on educational acheivement would believe that new buildings will make any difference. But, the failure of even a large proportion of students to meet expectations does not mean that the Clarke County School system should not replace worn out, and in some cases poorly constructed buildings like the ones that have been replaced recently. Where some students attended most classes in portable buildings and other spaces in the school were falling apart, something had to be done. The old building at Timothy Road Elementary was constantly needing expensive maintenance on mechanical systems and the portables were actually some of the better classroom space.

Most studies show that the most important determinant of a child's peformance in school is the parents' (and particularly the mother's) level of education. What we need to talk about is how to break the cycle where generations of families do not value education, largely because they neither understand the importance nor know how to help their children.

I suppose these lockers weren't the kind that lock?

We are all hoping for the best. Treatment of this type injury has come a long way. Researchers and surgeons in this area are doing amazing things.

What kind of permit do you need for something like that?

If these are the mysteries of life you ponder, I'm sorry, so, so, sorry.

Nothing surprises me any more. Anyone faced with temptation (physical, monetary, or otherwise) has a certain probability of succumbing. For some the probability is low; others high; and many in between. The probability for any one person may change from day to day, but it's always present. That's just human nature at work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFLa_tl4Rk0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2kO_5cNF5k

There's already a web site the group can use. Just needs a new name and logo.

http://www.ie2.org/

There's a fellow over in Dadeville, Alabama who can help with clearing trees, maybe in 5 to 10 years.

He looks absolutley like the redneck from central casting.