Roy Barnes 2010

Retired Special Education Director Dee Dee Collins explains below why she has already early voted for Roy.  Today, many teachers across the state will have a furlough day.  Why not turn your furlough day into your early vote day?  Click here for early vote information.

While there may be many choices on the ballot this year, there's a clear contrast when it comes to education.  One candidate for Governor is a nationally-recognized leader on education with a comprehensive plan to Make Education Work in Georgia.  The other is a Congressman who has spent 18 years in Washington DC but only started discussing education eight weeks before Election Day.

But don't take our word for it - you can see the differences for yourself here.

With our state leaders only funding 147 of 180 school days, many local school districts have had to make up the gap by furloughing and laying off teachers, squeezing more students into each classroom, and even shortening the school year.

While you may notice these new changes in your school district this year, a cut in state funding is nothing new. Over the past 8 years, the other team has cut a total of over $4 billion in direct classroom funding--an average of $2,700 per Georgia student.

The following letter is from Lisa Underwood--a Worth County teacher, member of the Georgia Association of Educators, and Teacher for Roy...

In a little less than a week, Georgians have clearly seen why Congressman Deal is not ready to be Georgia's next Education Governor.

Bill Wilkins, a dedicated educator who has already been twice selected as Teacher of the Year at his school. Now working at Hillgrove High School in Cobb County, Bill wrote the following piece about why he supports Roy. Watch our newest Teachers for Roy video, "Teachers Talk", to see what other teachers have to say about Roy.

Last week, Roy continued his listening tour of Georgia by visiting with two great groups of educators in Jefferson County.  It was an early morning for our group – but it was definitely worth it!

Vickie Carson, a retired National Board Certified Teacher, endorsed Roy today.  Read her letter below about why she's another proud Teacher for Roy.

Yesterday, Roy was the honored guest for Newton County High School’s Black History Month program.  Newton County High is one of three high schools in the county, but is a small university unto itself, boasting over 2.200 students!

Today, Former Georgia Teacher of the Year Amy Denty endorsed Roy for Governor.  Read below why she's a proud Teacher for Roy.