Following the allegations of widespread cheating, the Atlanta Board of Education needs new members and independent thinking. The person who fits the bill is Edward Johnson. I have never met him but I have read many of his emails in which he made sense. He understands that school closings are harmful to the community. He understands the necessity for collaboration, not competition.
Here is a good description of the man and what he believes in.
I urge you to vote for Edward Johnson for school board in Atlanta.
Diane Ravitch's blog 
Diane, it is with deep humility and gratitude that I say, “Thank You!!”