Kevin Huffman–the Tennessee Commissioner of Education–really, really wants the Metro Nashville school board to approve the Great Hearts Charter School. He ordered them to do it. He monitored their meeting through an aide.
Against his wishes, they turned it down–for a third time.
It will come back for a fourth consideration, and no doubt arms will be twisted.
Why is the State Commissioner of Education–a TFA alum–injecting his personal wishes into a local decision?
Maybe we will learn in future news stories.
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For what it’s worth, he is Rhee’s ex-husband.
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Fwiw — he is Rhee’s ex-husband. He got custody of Tennessee in the split.
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Apparently Great Hearts has backed off their application–for now: http://wpln.org/?p=41175
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Why is the State Commissioner of Education–a TFA alum–injecting his personal wishes into a local decision?
Because like his ex, Kevin knows best.
Now, maybe he’ll get knocked down a peg or two. Maybe Nashville will be the next Chicago. One can only hope.
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I thought you guys were kidding when you said he was Rhee’s ex. What a small, corrupt world.
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She must like guys named Kevin. Her present husband, alleged child molester,,i Kevin Johnson,is a mayor of some city whose voters must not check out the backgrounds of those they vote for.
She gave up custody of her two girls for the “mayor”. Wonderful gal in every respect…without any.
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