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GA State Representative feature on PBS special -  |
Hon. Alisha T. Morgan was also featured in a PBS Special that focused on the Voter ID law in Georgia and efforts around the country that create barriers for the poor, elderly, people of color and students. Rep. Morgan passionately expressed to viewers why this issue is so important to not only African American Georgians but to all Americans, Rep. Morgan charged that more citizens should be concerned of the perils of this issue and it the effects it has on our democracy.
Watch or listen to the interview with Rep. Morgan.
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Posted by State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan
at 12:00 AM on Mar-06-2008
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| Isakson's changes to NCLB applauded - |
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By Jon Gillooly
Marietta Daily Journal Staff Writer
MARIETTA - As Congress moves to renew the federal No Child Left Behind Act this year, one of the law's original authors is pushing to change some aspects of it that have given Cobb educators heartburn the past few years.
At the state level, state Rep. Alisha Thomas Morgan (D-Austell) brought Cobb teachers and staffers together with Georgia Department of Education staffers in Atlanta Thursday to voice similar concerns about No Child Left Behind.
Ms. Morgan set up the meeting after educators shared with her their frustrations during an Austell forum she held with Cobb principals last month.
"Relationships were formed," Ms. Morgan said. "We are going to see some movement."
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Posted by State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan
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| Legislators debate easing charter restrictions - |
By Jon Gillooly
Marietta Daily Journal Staff Writer
ATLANTA - Acworth Republican state Rep. Ed Setzler told Cobb education leaders he wants to ease restrictions on charter schools to spur greater competition with mainstream public schools… State Rep. Alisha Thomas Morgan (D-Austell), who boycotted Tuesday's event because of a lack of diversity among the speakers, said she also supports simplifying the process. mdjonline.com
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Posted by State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan
at 12:00 AM on Mar-06-2008
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| Morgan nominated for prestigious award - |
Being elected to serve in the GA House of Representatives and making positive change throughout Georgia communities has gained Rep. Morgan national attention from the Mario Savio Memorial Foundation. Rep. Morgan was quite honored to be selected as one of three finalists from a host of young remarkable leaders around the country. It was a great honor to be nominated for an award names after Mario Savio who spent his life advocating freedom of speech.
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Posted by State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan
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