Here in Indiana, the Republicans, trying to usurp the Democratic process, are now trying to make Glenda Ritz’ position an appointed one. This after she won hands down. Matthew Tully is NOT for public education. And for some odd reason, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce has now supported the move to an appointed Superintendent. That should speak volumes as to what this is about. The Chamber of Commerce might as well be called the “screw you, I’ve got mine” Chamber.
Matthew Tully of the Indianapolis Star calls on Republicans to stop their war against state Superintendent Glenda Ritz. Ritz was elected in 2012, handiy beating incumbent Tony Bennett despite his 10-1 spending advantage. Since her election, the Republican Governor Mike Pence and Legislature and state board have done everything possible to undercut Ritz. Pence even created a rival education agency to bypass Ritz and the state education department.
Now the Governor and Legislature want to abolish her office, nullify the election, and turn the position into a gubernatorial appointment.
Matthew Tully says this is ill-advised. He favors an appointed office but thinks it would be wrong to do it in the current climate. She was elected fair and square. She got more votes than Governor Pence.
“Such a move would infuriate educators and others across the state and worsen what has been a toxic period in state education policy. It…
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