By Lance Hammonds

Once again, DeKalb County finds itself in crisis — not because of our students or teachers, but because of failed leadership at the top. Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton has been placed on administrative leave following a federal indictment in Illinois on 17 counts, including fraud, theft, and tax evasion from his previous school district.

While the charges stem from another state, the responsibility for this instability rests squarely on the shoulders of our elected Board of Education. They were aware of concerns surrounding Dr. Horton’s prior employment but moved forward with his hiring in a 6-1 vote.

This is a painful moment for our community — and an even more devastating one for our students. Only two years ago, the Board terminated then-Superintendent Cheryl Watso

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