Public education has had BILLIONS thrown at it from Dems to GOP presidents. Charter Schools will allow there to be more schools which will increase competition. Right now you are handicapped by geographic location. If you live in a shitty school system, you can either A) Go to private =$$$$$$ B) MOVE. Charter schools will now allow competition for state money, which increases the chance your kid gets a good education.
and they operate outside the normal teachers unions (GA doesnt allow unions so doesnt really apply to us).
I urge you to watch Waiting for Superman.