http://disqus.com/by/lesliefagin/enWed, 21 Oct 2009 00:43:45 -0000http://gaforensics.com/2009/10/i-want-to-bring-ies-back-to-georgia-tournaments/#comment-20679098<p>Brandon,</p><p>I had a new student today who was registered for LD and decided to try OO. I was hesitant at first, but I let him. I think he will do well. Thanks for your post about the lack of IE education here in Georgia. I know very little, but I realize that I have to expand my knowledge for the betterment of my students. </p>lesliefaginWed, 21 Oct 2009 00:43:45 -0000http://gaforensics.com/2009/10/i-want-to-bring-ies-back-to-georgia-tournaments/#comment-20279135<p>I have one student who competes in IE's. He competed last year and this year as well. When new students come to the team, I do not really give them a choice. They can do policy or LD. IE's are not an option for my new students. The reason is simple - money. My school has very little money, and we cannot afford to hire judges for too many events. At two tournaments, we have had to pay for policy and/or LD judges. We simply cannot afford to pay for any more judges, and we are unable to recruit more adults to travel with the team. As a result, my lone IE student will not have any teammates unless we get some money. I see the value in IE's, we just can't afford it. </p>lesliefaginSat, 17 Oct 2009 17:43:43 -0000