By now many of you know about the provision put into the NC budget by Sen. Jeff Tarte to fund a DonorsChoose.org campaign to supply schools in Tarte's district with resources. Teachers like myself and others who buy supplies to give to students who may need them might have thought, "It would be nice if … Continue reading When a New York Nonprofit Says The Very Thing This Teacher Feels
Month: May 2018
Open Letter to Rep. Bill Brawley Concerning the Disastrous HB514
Dear Rep. Brawley, With the impending approval of Bill HB514 which allows for municipal charter schools in a budget process that is intentionally kept within committee and out of democratic debate, this voter has to ask you one question (actually many): Do you realize what you have championed? Really. Do you know what Pandora’s Box … Continue reading Open Letter to Rep. Bill Brawley Concerning the Disastrous HB514
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This Part of the North Carolina General Assembly’s Budget Might Be the Most Destructive of All To Public Schools
From the Charlotte Observer, North Carolina’s proposed budget includes a provision that not only makes it easier for Mecklenburg County towns to create their own charter schools but allows cities across the state to use tax money for public schools (http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article212094514.html). Allowing for property taxes to be used for local school systems can lead to many different … Continue reading This Part of the North Carolina General Assembly’s Budget Might Be the Most Destructive of All To Public Schools
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The Need For “Tarte” Reform in Mecklenburg County
"As with any relationship it starts with open and regular communication. It is about listening more than talking. Candidly we all need to learn how to check egos and power struggles at the door. These are major barriers. We do not always play nice in the sandbox together. Both sides need to understand and respect … Continue reading The Need For “Tarte” Reform in Mecklenburg County
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What the North Carolina General Assembly’s Budget Does to Public Education – No Wonder They Went Nuclear
After thousands of teachers and education advocates marched on Raleigh on May 16th calling for better treatment of public schools, the GOP super-majority invoked what is akin to a “nuclear” option in passing its budget. Rather than allowing for debate on matters of money from elected representatives and the opportunity of amendments, Phil Berger and … Continue reading What the North Carolina General Assembly’s Budget Does to Public Education – No Wonder They Went Nuclear
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Contrary to What the NCGA Has in Their Budget, Bonus Pay Does Not Work
Remember this from this past February? Sen. Phil Berger’s words in reference to the teacher merit bonuses based on 2017 scores reflect the growing willful ignorance that is being bred in secret chambers in Raleigh amongst GOP stalwarts. In fact, his statement is so preposterous and outlandish that the only thing keeping this teacher from … Continue reading Contrary to What the NCGA Has in Their Budget, Bonus Pay Does Not Work
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How Can Berger and Moore Claim An “Average” Salary Over 50K? Actually, It’s Easy and Misleading
Remember this from the last election year in 2016? It made the claim that teacher salary had reached the magical 50K threshold. You cannot find that website now. OF course, you can't find Pat McCrory in the Governor's mansion now either. But it was there making the claim of 50K a year. Now, Berger and … Continue reading How Can Berger and Moore Claim An “Average” Salary Over 50K? Actually, It’s Easy and Misleading
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Every Teacher and Public School Advocate Needs To View Jen Mangrum’s Video Concerning Appeal To Run Against Phil Berger
Berger’s tactics as the leader of the NC Senate have been nothing short of detrimental to public schools in North Carolina despite his silky rhetoric. In this election year, Berger does have a strong opponent running against him: Jen Mangrum. If you braved the cold temps in January and attended the Class Size Chaos Rally … Continue reading Every Teacher and Public School Advocate Needs To View Jen Mangrum’s Video Concerning Appeal To Run Against Phil Berger
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Concerning Sen. Joyce Krawiec’s Words on Teacher Raises – The “Average Bear” Fallacy and Lard
Remember this? Well, if the senator's recent Facebook Post concerning teacher pay raises was lard, then couldn't grease just one tiny part of that small skillet. It would have been nice if she clarified that with some more information like what happened to the longevity pay for veteran teachers or the increase in premiums for … Continue reading Concerning Sen. Joyce Krawiec’s Words on Teacher Raises – The “Average Bear” Fallacy and Lard
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Why Local School Board Elections Are So Important in 2018 for Every NC School System
Of all the primary political signs that were spread throughout the city where I reside, at least three of four deal with local school board elections. This is not an anomaly. I cannot remember a time in an election cycle in which the majority of roadside political signs of local and state office did not … Continue reading Why Local School Board Elections Are So Important in 2018 for Every NC School System
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