On Wednesday, November 13th, the NCGA has the opportunity to make a choice. Will they provide adequate funding for public education? Or will they continue to starve our schools while providing tax cuts for wealthy corporations? North Carolina’s educators and families are ready for action. We’re emboldened by the unity of educators and communities in … Continue reading SIGN THE PETITION! Take Action To Demand That The NCGA Passes A Budget That Will Meet The Needs Of Our Students, Schools And Communities.

No Senate budget in the state of North Carolina gets released without Phil Berger’s approval. And the one he has been trying to  pass does nothing to help relieve what has been ailing public education in NC. If the NC Senate’s budget has its way: Schools will still be judged by the 80/20 formula where … Continue reading How Can Phil Berger Be “Pro-Teacher” When He Does Not Even Support Public Schools?

It's hard to take Sen. Phil Berger's gesture to raise teacher salaries and add on a bonus this past week as anything but sincere. For someone who has been touting how he is so "pro-teacher," he seems to want you to forget how much he has really taken away from teachers. Simply put, Sen. Berger … Continue reading The Absolute Fake Sincerity Of Phil Berger Concerning Teacher Raises – Remember What He Took Away

Over 50% of the state budget for NC is spent on public education. Currently it stands around 56-57%. And yes that is above the national average. And there is a reason for that. Catherine Truitt, current chancellor of Western Governor's University in NC, is considering her own run for state superintendent in 2020. As the … Continue reading No One Who Champions Betsy DeVos Should Be Governor of NC

Again Mark Johnson says he is running for office in 2020. He just won't tell you which one. But in any case, he will continue to lie to himself and to the people of North Carolina about how he is so "pro-teacher." He has until December 20th to file for candidacy.  

Yesterday, DPI released a list of 69 schools in the state that would qualify for inclusion in the Innovation School District. The "School Performance Scores" for each of these "chosen" schools ranges from 25 to 40. Actually only one school is below 30. 25 - 1 school 30 - 2 schools 31 - 4 schools … Continue reading 69 Schools “Qualify” To Be Taken Over By The Innovative School District – Not A Single One Is A Charter School

Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest released his plan for expanded school choice as part of his platform in running for governor. Actually, Forest has been running for governor for years as most of his actions as the state's "second in command" has been focused on campaigning against the current governor, Roy Cooper. While Forest's complete … Continue reading Dan Forest’s Education Platform: Puritanically Privatizing NC’s Public School System With Vouchers

The following is from StrongerNC: The North Carolina Constitution addresses a right to education in two places:   Article I, Section 15 says: “The people have a right to the privilege of education, and it is the duty of the State to guard and maintain that right.”   Article IX: Education, has ten Sections. Of note is … Continue reading Lawmakers Who Fully Fund Themselves But Not The Public Education System

You want to know why the North Carolina General Assembly is so dysfunctional? Just look at the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95VfG1ZuNV4 And the older man who speaks in response is Sen. Jerry Tillman. Many public education advocates know Tillman. But for those who do not: Sen. Jerry Tillman is a former teacher, coach, and administrator in … Continue reading When Those Who Shun Democracy Also Legislate Our Public Schools – The Video All North Carolinians Should See

From CNN: "Democrats cemented a new reality in Virginia on Tuesday: For decades a Republican stronghold, and then a swing state, the commonwealth is now controlled by Democrats. The party won majorities in Virginia's House and Senate, gaining full control of the state government for the first time in two decades." From WTOP.com in Virginia: … Continue reading What Happened In Virginia