It's "School Choice Week." And while there have been a plethora of op-eds, perspectives, and statements made by pro-choice advocates this week that claim to also champion traditional public schools as a "choice," what really is happening is that a narrative continues to be put forth that puts down public schools as failing our students … Continue reading It’s “School Choice Week.” I Choose…

Remember this from February of 2018? Sen. Phil Berger’s words in reference to the teacher merit bonuses based on 2017 scores reflected a growing willful ignorance that is still being bred in secret chambers in Raleigh amongst GOP stalwarts. In fact, his statement was so preposterous and outlandish that the only thing keeping this teacher … Continue reading 10 Reasons Why Bonus Pay Has Not And Will Not Ever Work In NC Public Education

From WFMYnews2.com: The North Carolina General Assembly's long session adjourned in the fall, with state lawmakers unable to pass a new state budget.  And if you ask Senator Phil Berger, he doubts there will be compromise in 2020.  "It's entirely possible that it will be 2021 before we actually have another opportunity to adopt a … Continue reading The Best Thing That Could Happen To NC Public Education Is To Take Away Phil Berger’s Power (And Not Elect Dan Forest)

From the current Secretary of Education who has no degree in education, no teaching experience, never attended a public school or state supported university or sent her children to one, is totally anti-union, and believes that teachers are paid too much: "Nearly half of teaching colleges are preparing future educators with what amounts to junk … Continue reading So How Would Candidates For NC State Super Respond To Betsy DeVos’s Recent Claim About Teaching Colleges Using “Junk Science?”

And I will speak highly of him - not just because he was a man who played twenty years and excelled in scoring more points than any other LA Laker in history. It's much more than that. It's what he did to make himself a great basketball player and one of the most respected people … Continue reading I Will Definitely Talk About Kobe Bryant In Class Tomorrow

As a veteran public school teacher, I know that the most sacred part of education is the student–teacher relationship. There is a power in the exchange of knowledge and the nurturing of skill sets. It is kind of like using the Force to train new Jedi. Remember the Force? Here’s the actual definition from Obi-Wan … Continue reading “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” Use The FORCE, Join the Resistance Against Reform, And Vote in 2020.

From the same person who helped orchestrate some of the most egregiously gerrymandering based on racial voting trends, From the same person who championed a Voter ID law that mostly targets poor minorities to keep their vices from being heard in the democratic process, From the same person who has blocked Medicaid expansion from so … Continue reading From The Same Person Who Claims That He Has Done More For Public Education In NC Than Anyone,

When budgets are "made" by lawmakers in North Carolina, there are usually multiple requests for monies attached to “reforms” or investments in resources. Some deal with mentoring and helping younger teachers become more acclimated to the education profession. Some deal with “advanced roles” for teachers. Some deal with curricula that focus on specific “21st century” … Continue reading One Resource All Teachers Need But is Never “Funded” For : TIME

Today the North Carolina School Board Association held a "Superintendent Candidate Forum" for the two people running to be the republican party nominee for NC State Superintendent. Rep. Craig Horn and Catherine Truitt, Chancellor of WGU-NC,  answered many straightforward questions about funding, teacher-prep programs, school performance grades, and Read to Achieve among other things. Liz … Continue reading 2016 Vs. 2020 – Measuring Catherine Truitt’s Words As a Candidate For State Super Against Being McCrory’s Education Advisor

Nothing like having your own spokesperson who can deliver your "spun" take on a situation in such a way that it shields you from actually having to answer real questions and confront true criticism. I would expect nothing "moore" from a man who hides behind constructed machinations the likes of which are not seen in … Continue reading Rep. Tim Moore Is REALLY Scared Of Public School Teachers