Lost in the sadistic irony of Phil Berger, Dan Forest, and Catherine Truitt's “argument” to fully open schools this fall amidst the COVID-19 pandemic is that there has been talk of placing a bond referendum on the ballot in 2020 for school construction. In fact, it really has been Tim Moore who has given more … Continue reading Dear Local School Boards, How Are Your Schools’ Ventilation Systems?

Union County has a school board meeting today. AN OPEN SESSION. Notice the time the meeting was called for: 10:30. That should be about 2nd period in my school. For some elementary or middle schoolers in a crowded school, that could be nearing first lunch. Certainly teachers would be working.at that time. It is a … Continue reading Nothing Screams “Don’t Want Teacher Input” More Than A BOE Meeting During The School Day

Teachers in North Carolina are among the only state employees who do not receive longevity pay. And bills to reinstate it have been introduced and crushed in committee - by the same people who took longevity pay away in the first place. Classified public school employees are among some of the only state employees to … Continue reading Name The Only State “Agency” To Not Get Longevity Pay, Graduate Degree Pay, Or A $15/Hour Minimum Wage

No Senate budget in the state of North Carolina has been released in the past without Phil Berger’s approval. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest shares many of Phil Berger's beliefs on what should happen with public education. And Catherine Truitt stood on a stage with both last week in agreement with their outlook on public education. … Continue reading Mrs. Truitt, If You Are Going To Run For State Superintendent And “Tout” Your Record In Public Education, Then You Need To Answer For These.

It's called the "teacher pay penalty" in the Economic Policy Institute's recent edition of its report on teacher pay in comparison to other college graduates. While the national average almost hits 20%, here in North Carolina it is greater, so much that it puts NC 44th in the nation out of 51. And, yes it … Continue reading So, How Underpaid Are Teachers In NC?

The year 2020 is all but guaranteed to reside in the mind and memories of the public school educators well after their careers in teaching are over. At least parts of two school years will involve a virtual component or highly stressful in-person situation within a pandemic that is not anywhere under control and an … Continue reading “Hero” To “Coward” In Six Months? Nope. I Am Neither.

Mrs. Truitt, You are not an elected official. As of now you work in the private sector and are running for the office of State Superintendent. But you were a central participant in a press conference with both the Senate Leader and the Lt. Gov. concerning opening all of the schools fully in this state. … Continue reading Open Letter To Catherine Truitt. Do You Agree With What Was Said At That Press Conference?

Today, it was further proved that electing Catherine Truitt as the NC State Superintendent would be handing the power over our state's public school system to Phil Berger. Just like what happened with Mark Johnson. It was also shown today that Lt. Gov. Dan Forest is pulling any stunt possible to make himself the state … Continue reading All This Was Just A Political Stunt To Fully Open Schools: A Berger, Forest, & Truitt Production

Malcolm turns 13 today. Yes. He's now a teenager. So a “Happy Birthday” to a kid who: teaches everyone how to live in the present,honestly tells you how he feels,reminds me that special needs actually applies to everyone,changes clothes three times a day because, well, because,perfected the art of the smile,calls me by my first … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Malcolm – Another Year of Awesome

On September 26th, the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem will be hosting its annual Buddy Walk. This year it is virtual. Walk where you can. Still helps people! For those who are not familiar with the Buddy Walk, here is the blurb from the DSAGWS.org website: The Buddy Walk® was created by the National Down Syndrome … Continue reading Malcolm’s Minions – A Chance to be Ultra-Cool And Help Some People