"School staff remain upset by the district’s failure to be transparent about its budgeting and decision-making, its lack of action on years of experience and staff salary," the DAE said in a press release. "And not being inclusive of educators’ voices. Until respect is given, trust cannot be rebuilt."

"Thou" is in Raleigh. It's pretty hypocritical when the person who says this: will not even raise a hand or lend a voice to fight for this:

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

It’s “School Choice Week.” And while there have been a plethora of op-eds, perspectives, and statements made by pro-choice advocates 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 and our … Continue reading It’s “School Choice Week” & I Choose…

With all of the talk about the misnamed “Parents’ Bill of Rights” legislation that was rushed through the NC General Assembly last year, it should be obvious that the aim of those in Raleigh is to weaken public education even further. That version of the bill literally said “to enumerate the rights of parents to … Continue reading Actually, We Need A Teachers’ Bill Of Rights

This past week charges against a high school teacher for sexual misconduct were dropped because there was simply no case against him. That supposed misconduct happened almost five years ago. It seems the word of a student holding the fate of a man and his family (even a school and in some regards a whole … Continue reading Almost Five Years To Clear An Innocent Teacher’s Name: Why We Need More Protections For Teachers

When State Attorney General Josh Stein announced last year that he is running for governor in after Roy Cooper’s term expires, it started to frame a clearer picture of what that race will look like if current political ambitions play out. State Attorney General Josh Stein against Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. And if you are … Continue reading Stein Vs. Robinson For NC Governor- It’s Clear Who Would Serve Public Schools Better

The US Department of Justice released its report on the response to a shooter at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX in 2022. On page 19: 77 minutes. 77 minutes. 77 minutes. That's more time than three complete and separate lunch periods in my school. That's more time than many students take to complete a test … Continue reading 77 Minutes. One Hour & 17 Minutes.

Sit at a bus stop with some students early in the morning waiting for a bus that is part of an already stretched route schedule that is underemployed all the while still waiting for the sun to even appear on the horizon. At really cold temps. When public school advocates talk about not having enough … Continue reading Yes, It Can Be Too Cold For School To Start On Regular Time

From the Stanford University Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute: "It seems to me that education has a two-fold function to perform in the life of man and in society: the one is utility and the other is culture. Education must enable a man to become more efficient, to achieve with increasing facility … Continue reading Concerning Mark Robinson On The 100th Anniversary Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday