This is a disturbing headline to an even more disturbing action. It's from the New York Times. It reads. " With the Trump administration’s decision to end the 2020 census count four weeks early, the Census Bureau now has to accomplish what officials have said it cannot do: accurately count the nation’s hardest-to-reach residents — … Continue reading Another Action That Could Devastate Public Schools

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos tweeted the following today. This is coming from a woman whose boss has a son in a private school that chose to start the year remotely. This is a woman who should know that many charter and orivate schools chose to shut their buildings down to begin the year. And … Continue reading Betsy DeVos Shows Her Ignorance – Again

How public schools open this next school year are questions that still need some answers. What we do know is that there are over 1 million students who will not be starting school in person but remotely. From what we already know from history is that even with a surplus in the budget, Phil Berger … Continue reading Dear NCGA, Go Ahead And Waive Standardized State Tests And School Performance Grades For Next Year

As the 2020 elections approach and partisan electioneering is ramping up to the highest levels, there is one particular item that hopefully voters will not forget when deciding to cast a ballot in November, especially if public education continues to be a focal point for making a decision. On Aug. 1st, 2018 the News and Observer ran … Continue reading Dear NCGA, Where is the $730 Million You Owe North Carolina School Districts? Remember, There’s A Pandemic Going On.

If you are familiar with ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council), then this might be of interest to you. As a refresher from SourceWatch: The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) describes itself as the largest “membership association of state legislators,” but over 98% of its revenue comes from sources other than legislative dues, primarily from corporations and corporate … Continue reading Something Else To Consider In The NC State Superintendent’s Race – Public Vs. Privatization

“You expect at least eight weeks paid vacation per year because that is what the taxpayers of North Carolina gave you back when you were a poorly compensated teacher.” – Sen, David Curtis in May of 2014 in response to a teacher letter. “I suspect that most people, if told they could work 10 months a year … Continue reading For Those Who Say That Teachers Have A Two-Month Vacation

Here's a cautionary tale for the opening of school buildings this fall: This report from WSBTV.com was just released. WSB is the major ABC affiliate in Gerogia out of Atlanta. I grew up with it set on my television. That camp is in Rabun County in the mountains of Georgia. In fact, it is in … Continue reading A Cautionary Tale Of Elementary Aged Children And COVID-19

“Did You Know? During 2017, the state spent $3.3 billion on medical and pharmacy benefits. At the same time, costs have increased 5 to 10 percent while funding for the Plan only saw a 4 percent increase. In addition, the state has a $34 billion unfunded liability for retiree health care. This liability is a … Continue reading Remembering That Letter From the State Treasurer to Teachers About Insurance Costs? So, Would He Send It Now?

The Network for Public Education released a state-by-state list of charter schools that received Paycheck Protection Program loans. This is the list of NC schools. Almost 50 of the 184 charter schools in North Carolina received loans. From the July 19th edition of the Asheville Citizen Times: Charter schools occupy a blurry space between public … Continue reading Public Schools Or Non-Profits? These NC Charter Schools Received PPP Funding

An “Opportunity Grant” in North Carolina is worth up to $4200 a year to cover (or help cover) tuition at a non-public participating school. According to the Private School Review, there are 34 private schools in North Carolina for which an Opportunity Grant could cover the entire tuition ($4200 or less). The average cost of … Continue reading North Carolina’s Voucher System: The Least Transparent Financing Of Religious Schools With Taxpayer Money In The Nation