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
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Dear NCGA, Where is the $730 Million You Owe North Carolina School Districts? Remember, There’s A Pandemic Going On.
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.
Something Else To Consider In The NC State Superintendent’s Race – Public Vs. Privatization
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
For Those Who Say That Teachers Have A Two-Month Vacation
“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
A Cautionary Tale Of Elementary Aged Children And COVID-19
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
Remembering That Letter From the State Treasurer to Teachers About Insurance Costs? So, Would He Send It Now?
“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?
Public Schools Or Non-Profits? These NC Charter Schools Received PPP Funding
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
North Carolina’s Voucher System: The Least Transparent Financing Of Religious Schools With Taxpayer Money In The Nation
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
How Can Phil Berger Care About “Equity” When He Does Not Even Support Public Schools?
It's always nice when Phil Berger pretends to care about issues in North Carolina that truly affect the citizens. And when he gets his lackeys to communicate his devotion to "equity" and "gaps" it almost reaches comically tragic proportions. Below is a tweet from his "special counsel:" That's actually hilarious. Why? First, this conveys the … Continue reading How Can Phil Berger Care About “Equity” When He Does Not Even Support Public Schools?
A Dusting Of Snow, Road Conditions, Bad HVAC, But A Pandemic? Reasons Why School Buildings Have Closed.
Taught for well over 20 years. Went to schools for 13 years and college for almost 8. And there have been lots of reasons for school buildings to close. These have happened in schools where I have taught and attended: Less than one inch of snow. I grew up in rural Georgia. If it snows, … Continue reading A Dusting Of Snow, Road Conditions, Bad HVAC, But A Pandemic? Reasons Why School Buildings Have Closed.
