Rep. Justin Burr, a five-time incumbent to the North Carolina General Assembly who was recently defeated in his primary for another term, has filed a bill in the General Assembly to force local school boards to provide a list of all movies shown in any classroom in the district to the state superintendent’s office. A … Continue reading HB1079 : Rep. Burr’s Orwellian, Puritanical Bill to Censor Classrooms – One Teacher’s Proposed Video List
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Now, That Was Special: Concerning Rep. Speciale’s Comments About Respect for Teachers
“Respect is earned; it’s not demanded.” – Rep. Michael Speciale Well isn’t that special! Actually, it’s not that special coming from Speciale. This teacher would not have expected anything else to come from his lips concerning the teacher rally and march this past May 16th. If anything, it is rather consistent with what he has … Continue reading Now, That Was Special: Concerning Rep. Speciale’s Comments About Respect for Teachers
When a New York Nonprofit Says The Very Thing This Teacher Feels
By now many of you know about the provision put into the NC budget by Sen. Jeff Tarte to fund a DonorsChoose.org campaign to supply schools in Tarte's district with resources. Teachers like myself and others who buy supplies to give to students who may need them might have thought, "It would be nice if … Continue reading When a New York Nonprofit Says The Very Thing This Teacher Feels
Open Letter to Rep. Bill Brawley Concerning the Disastrous HB514
Dear Rep. Brawley, With the impending approval of Bill HB514 which allows for municipal charter schools in a budget process that is intentionally kept within committee and out of democratic debate, this voter has to ask you one question (actually many): Do you realize what you have championed? Really. Do you know what Pandora’s Box … Continue reading Open Letter to Rep. Bill Brawley Concerning the Disastrous HB514
This Part of the North Carolina General Assembly’s Budget Might Be the Most Destructive of All To Public Schools
From the Charlotte Observer, North Carolina’s proposed budget includes a provision that not only makes it easier for Mecklenburg County towns to create their own charter schools but allows cities across the state to use tax money for public schools (http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article212094514.html). Allowing for property taxes to be used for local school systems can lead to many different … Continue reading This Part of the North Carolina General Assembly’s Budget Might Be the Most Destructive of All To Public Schools
The Need For “Tarte” Reform in Mecklenburg County
"As with any relationship it starts with open and regular communication. It is about listening more than talking. Candidly we all need to learn how to check egos and power struggles at the door. These are major barriers. We do not always play nice in the sandbox together. Both sides need to understand and respect … Continue reading The Need For “Tarte” Reform in Mecklenburg County
What the North Carolina General Assembly’s Budget Does to Public Education – No Wonder They Went Nuclear
After thousands of teachers and education advocates marched on Raleigh on May 16th calling for better treatment of public schools, the GOP super-majority invoked what is akin to a “nuclear” option in passing its budget. Rather than allowing for debate on matters of money from elected representatives and the opportunity of amendments, Phil Berger and … Continue reading What the North Carolina General Assembly’s Budget Does to Public Education – No Wonder They Went Nuclear
Contrary to What the NCGA Has in Their Budget, Bonus Pay Does Not Work
Remember this from this past February? Sen. Phil Berger’s words in reference to the teacher merit bonuses based on 2017 scores reflect the growing willful ignorance that is being bred in secret chambers in Raleigh amongst GOP stalwarts. In fact, his statement is so preposterous and outlandish that the only thing keeping this teacher from … Continue reading Contrary to What the NCGA Has in Their Budget, Bonus Pay Does Not Work
How Can Berger and Moore Claim An “Average” Salary Over 50K? Actually, It’s Easy and Misleading
Remember this from the last election year in 2016? It made the claim that teacher salary had reached the magical 50K threshold. You cannot find that website now. OF course, you can't find Pat McCrory in the Governor's mansion now either. But it was there making the claim of 50K a year. Now, Berger and … Continue reading How Can Berger and Moore Claim An “Average” Salary Over 50K? Actually, It’s Easy and Misleading
Every Teacher and Public School Advocate Needs To View Jen Mangrum’s Video Concerning Appeal To Run Against Phil Berger
Berger’s tactics as the leader of the NC Senate have been nothing short of detrimental to public schools in North Carolina despite his silky rhetoric. In this election year, Berger does have a strong opponent running against him: Jen Mangrum. If you braved the cold temps in January and attended the Class Size Chaos Rally … Continue reading Every Teacher and Public School Advocate Needs To View Jen Mangrum’s Video Concerning Appeal To Run Against Phil Berger
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