If you are in any way, shape, or form someone who advocates for public education here in the state of North Carolina, you might very have a debt of gratitude to Josh Stein. For someone who has presented himself as a tireless leader for North Carolina, I am even more amazed at what he has … Continue reading Grace Under Fire – A Thank You to NC Attorney General Josh Stein
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Happy Holidays From This Teacher
A sincere "thank you" to all who read this blog. And here is a gift for you - Peace to you all, Stu
When a Teacher Grows a Mustache For The School He Loves
If you are a teacher and a group of students asks you to help out with a project or a performance in one of their electives, then do it. Even if it is a dance concert that calls for ten seconds of an adult dressed as a coach for a number that mimics a baseball … Continue reading When a Teacher Grows a Mustache For The School He Loves
Double Overtime on the Road – Ain’t Over Until You Stop Playing
If you are Malcolm, every team at West Forsyth is your favorite, but there has always been a most special place in his heart for the Titan Girls Basketball team. Maybe it's the pregame fist-bumps with players the last couple of years or that he always sits behind the bench during games. (In actuality, that happens … Continue reading Double Overtime on the Road – Ain’t Over Until You Stop Playing
The Love Never Stops – Items of the Week For December 2 – December 9
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An Application for “The Traditional Public School” Charter School
In an educational climate (here in North Carolina and elsewhere) that seems to be changing as quickly as the Earth’s temperature, it might be time to suggest helping traditional schools gain some more resources and support from the North Carolina General Assembly. In the past four years, North Carolina has successfully taken a public education … Continue reading An Application for “The Traditional Public School” Charter School
NC State Board of Education Vs. Mark Johnson and the Fight to Keep Public Schools “Public”
The North Carolina State Supreme Court has agreed to hear the lawsuit that the State Board of Education has against State Superintendent Mark Johnson. Rather it is a lawsuit that the state board has against the certain GOP stalwarts within the NC General Assembly who view Johnson as the perfect puppet to help push through … Continue reading NC State Board of Education Vs. Mark Johnson and the Fight to Keep Public Schools “Public”
When .gov Allows .edu To Be Governed By .com – North Carolina’s Allegiance to EVAAS
At the beginning of each school year, I am required to fully disclose my syllabus to all perspective students and parents. On the first day of class, I give each student a set of rubrics that I use to gauge written work throughout the year. Any student can ask how any assessment was graded and … Continue reading When .gov Allows .edu To Be Governed By .com – North Carolina’s Allegiance to EVAAS
Open Letter to Fellow NC Public School Teachers – What We Do Still Cannot Really Be Measured
Dear Public school teachers, You can’t really be measured. In fact, those who are measuring you do not have instruments complex enough to really gauge your effectiveness - including EVAAS. If you are a public school teacher in North Carolina, you are always under a bit of a microscope when it comes to accountability. Everybody … Continue reading Open Letter to Fellow NC Public School Teachers – What We Do Still Cannot Really Be Measured
The New North Carolina State Report Cards And What They Really Show
“The transformation of our public education system will open true pathways out of poverty.” – Mark Johnson, September 7th, 2016 from an op-ed entitled “Our American Dream” (https://www.ednc.org/2016/09/07/our-american-dream/). This week State Superintendent of Public Schools Mark Johnson presented a new school report card interface and “updated features” so that the public can view school … Continue reading The New North Carolina State Report Cards And What They Really Show
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