Search "#ClassSizeChaos" on Twitter and you will find the beginnings of a grassroots movement to get the North Carolina General Assembly to take action on the class size mandate that it is currently using to hold public school systems hostage because it is an unfunded directive designed to force LEA's to make cuts to certain … Continue reading Hamlet Tweets With The Hashtag #ClassSizeChaos
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Why We Need the North Carolina Association of Educators
Do any of you remember this billboard sprinkled around the state a few years ago? It was one of the many times the NC General Assembly has tried to weaken NCAE. In this instance the Civitas Institute tried to lure teachers to "buy" back their membership through a website. It showed NCAE members how to withdraw their … Continue reading Why We Need the North Carolina Association of Educators
The Irony of Mark Johnson’s Latest Hire (And What It Communicates)
There’s a task force in Raleigh trying to blindly reformulate how public schools are funded. There are more studies coming out suggesting that charter schools are increasing segregation amongst students. There is an unfunded class size mandate that the state senate refuses to deal with. There’s a court case in which the mostly GOP-appointed state … Continue reading The Irony of Mark Johnson’s Latest Hire (And What It Communicates)
Again, Why Do We Have Exams After The Winter Break? Change The Calendar!
I am just going to say it. Again. We need to start the school year earlier here in North Carolina. While it is nice to think of having a winter break to celebrate the holidays, the calendar system that North Carolina has adopted for traditional public schools is not helping our students AT ALL. I … Continue reading Again, Why Do We Have Exams After The Winter Break? Change The Calendar!
“Pro-Life” Means Taking Care Of Those Who Are Already Born
Since we are nearing the holiday season, I tend to think of this part of Dickens’s classic holiday novella. “At this festive season of the year, Mr. Scrooge,” said the gentleman, taking up a pen, “it is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the Poor and destitute, who suffer … Continue reading “Pro-Life” Means Taking Care Of Those Who Are Already Born
The Chronic Unexcused Absenteeism of Betsy DeVos
As a teacher, if I worked the kind of schedule that Betsy DeVos worked, then I would be “nonrenewed” which is effectively fired. Before anyone says, “Well, teachers have tenure!” please be reminded that tenure really means having due-process rights and blatant absenteeism is hard to defend if it is not for medical leave or … Continue reading The Chronic Unexcused Absenteeism of Betsy DeVos
Another Reason To Love Being a Titan
There are many reasons why Malcolm loves going to West Forsyth Girls Basketball games. He loves basketball. He loves being close to the action. He loves that the players know him. And the young ladies on that team interact with him and make him a part of their "family." Before games some of them come … Continue reading Another Reason To Love Being a Titan
The Malleable, Nebulous, and Secretive Algorithm of EVAAS
Recently this blog released a post concerning SAS and its value-added measurement software called EVAAS detailing its rather "undetailed" functionality at least as it deals with North Carolina (https://caffeinatedrage.com/2017/11/26/why-teachers-should-be-wary-of-evaas-and-sas/). Be reminded the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction describes EVAAS as: EVAAS examines the impact of teachers, schools, and districts on the learning of their … Continue reading The Malleable, Nebulous, and Secretive Algorithm of EVAAS
Save Our Public Schools NC – Holiday Card Bonanza
Wanted to make you aware of this. Good people doing good things for great kids. Please consider helping. From the "Details." Our North Carolina elected officials have persistently failed to prioritize public schools across our State. Strong public schools lead to increased home values, economic growth and stable communities. [Read below for a quick history … Continue reading Save Our Public Schools NC – Holiday Card Bonanza
Gomer Pyle Makes a Citizen’s Arrest For Art Classes in NC
Did you ever see the Andy Griffith Show episode where Gomer makes a citizen’s arrest on Barney for making a U-turn on the main street? Take a look. https://youtu.be/G-VJNJhPCNo Baseball cap on sideways. Oily rag in back pocket. Impeccable logic. Steadfast loyalty to rules. Gomer Pyle was always more than he seemed. So was the … Continue reading Gomer Pyle Makes a Citizen’s Arrest For Art Classes in NC
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