Dear Sen. Newton, I read with great disappointment reports of your anti-gay sentiments at a pro-HB2 rally in Raleigh on April 26th. According to an Associated Press release in the Winston-Salem Journal you were quoted as inciting a crowd with the following words: "Tell your friends and family who had to work today what this … Continue reading Open Letter to Sen. Buck Newton – Damn Straight!
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Hyperbole, North Carolina – On the Corner of Exaggeration Avenue and Understatement Boulevard
The North Carolina General Assembly began the 2016 short session today and there were many North Carolinians who were in our capitol to meet them. No doubt much of the rhetoric coming from those in power will be full of double-speak, subtle or severe spin, and void of straight-forward talk about real issues at hand … Continue reading Hyperbole, North Carolina – On the Corner of Exaggeration Avenue and Understatement Boulevard
NCGA Should Reinstall Pay Bumps For Teachers, Dammit
The GOP-led NC legislature’s 2013 decision to end graduate degree pay bumps for new teachers entering the teaching profession was not only misguided, but another wave in the assault on public education here in the Old North State. I confess there exist numerous studies that have shown that advanced degrees do not correlate with higher … Continue reading NCGA Should Reinstall Pay Bumps For Teachers, Dammit
Week in Review for April 18-24 – Legivangilists, Kissing Butt, Summer Reads, and Meet The Press
It's been a productive week as far as writing. In case you did not get a chance to read or were ignoring my posts, or you were under a heavy rock for the wee, here are some links. https://caffeinatedrage.com/2016/04/23/kicking-and-kissing-butt-taking-names-and-saving-face/ https://caffeinatedrage.com/2016/04/21/mccrorys-visit-with-chuck-todd-the-art-of-the-non-answer-and-meeting-the-reality/ https://caffeinatedrage.com/2016/04/20/literature-assignment-for-the-general-assembly-you-cant-use-sparknotes-to-learn-about-others/ https://caffeinatedrage.com/2016/04/18/legivangelists-and-others-who-praise-the-lard/ I also had a piece posted on EdNC.org. Check it out and go … Continue reading Week in Review for April 18-24 – Legivangilists, Kissing Butt, Summer Reads, and Meet The Press
Kicking or Kissing Butt, Taking Names, and Saving Face
Yes. This teacher wants a raise. I think that we deserve more compensation for the job that we as public school teachers do, especially in light that we rank very low in teacher pay compared to the surrounding states (or even the nation). Ever since the great recession hit and our pay scale was frozen … Continue reading Kicking or Kissing Butt, Taking Names, and Saving Face
McCrory’s Visit With Chuck Todd – The Art of the “Non-Answer” and Meeting the Reality
Gov. Pat McCrory finally tried to answer some questions on the HB2 bill on Sunday with Chuck Todd on NBC. Ironic that a man who has evaded all questions from the press concerning the HB2 bill actually went on a national show called Meet The Press. However, when asked the very questions that many … Continue reading McCrory’s Visit With Chuck Todd – The Art of the “Non-Answer” and Meeting the Reality
Literature Assignment for the General Assembly – You Can’t Use Sparknotes to Learn About Others
In a day and age where STEM-linked educational initiatives are heavily marketed in the educational and political arenas, it is sometimes hard for this English teacher to not want to reiterate that a study of literature is just as vital. Furthermore, looking and reflecting on great works of literature is a genuine way to study … Continue reading Literature Assignment for the General Assembly – You Can’t Use Sparknotes to Learn About Others
Legivangelists and Others who Praise the Lard
Having grown up in a small town in the deep South during the 1970’s and 80’s, it was not uncommon to view televangelists on weekends, especially when only four or five channels were available to watch. Claims made by these people were seemingly noble and altruistic, but they always asked for money to do God’s … Continue reading Legivangelists and Others who Praise the Lard
UnLOCKEing the John Locke Foundation – Teachers and Advanced Degrees
The GOP-led NC legislature’s 2013 decision to end graduate degree pay bumps for new teachers entering the teaching profession was not only misguided, but another wave in the assault on public education here in the Old North State. I confess there exist numerous studies that have shown that advanced degrees do not correlate with higher … Continue reading UnLOCKEing the John Locke Foundation – Teachers and Advanced Degrees
My Bruce Springsteen Mixtape for Pat McCrory
Remember the 1980’s when you used to make mix tapes for people? They were the soundtracks for different facets of life. You put them in your cassette player and immersed yourself down a path of memories and emotions where only certain songs could lead you. When I found out that Bruce Springsteen was cancelling a … Continue reading My Bruce Springsteen Mixtape for Pat McCrory
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