Today Red4EdNC issues its Declaration in Defense of North Carolina’s Public Schoolchildren. This is our first step toward the formation of a Teacher Congress which will be comprised of educators from all across the state and will work towards education policy reforms that benefit students in North Carolina. North Carolina educators who would like to make history … Continue reading Red4EdNC Issues Declaration in Defense of North Carolina’s Public Schoolchildren
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Actually, Teachers Have 1st Amendment Rights As Well
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedophold of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." - First Amendment In that one amendment is: Separation of … Continue reading Actually, Teachers Have 1st Amendment Rights As Well
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Being a “Thug” in a Building “With Too Many Doors” Defending Students From Kids “Drugged” With “Ritalin” Indoctrinated by “Communist Democrats” – Or, Being a North Carolina Teacher
Oliver North is the incoming president of the NRA. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is an NRA member and the second-in-command in the state of Texas. Larry Pittman is a "man of God" and also a member of NRA. He also happens to be a representative in the North Carolina General Assembly as is Rep. Mark … Continue reading Being a “Thug” in a Building “With Too Many Doors” Defending Students From Kids “Drugged” With “Ritalin” Indoctrinated by “Communist Democrats” – Or, Being a North Carolina Teacher
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Don’t Believe the Hype About NCTEACHERRAISE.COM – It Was BS Back Then and Even More So Now
"We need people to judge us on what we've done." - Dallas Woodhouse, NC GOP Executive Director on May 15th, 2018 (http://www.heraldsun.com/news/local/article211176454.html). Alright, that's exactly what I will do. In that same report by Greg Childress of The Herald-Sun, Woodhouse talked about his party rolling out an new "application" in May 16th "that will allow … Continue reading Don’t Believe the Hype About NCTEACHERRAISE.COM – It Was BS Back Then and Even More So Now
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Reason #4 To March For Students & Rally for Respect On May 16th – The Need For More Per Pupil Expenditure (Fully Funding Schools)
The argument that the GOP-led General Assembly has made repeatedly is that they are spending more on public education now than ever before. And they are correct. We do spend more total money now than before the recession hit. But that is a simplified and spun claim because North Carolina has had a tremendous population … Continue reading Reason #4 To March For Students & Rally for Respect On May 16th – The Need For More Per Pupil Expenditure (Fully Funding Schools)
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Reason #3 To March For Students & Rally for Respect On May 16th – Removal of Graduate Degree Pay Increases
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 Reason #3 To March For Students & Rally for Respect On May 16th – Removal of Graduate Degree Pay Increases
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Reason #2 To March For Students & Rally for Respect On May 16th – Removal of Due-Process Rights and Career Status for Teachers
If due-process rights are not restored for new teachers, then the idea of having a rally or a march to advocate for students and schools ten to fifteen years from now would likely never happen. They are that important! Their removal was a beginning step in a patient, scripted, and ALEC-allying plan that systematically tries … Continue reading Reason #2 To March For Students & Rally for Respect On May 16th – Removal of Due-Process Rights and Career Status for Teachers
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More Proof That the Incestuous School District (ISD) of NC is a Pay-to-Play Scheme
Read this only if you want need further evidence that the Innovative School District here in North Carolina is a pay-to-play ploy by privatizers in North Carolina. "An ex-North Carolina lawmaker received financial benefits for his work with a nonprofit that stands to win a state contract with the public school takeover program he helped … Continue reading More Proof That the Incestuous School District (ISD) of NC is a Pay-to-Play Scheme
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North Carolina Teacher Pay is Still 39th And Why The Cost Of Living Adjustment Argument is Erroneous
John Hood of the John Locke Foundation tweeted the following yesterday in response to the NEA's recent report on teacher pay that had North Carolina still well below the national average. Interestingly, he tagged it to #nced and referred all readers to a recent post by his colleague Dr. Terry Stoops, the Vice President for … Continue reading North Carolina Teacher Pay is Still 39th And Why The Cost Of Living Adjustment Argument is Erroneous
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Happy Birthday to Coach Murphy – The Titan of Titans
A "Happy Birthday" to a multi-sport coach, a man of many hats, a well of positivity, an icon of a school, the most dependable staff member, and a man who defines others by the smiles they give. A "Happy Birthday" to a man who always treats you like it was your birthday - every day. … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Coach Murphy – The Titan of Titans
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