Dear. Mrs. Berg and BESTNC, Today I read your reactionary response on EdNC.org concerning BESTNC’s explanation of the new principal pay plan that has received some much well-deserved criticism. It was nice to finally see BEST NC take responsibility for this absolutely detrimental policy. Without taking the time to mince words, I want to thank … Continue reading Open Letter to BEST NC About Their Principal Pay Plan (and Their Shallow Response to the Push-back).
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Why BEST NC is Not “Best” for NC
A recent WRAL / Capitol Broadcasting Company opinion piece that appeared on Sept. 19th on WRAL.com attested that the inflated rhetoric surrounding the North Carolina General Assembly’s so-called support of public education was nothing more than partisan hot air. “Editorial: N.C. school budget's defects emerge as students settle in” highlights two specifically glaring shortcomings to … Continue reading Why BEST NC is Not “Best” for NC
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About That New Horrible Principal Pay Plan? Ask BEST NC. They Seem to Love It.
This past February, Michelle Rhee came to North Carolina for a “closed-door” meeting (February 7th)) with lawmakers in a visit that did not sit well with public school advocates. In fact, this meeting was brokered by an educational lobbying body of business leaders called BEST NC. This meeting with Rhee was passed off as a … Continue reading About That New Horrible Principal Pay Plan? Ask BEST NC. They Seem to Love It.
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Dear Sen. Barefoot, How Are You Going to Respond? Concerning Class Sizes in Wake County and All NC Elementary Schools.
Dear Sen. Barefoot, Earlier this calendar year you were quoted as saying, “For years, the General Assembly has been sending tens of millions of dollars to districts for new classroom teachers for the purpose of lowering classroom sizes,” he said. “The question we keep asking over and over again is, ‘What did they do with … Continue reading Dear Sen. Barefoot, How Are You Going to Respond? Concerning Class Sizes in Wake County and All NC Elementary Schools.
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School’s Still in Session – Items of the Week For Sept. 10th – 16th
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In Actuality State Supt. Johnson, You Are the “Status Quo” – Concerning Today’s Court Decision
Mark Johnson claims that he wants to change the “status quo.” But in reality he wants to protect the “status quo.” In fact, he is the “status quo.” The term “status quo” has become something of a nebulous term for public education and has evolved into a powerful logical fallacy used by reformers. Consider the … Continue reading In Actuality State Supt. Johnson, You Are the “Status Quo” – Concerning Today’s Court Decision
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Principals Need More Respect Than This
If you want to look at the reason why a school performs well, then look to the relationships that surround the people: student, teachers, parents, community, staff, and what might be one of the most underappreciated roles in public education – the principal. The responsibility of a principal is hard to even describe, much less … Continue reading Principals Need More Respect Than This
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Collaboration. Not Competition. That’s What We Need For Public Schools.
“Collaborate” :intransitive verb. Noun form is “collaboration” - 1:to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor Simply put, collaboration as described in that first definition from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary website is the best resource/tool that a school can have and that leaders can encourage. What makes schools work best are the … Continue reading Collaboration. Not Competition. That’s What We Need For Public Schools.
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“Emptiness” – Concerning the State Superintendent’s Words on School Performance Grades
It is usually a good feeling that accompanies a “congratulatory” note from someone in a position of authority who recognizes hard work and accomplishment, especially in a field that constantly measures performance in such an arbitrary fashion. School performance grades were released by DPI this week and quick to point out any “successes” that could … Continue reading “Emptiness” – Concerning the State Superintendent’s Words on School Performance Grades
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Remembering Rodney Ellis – He Would Tell Us to Keep Fighting For Public Schools
I believe Rodney Ellis would be proud of us. While it has almost been a year to the day that we lost this leader, father, and tireless public school advocate, there is still his unmistakable presence among us here in North Carolina. Think of all that has occurred in this last year with the continued … Continue reading Remembering Rodney Ellis – He Would Tell Us to Keep Fighting For Public Schools
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