The above was a graphic proudly shown on the Sen. Phil Berger-enabled propaganda website www.ncteacherraise.com a couple of years ago. The link to that site no longer works. The domain is now available for purchase. There were a lot of “spun” numbers and claims on that website which were easily debunked with more context and clarity. … Continue reading Local Supplements For Teachers Mean More Than You May Think (& Raleigh Knows That)
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Who Do You Work For, Supt. Truitt? Students Or Privatizers?
Today an editorial appeared on WRAL.com that took State Superintendent Catherine Truitt to task about her commitment to the Leandro decision in the wake of a fast-tracked bill to bring more "science of reading" into elementary classrooms. All public school advocates in the state should read it. It begins, "In her first opportunity since becoming … Continue reading Who Do You Work For, Supt. Truitt? Students Or Privatizers?
Remember iStation? Looking At SB387 And Its Preordained Out-Of-State Vendor
Remember that Sen. Phil Berger is a reading expert. He gave us Read to Achieve. (Reading scores went down.) Remember that Phil Berger always listens to the recommendations of DPI and the State Board. (When they are in his pocket.) Remember that Phil Berger knows educational consulting companies well enough to not even entertain a … Continue reading Remember iStation? Looking At SB387 And Its Preordained Out-Of-State Vendor
The Excellent Public Schools Act of 2021 Is Nothing More Than Political Grandstanding
The Excellent Public Schools Act of 2021 was presented in a fanfare fashion this week by Sen. Phil Berger, Sen. Mike Lee, and Sen. Deanna Ballard. Presented as revamped version of Read to Achieve fused with "Hooked on Phonics." it really looks good on the surface. But it will never help schools considering the past … Continue reading The Excellent Public Schools Act of 2021 Is Nothing More Than Political Grandstanding
Betsy DeVos Wrote An Op-Ed. It’s Bad.
On March 24th, former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos penned an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune entitled "As schools reopen, it’s time to emerge better than where we started." She starts with the story of a bright young high school student's suicide. It is tragic under any circumstances. My heart broke reading about Kooper Davis, a … Continue reading Betsy DeVos Wrote An Op-Ed. It’s Bad.
When A North Carolina Lawmaker Says, “Well, We Are Spending More on Education Than Ever Before,” Then Tell Him This
Say in 2008, a school district had 1000 students in its school system and spent 10 million dollars in its budget to educate them. That’s a 10,000 per pupil expenditure. Now in 2021, that same district has 1500 students and the school system is spending 11.5 million to educate them. That district is spending more … Continue reading When A North Carolina Lawmaker Says, “Well, We Are Spending More on Education Than Ever Before,” Then Tell Him This
Comparing NC Teacher Salaries Now to 2008-2009 – What New Teachers Won’t Get If They Become Veteran Teachers
Below is the salary schedule for a teacher in North Carolina for the 2020-2021 school year. Any teacher new to the profession in the last seven years would never be on the second schedule because newer teachers are not allowed a pay bump for graduate degrees. Notice how the salaries also plateau after year 15. … Continue reading Comparing NC Teacher Salaries Now to 2008-2009 – What New Teachers Won’t Get If They Become Veteran Teachers
Dear Lt. Gov. Robinson, Where Is Your “Indoctrination” Site?
Last week with fanfare and a highly publicized press confernece, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson introduced his new task force: F.A.C.T.S. and a website to issue complaints of perceived indoctrination. As Will Doran reported on Twitter: Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson meeting with some fellow Republican politicians today to announce a new task force for students, teachers and … Continue reading Dear Lt. Gov. Robinson, Where Is Your “Indoctrination” Site?
North Carolina: Where Muscadines Are More Important Than Fully Funding Public Schools
This is a legislative body that could not pass a new budget. This is the same NCGA that stayed in session for an extra 100 days to try a veto override. This is the same NCGA that is giving more money to the most nontransparent voucher system in the country. This is the same NCGA … Continue reading North Carolina: Where Muscadines Are More Important Than Fully Funding Public Schools
“Disparities In Students Learning In Person” – Results From The First Survey By The U.S. Dept. of Ed.
The U.S. Department of Education just released the results of a survey trying to ascertain the number of students in totally virtual settings as opposed to at least some face-to-face learning. NPR had a post about it this morning. The actual survey used can be found here. The findings are rather interesting. "As of January … Continue reading “Disparities In Students Learning In Person” – Results From The First Survey By The U.S. Dept. of Ed.
