An interesting column appeared in today's New York Times penned by Dana Goldstein, a senior education correspondent. The line under the title says it all - "educators say they need more support and clearer guidelines." Nothing at this moment could be truer. Within the article itself was an "idea" floated that shows the disconnect between … Continue reading “Educators Do Need More Support And Clearer Guidelines” – And Lawmakers With Spines

If you remember from earlier this week, Trump and Pence talked about having the Centers for Disease Control loosen guidelines to pave the way for a wreckless full reopening of school this coming school year. From the Associated Press in today's Winston-Salem Journal: Determined to reopen America’s schools despite coronavirus worries, President Donald Trump threatened … Continue reading Two Victories FOR NC Public Schools Today

If you think that President Trump and Vice-President Pence have led a successful fight against the COVID-19 pandemic here in the US, then we are already in disagreement. If you think that Betsy DeVos has been a Secretary of Education who has had the best interest of public schools at the forefront of her actions, … Continue reading This Teacher Doesn’t Trust These Hypocritical & Egotistical Leaders In Reopening Schools

The push to reopen schools is definitely on. It comes from Trump. It comes from DeVos. It comes from Berger. It comes from many others who have crafted the policies schools have had to endure for the past few years. One of the many disconcerting aspects over reopening schools is that in most cases plans … Continue reading So, What Happens If A Teacher Gets COVID-19 While At School?

It is less than four months until the general election and people can vote for a new state superintendent. Hopefully, Catherine Truitt will not win that office. In what seems to be her central campaign platform, Truitt is calling for a directive from the state about opening up. She herself offers no real in-depth plan … Continue reading About Catherine Truitt’s School Reopening Plans

Over 50% of the state budget for NC is spent on public education. Currently it stands around 56-57%. And yes that is above the national average. And there is a reason for that. Before we had a Republican-controlled legislature, the state spent an even higher percentage on public education because THAT IS WHAT THE STATE … Continue reading Just Remember, A Vote For Dan Forest Is A Vote For Betsy DeVos And The Privatization Of Public Education In NC

Betsy DeVos has no degree in education meaning she is not even educated in how to educate. Betsy DeVos has no teaching experience. NONE, but she is the leading official for public schools in the nation. Betsy DeVos never attended a public school or state supported university. None of her children have either. Betsy DeVose’s … Continue reading Another Example Of The DeVastation of Betsy DeVos

From Donald Trump just last Friday: Against every law of society and nature, our children are taught in school to hate their own country and to believe that the men and women who built it were not heroes but that were villains. The radical view of American history is a web of lies, all perspective … Continue reading About Those “Schools That Teach Hate”

Senator Phil Berger has made it no secret that he wants schools to open up to all students on August 17th. Forget that he is no scientist or epidemiologist. Forget that he wants to maintain political power in this election year. Forget what states like Texas and Florida are going through for opening up the … Continue reading So Sen. Berger, Did You Ever Consider Asking Educators About Reopening Schools?