Yep, they did. A children's story written by an Oscar-award winning actress who graduated from military high school and whose father was a career military man. "In a Feb. 16 Instagram post, the Oscar-winning actress, 64, wrote that the book had been banned in Pentagon-run schools. Per a memo obtained by The Washington Post, the Department of Defense … Continue reading They Banned Freckleface Strawberry In Schools?

The Education Law Center has put up a site that allows anyone to see the total effect of shutting off federal funds to public schools under the Trump administration if he does go "all out" on a promise to abolish the Department of Education. He has also threatened to decline federal funding based on a … Continue reading The Equivalent Of Over 27K Entry Level Teaching Positions In NC On The Chopping Block?

One of the more interesting bills filed so far this legislative session is SB 92, the "Released Time Education Act". More about this bill is explained in this report: "The legislation comes as LifeWise Academy, a national organization that offers Bible education to public school students during school hours, has been preparing to expand into North … Continue reading Letting “Churches Reach The Next Generation” During Public School Hours?

The following letter was sent this past Friday (Valentine's Day of all days) to every educational institution that receives any type of funding from the federal government. It comes from Craig Trainor, the acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Dept. of Education. In it he states, “Educational institutions have toxically indoctrinated students with … Continue reading About That “False premise that the United States is built upon ‘systemic and structural racism’” Letter

... students declaring education as a major in UNC's public university system which is the largest supplier of teachers into our state's public schools. Public Schools First NC continues to be a foundational resource for public school advocates and every year they update their "Fact Sheets" to shed a true light on the state of … Continue reading 45% Drop In …

The Public School Forum of North Carolina’s publication the 2014 Local School Finance Study provides a great history of the state’s practice in funding public schooling which is rooted in the proclamation that all children in the state ages 6-21 are guaranteed a good public education. The publication stated: North Carolina’s first state constitution in 1776 included … Continue reading Do You Know How Public Schools in NC Are Funded?

Think of these actions over the last twelve years in North Carolina as far as public education is concerned: Teacher Pay  Removal of due-process rights for new teachers Graduate Degree Pay Bumps Removed  Push for Merit Pay  “Average” Raises Health Insurance and Benefits Changes Attacks on Teacher Advocacy Groups (NCAE)  Revolving Door of Standardized Tests  … Continue reading North Carolina Still Has a Severe Teacher & Teacher Candidate Shortage That Raleigh Deliberately Created

Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, North Carolina stopped supporting a well-known and highly used program for teachers and other “10-month” educators: installment pay plans. This allowed for educators to receive their salaries in 12 increments so that each month brought a paycheck and keep a financial equilibrium for those who wanted the installment plan. … Continue reading North Carolina Should Reinstate The 12-Month Installment Pay Plan For Teachers

Scott Sexton's column in today's Winston-Salem Journal is only repeating what most teachers who have been in our public schools have known for years: North Carolina sucks at paying its teachers. But it is very important to keep informing the public of what is happening. Three specific items he highlights: Per the data, North Carolina … Continue reading Now We Trail Mississippi: Another “Badge” For NC’s Treatment Of Teachers

This past week Senate Bill 48 was introduced that would " PERMIT STUDENTS WHO ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL, PRIVATE SCHOOL, OR HOME SCHOOL WITHOUT AN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS PROGRAM IN A GIVEN SPORT OR PARTICULAR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THAT ACTIVITY AT A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL." This ironically named "Access ... for All" bill would … Continue reading SB 48 – “Access For All” To Play A Sport At A Public School?