What happens when voucher referendums are voted on by the citizens of a state? They don't pass. 0 wins and 11 losses. From Indiana University at Bloomington: You might say, "Hey, that only shows 8 times vouchers were voted down." True. It doesn't include the recent 2024 election day defeats of vouchers in Colorado, Kentucky, … Continue reading Giving Money Directly To Wealthy People For Vouchers, But Not To Victims Of Hurricane Helene? That’s Our NC General Assembly!

The bill has been filed. Mr. Rounds is Sen. Mike Rounds from North Dakota. It specifically states: "All functions, programs, and authorities of the Secretary of Education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1460 et seq.) shall be transferred to the Department of Health and Human Services." This is the person who … Continue reading What Do Brain Worms, Dead Bears, And Raw Milk Have To Do With IEP’s? Well…

So a week after the NC General Assembly overrides a veto on voucher expansion, we get a message this morning that buses will be late to take my child to his school. More money for religious "pop-up" private schools while public schools can't get enough bus drivers to pick up students for public schools. Just … Continue reading Trading Out Bus Drivers For Public Schools For Religious Private School Vouchers

To think that if Mark Robinson, Hal Weatherman, and Michele Morrow had been elected, North Carolina would have had a lot different bent to its upcoming State Board of Education. Robinson's absolute denial of systemic racism and outspoken criticism of social studies standards, Morrow's theocratic streak, and Weatherman's willingness to do whatever his party tells … Continue reading What The Texas State Board Of Education Just Did (And NC Just Missed?)

Turns out Oklahoma's Ryan Walters was not the pick to be the nation's top education officer. Maybe his push to put "Trump Bibles" into each Oklahoma classroom was too valuable a cash making scheme to take him away from. However we now have Linda McMahon, co-founder of the WWE Wrestling empire with her husband Vince … Continue reading The New Secretary of Education

Even former governor and sometimes stooge Pat McCrory called what just happened in the North Carolina General Assembly this past week unconstitutional. Under the guise Hurricane Helene relief, a bill crafted in secret and never debated was ramrodded through a lame duck session which gave more powers to the NC General Assembly that are to … Continue reading NCGA Thanksgiving Menu: Lame Chicken, BS Berger, & A Side Of Sore Loser Sauce

Maybe Michele forgot that Donald totally separated himself from Mark for a reason and Michele totallly embraced Mark during the entire campaign. Maybe Michele forgot that North Carolina already has a recent history of having leaning for an "R" on a national level and a "D" for the governor's mansion. Maybe Michele was just that … Continue reading Michele Morrow Mad!

Today, President-Elect Donald Trump nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. Might be worth remembering that this happened in April of 2020. “Schools are a very appetizing opportunity. I just saw a nice piece in The Lancet arguing the opening of schools may only cost us 2 to 3%, … Continue reading Dr. Oz Has Been Nominated To Oversee The Nation’s Health Care System. Remembering What He Said About Schools During COVID.

Yes, we needed to elect Josh Stein as governor over Mark Robinson. Mo Green needed to be elected to become the next State Superintendent of North Carolina. Jeff Jackson needed to be elected over Dan Bishop. And then there is this election: If you have any knowledge of the LEANDRO decision to fund our public … Continue reading The Most Important Election For Public Education In NC You May Not Know Much About Was Just Won

It's not hard to believe that a body of decision makers who have gerrymandered their majority in the North Carolina General Assembly and who have consistently attacked the public school system would still consider expanding vouchers in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Two summers ago, 19 eastern NC superintendents wrote a letter explicitly stating that … Continue reading Down East, Helene, & Propublica: Why Expanding Vouchers In NC Is “Frankly Disgusting”