It helps to follow people on social media who can always help keep important issues "up front and out loud." That's one reason I follow Kris Nordstrom's Twitter feed. Today he reminded me of the need to get people to fill out the census survey. North Carolina is not doing so well in its completion … Continue reading One The Best Virtual “Lessons” For All Students & Families: Complete The Census
This Teacher Would Rather Miss Them For A Few More Weeks If It Means…
...that I can see them a lot more in the future. It's funny that a nation which is both the richest in the world and the one that supports STEM related educational paths to get more students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematical careers is having such a hard time getting enough masks, test … Continue reading This Teacher Would Rather Miss Them For A Few More Weeks If It Means…
Dear NCGA, Call A “Special Session” And…
If teachers can teach students remotely through virtual means on a daily basis while still taking care of their own families and needs, then you could get a special session done. And not one of these special sessions where a stupid grab for power bill like HB17 was passed when publicly it was announced that … Continue reading Dear NCGA, Call A “Special Session” And…
Advocate And Fight For The Unsung Heroes of Our Public Schools: Classified Employees
We need to fight for them so they receive pay during these days of school closure. They are just as vital to the operation of our schools as anyone else, and I am thankful as a teacher to have these people keep our schools not only functioning, but vibrant. If you have never really been … Continue reading Advocate And Fight For The Unsung Heroes of Our Public Schools: Classified Employees
I Signed This Petition. Will You?
Please consider signing to show Raleigh how much our certified and classified school staffs mean to our communities. Here is the link: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-for-immediate-relief-for-nc-public-school-employees-during-the-covid-19-pandemic?source=direct_link&.
What This Current Crisis Shows Is That Our Schools Are About Collaboration Among Teachers, Not Competition
“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, especially in this recent epidemic. What makes … Continue reading What This Current Crisis Shows Is That Our Schools Are About Collaboration Among Teachers, Not Competition
The Eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg Are Now Staring At Our Lawmakers – When Art Imitates Life
The Great Gatsby is a book that is rather quick to read, easy to absorb, and forever reflected upon. Among my junior English classes, whether AP level or not, Gatsby tends to be the favorite. Students feel smarter for having read it. They despise the right people. They wrestle with the shallowness of the characters. They seem … Continue reading The Eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg Are Now Staring At Our Lawmakers – When Art Imitates Life
3/21/21 – Malcolm’s Wish For World Down Syndrome Day (And A Thank You To Special Education Teachers)
Every year on March 21, the Down Syndrome International sponsors for the world community a WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY. You can read more about it here: https://worlddownsyndromeday.org/. The date is a direct reference to genetic condition known as Trisomy 21 (three #21 chromosomes) which is commonly known as Down Syndrome. But Malcolm does not think much … Continue reading 3/21/21 – Malcolm’s Wish For World Down Syndrome Day (And A Thank You To Special Education Teachers)
Dear NCGA, The Feds Waived Mandatory Standardized Tests – Time For You To Waive State Tests (And School Performance Grades)
Just issued by the Department of Education: And just posted by the News & Observer: “Neither students nor teachers need to be focused on high-stakes tests during this difficult time,” U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said in a news release Friday. “Students are simply too unlikely to be able to perform their best in this … Continue reading Dear NCGA, The Feds Waived Mandatory Standardized Tests – Time For You To Waive State Tests (And School Performance Grades)
A Cross-Curricular Virtual Lesson For North Carolina High School Students From Senator Richard Burr
Here's some background material. Think of it as the standards you will be covering. From the official Twitter account of Lt. Gov. Dan Forest last summer. 2. The "Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012" 3. Coronovirus Properties "There's one thing that I can tell you about this: It is much more aggressive in … Continue reading A Cross-Curricular Virtual Lesson For North Carolina High School Students From Senator Richard Burr
