Again Mark Johnson says he is running for office in 2020. He just won't tell you which one. But in any case, he will continue to lie to himself and to the people of North Carolina about how he is so "pro-teacher." He has until December 20th to file for candidacy.  

Yesterday, DPI released a list of 69 schools in the state that would qualify for inclusion in the Innovation School District. The "School Performance Scores" for each of these "chosen" schools ranges from 25 to 40. Actually only one school is below 30. 25 - 1 school 30 - 2 schools 31 - 4 schools … Continue reading 69 Schools “Qualify” To Be Taken Over By The Innovative School District – Not A Single One Is A Charter School

Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest released his plan for expanded school choice as part of his platform in running for governor. Actually, Forest has been running for governor for years as most of his actions as the state's "second in command" has been focused on campaigning against the current governor, Roy Cooper. While Forest's complete … Continue reading Dan Forest’s Education Platform: Puritanically Privatizing NC’s Public School System With Vouchers

The following is from StrongerNC: The North Carolina Constitution addresses a right to education in two places:   Article I, Section 15 says: “The people have a right to the privilege of education, and it is the duty of the State to guard and maintain that right.”   Article IX: Education, has ten Sections. Of note is … Continue reading Lawmakers Who Fully Fund Themselves But Not The Public Education System

You want to know why the North Carolina General Assembly is so dysfunctional? Just look at the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95VfG1ZuNV4 And the older man who speaks in response is Sen. Jerry Tillman. Many public education advocates know Tillman. But for those who do not: Sen. Jerry Tillman is a former teacher, coach, and administrator in … Continue reading When Those Who Shun Democracy Also Legislate Our Public Schools – The Video All North Carolinians Should See

From CNN: "Democrats cemented a new reality in Virginia on Tuesday: For decades a Republican stronghold, and then a swing state, the commonwealth is now controlled by Democrats. The party won majorities in Virginia's House and Senate, gaining full control of the state government for the first time in two decades." From WTOP.com in Virginia: … Continue reading What Happened In Virginia

If you needed more proof that Sen. Phil Berger is using teachers as pawns in passing his version of the budget, then here it is. Sen. Phil Berger issued a statement today that once again wrongly casts the current debacle over the budget squarely on the shoulders of Gov. Cooper. "This will likely be the … Continue reading More BS From Phil Berger Concerning Teachers

From EdNC.org yesterday concerning the "The Future of School Integration in North Carolina" panel hosted by NC Policy Watch: Rev. William Barber II, originally slated to speak at the event, gave introductory remarks via web chat: “What do you have now in Charlotte?” he questioned. “Beneath the beautiful buildings and bountiful banking, you have the … Continue reading “The re-entrenchment of resegregation” in CMS: Remembering HB 514, The Municipal Charter School Bill

Below is a map provided by EdNC.org that plots the most recent school performance grades across North Carolina. Next is a map of the economic well-being of each NC county as reported be the North Carolina Department of Commerce.   The LIGHTER the shade of blue, the more economic "distress." This is how it was … Continue reading School Performance Grades – The NCGA’s Way Of Mapping Poverty, Health Care Access, And Food Deserts

Today is Sunday, November 3, 2019. November 3, 2020 is the first Tuesday of the 11th month. That's election day. North Carolina has 100 counties, each with a county public school system. According to the Labor and Economic Analysis Division of the NC Dept. of Commerce, the public schools are at least the second-largest employers … Continue reading 365 Days From Today Could Be A Very Big Day For North Carolina Public Education