"In God We Trust." That's what this bill wants to display prominently behind the dias in both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly. There's representative Kidwell. Might want to read up on him here: Five years ago a similar bill was introduced to place a plaque with the words “In God We Trust” in … Continue reading If the NCGA Wants To Place “In God We Trust” In Public View, Then Do It This Way

Still there is no movement on honoring the LEANDRO decision. They are throwing even more money to vouchers. There are accusations of indoctrination and grooming as well as attacks on books taught in schools. And we are still reeling from an unprecedented pandemic which has altered the landscape of education for a time. Plus there … Continue reading It’s Teacher Appreciation Week – You Feeling Appreciated?

Have you seen this bill? Kind of hard not to think of the racial profiling that this bill will bring about in public schools. In my closet right now are at least 18-20 hoodies - most all of them associated with my school, the college I attended, and sports teams that I follow. On any … Continue reading So, How Many Of Your Students Wear Hoodies? (Because This Bill Looks Like Profiling)

According to the last census, North Carolina's population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female. 61.9% of the state's population is white. 38.1% is not white. Consider the twin bills in the North Carolina General Assembly to expand vouchers for any income level. Every GOP member in each chamber (except one in the house) signed on … Continue reading Sounds About White (& Male) – Expanding Vouchers In NC

From today: High schools already deal with enough administrative bureaucracy, but this literally makes the job of every school, athletic director, coach, administrator, and teacher that much harder. And it takes the "sport" out of high school sports. Playing a sport in high school is not the primary focus of the student-athlete. That's why they … Continue reading There Is No Place For NIL In High Schools

Look what Tricia Cotham's soul-selling has brought us: The ultimate school choice bill. Supposedly it is about “school choice.” Even the bill above is partly titled “Choose Your School.” Yet that is a misnomer. Why? Because “School Choice” here really means “Schools’ Choice.” While those religious schools that are already tax exempt are allowed to … Continue reading It’s Not About “School Choice” – It’s About “Schools’ Choice”

Sen. Phil Berger and his cronies have had 12 years to "improve" our public education system. 12. The number of grades in a standard progression through a public school. Here are a few of the actions taken in those 12 years. 1. Teacher Pay Kept Well Below National Average 2. Removal of Due-Process Rights  3. Graduate Degree … Continue reading They’ve Had 12 Years To “Fix” Public Education. Instead They Have Been Tearing It Apart.

An “Opportunity Grant” in North Carolina is worth up to almost $6500 a year to cover (or help cover) tuition at a non-public participating school. According to the Private School Review, there are 93 private schools in North Carolina for which that Opportunity Grant amount could cover the entire tuition for this school year alone. The … Continue reading North Carolina’s Push To Expand The Least Transparent Financing Of Religious Schools With Taxpayer Money In The Nation

Nick Anderson's political cartoon above may have been primarily for a Texan audience, but it is highly applicable in our state as the push to extend vouchers has ramped up, especially with a bill introduced this week that has the turncoat Tricia Cotham as a primary sponsor. "For all students, per year per eligible student, … Continue reading Dear Rural Counties, Vouchers & School Choice Will Hit You Faster And Harder. And They’ll Use Your Money To Do It.