Gov. Pat McCrory finally tried to answer some questions on the HB2 bill on Sunday with Chuck Todd on NBC. Ironic that a man who has evaded all questions from the press concerning the HB2 bill actually went on a national show called Meet The Press. However, when asked the very questions that many … Continue reading McCrory’s Visit With Chuck Todd – The Art of the “Non-Answer” and Meeting the Reality
Literature Assignment for the General Assembly – You Can’t Use Sparknotes to Learn About Others
In a day and age where STEM-linked educational initiatives are heavily marketed in the educational and political arenas, it is sometimes hard for this English teacher to not want to reiterate that a study of literature is just as vital. Furthermore, looking and reflecting on great works of literature is a genuine way to study … Continue reading Literature Assignment for the General Assembly – You Can’t Use Sparknotes to Learn About Others
Legivangelists and Others who Praise the Lard
Having grown up in a small town in the deep South during the 1970’s and 80’s, it was not uncommon to view televangelists on weekends, especially when only four or five channels were available to watch. Claims made by these people were seemingly noble and altruistic, but they always asked for money to do God’s … Continue reading Legivangelists and Others who Praise the Lard
UnLOCKEing the John Locke Foundation – Teachers and Advanced Degrees
The GOP-led NC legislature’s 2013 decision to end graduate degree pay bumps for new teachers entering the teaching profession was not only misguided, but another wave in the assault on public education here in the Old North State. I confess there exist numerous studies that have shown that advanced degrees do not correlate with higher … Continue reading UnLOCKEing the John Locke Foundation – Teachers and Advanced Degrees
My Bruce Springsteen Mixtape for Pat McCrory
Remember the 1980’s when you used to make mix tapes for people? They were the soundtracks for different facets of life. You put them in your cassette player and immersed yourself down a path of memories and emotions where only certain songs could lead you. When I found out that Bruce Springsteen was cancelling a … Continue reading My Bruce Springsteen Mixtape for Pat McCrory
UnLOCKEing the John Locke Foundation – Dr. Terry Stoops and Charter Schools
This open letter is written to Dr. Terry Stoops, the Director of Research and Education Studies at the John Locke Foundation, particularly in reference to his March 3, 2016 perspective in EdNC.org entitled “Charter schools are here to stay, so deal with it.” Dr, Stoops, Again, public education is a focal issue in … Continue reading UnLOCKEing the John Locke Foundation – Dr. Terry Stoops and Charter Schools
Uncommon Nonsense and the Common Sense Fallacy
Now that North Carolina’s state government has officially named the red herring as its state fish, it is worth noting that other logical fallacies are at play in the explanation of recent legislation aimed at discriminating the LGBT community. Allow me to introduce to you the “common sense fallacy”. A double first cousin of the … Continue reading Uncommon Nonsense and the Common Sense Fallacy
Gov. McCrory’s Orwellian Freudian Slip
When Pat McCrory began his second gubernatorial election campaign, Charlotte Magazine ran a feature article in its April, 2013 issue entitled “Pat McCrory is the Right’s Man for the Job”. In it, Michael Cooper quoted, “He’s a fan of George Orwell’s 1984.” In a WRAL profile from January 14, 2008 (McCrory’s first campaign run for … Continue reading Gov. McCrory’s Orwellian Freudian Slip
I Don’t Believe Bruce Springsteen Will Ever Proctor a Test in North Carolina
The Boss has spoken on HB2. This is for him. Calling all proctors. Calling all proctors. Is there a proctor in the house? It’s testing season here in North Carolina and the all-calls have been placed by all public schools to recruit enough proctors to watch over our students as they take tests which … Continue reading I Don’t Believe Bruce Springsteen Will Ever Proctor a Test in North Carolina
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