First, I must say that Gov. Pat McCrory is not my father except maybe in a metaphorical way like in the best of the Star Wars movies, The Empire Strikes Back. Remember that scene? You know the one where Luke has his hand cut off by Darth Vader who then says, “I am your father.” … Continue reading Gov. Pat McCrory – My Guilt-Ridden Deadbeat Darth Vader Dad
North Carolina’s State Fish – the Red Herring
North Carolina has the dogwood as the state flower, the cardinal as the state bird, the plott hound as the state dog, the Fraser Fir as the state Christmas tree, and the emerald as the state gem. We also have the channel bass (red drum) as the state fish. But that needs to change. I … Continue reading North Carolina’s State Fish – the Red Herring
Open letter to Rep. Julia Howard – Why are you a primary sponsor of HB2 and not defending it?
Dear Rep. Julia Howard (R) – Davie, Forsyth County, The April 3, 2016 edition of the Winston-Salem Journal carried a front-page article from Richard Craver entitled “Lawyers: law has wider impact” which talked about the variety of implications of HB2 other than the “bathroom” issue. While it is no secret that I and many others … Continue reading Open letter to Rep. Julia Howard – Why are you a primary sponsor of HB2 and not defending it?
What if Teachers Could Evaluate Gov. McCrory on the Six Standards Used to Measure Them? Yep, if you are a teacher, you want to read this.
What if we teachers and educators were allowed to measure and assess the effectiveness of government officials on a yearly basis? I know, we can vote them out, but have you ever thought about maybe using the criteria of the six standards to measure someone like Gov. McCrory? In this last budget proposal, Gov. … Continue reading What if Teachers Could Evaluate Gov. McCrory on the Six Standards Used to Measure Them? Yep, if you are a teacher, you want to read this.
My post on DianeRavitch.net – asking for the Network for Public Education to not cancel conference in Raleigh in regards to HB2
I have been fortunate to have Dr. Diane Ravitch post some of my op-eds and open letters on her national blog. She posted this one yesterday. Take a look if you can and if you are anyone who advocates for public education, there is space left for the conference in Raleigh for April 15-17. I'll … Continue reading My post on DianeRavitch.net – asking for the Network for Public Education to not cancel conference in Raleigh in regards to HB2
Berger’s petition for McCrory is the funniest petition ever. And the saddest.
To state it simply, the website http://www.standwithmccrory.com might be the single funniest petition that I have ever laid eyes upon. And at the same time, it might be the saddest attempt to alleviate the valid criticism laid upon those who passed this discriminatory law. First, the humor. I do not know what is more hilarious, … Continue reading Berger’s petition for McCrory is the funniest petition ever. And the saddest.
Open Letter from my son Malcolm to Sen. Berger – Teacher Assistants are vital
This letter was constructed this past November, but I never shared with any blog, news organization, or other media. But I did send it to Sen. Berger on behalf of my red-headed little man. The talk of teacher assistants being slashed from budgets is still being bantered about and with the long session of the NC … Continue reading Open Letter from my son Malcolm to Sen. Berger – Teacher Assistants are vital
Open Letter to Sen. Tom Apodaca concerning HB2 – You Brought it all Upon Yourself
Dear Sen. Apodaca, Last week I wrote an open letter to both Rep. Tim Moore and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest on their active roles in convening a special session of the General Assembly to craft, push, and pass the most prejudiced piece of legislation in recent memory. I noted that it was sadistically ironic that … Continue reading Open Letter to Sen. Tom Apodaca concerning HB2 – You Brought it all Upon Yourself
From the Vault – An Open Letter to Rep. Rob Bryan concerning his Surreptitious Achievement School District Plan
On March 30th, 2016, Rep. Bryan will hold another committee meeting concerning his championing of an ASD pilot in the state. Most of this planning was done secretly and then was presented in a fashion that smelled of back-door politics. In reference to that, I wrote Rep. Bryan an open letter that was reprinted graciously … Continue reading From the Vault – An Open Letter to Rep. Rob Bryan concerning his Surreptitious Achievement School District Plan
Open Letter to Catherine Truitt, senior advisor on education to Gov. Pat McCrory concerning her op-ed on March 25th on EdNC.org.
Dear Ms. Truitt, I read with great interest and frustration your op-ed that appeared on March 25, 2016 on EdNC.org (“The truth on education spending”) . While you state that you have been a senior education advisor for Gov. McCrory a “short time,” the arguments that you make to boost Gov. McCrory’s reputation as an … Continue reading Open Letter to Catherine Truitt, senior advisor on education to Gov. Pat McCrory concerning her op-ed on March 25th on EdNC.org.
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