Still Haven’t Stepped Foot In An NC Public School, Michele?

Every time Michele Morrow talks to groups of voters, just look and see the makeup of the crowd and the places where she speaks. But not yet has there been a picture of Michele Morrow in one of her recent campaign stops where she is touting her work in public schools or among a group … Continue reading Still Haven’t Stepped Foot In An NC Public School, Michele?

What J.D. Vance Said About Childless Teachers

Might want to hear this one. https://twitter.com/i/status/1828524227508453492 Those here in NC who support Vance as the person-in-waiting who might have to step in as leader of the "free world" might need to make sure that teachers in NC make enough to actually support families with children. Otherwise, they are supporting a man who supports the … Continue reading What J.D. Vance Said About Childless Teachers

Just A Reminder That Righteous & Reactionary Anger Is Not The Best Qualification To Run For State Superintendent

If you really looked at the platform of many of the candidates in who ran for school boards and in this and the past election cycles, many of their reasons for running stem from a lack of satisfaction in how the pandemic was handled in our schools. They yell about learning loss and mental health … Continue reading Just A Reminder That Righteous & Reactionary Anger Is Not The Best Qualification To Run For State Superintendent

Timmy, Why Didn’t You Expand The Vouchers?

Maybe there is an apparent answer. Remember when this woman ran for office on a platform of being pro-public schools? For someone who was as accomplished an educator as she was, her move to a party that is forever embracing the dismantling of public education was rather sadistically ironic.  When Tricia Cotham switched parties, she gave … Continue reading Timmy, Why Didn’t You Expand The Vouchers?

Debunking 10 Common Electioneering Claims Made by Current Politicians Concerning NC’s Public Schools

When an NC lawmaker makes a claim about how well he has treated public education, the whole story may not be told – only a glossy version. In this season of electioneering, it is important to know that the biggest part of the iceberg is under the water level where most people do not look. … Continue reading Debunking 10 Common Electioneering Claims Made by Current Politicians Concerning NC’s Public Schools

One Thing I Have Learned From Michele Morrow: Beware Of Witches With Candy Bars

Beware of witches. That’s what I learned from Michele Morrow during her campaign. Oh, and candy bars are suspect as well. https://twitter.com/i/status/1773485991891730580 I wonder if Morrow ever reported any witchcraft to Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s squad of witch hunters? She can still issue a complaint on the Lt. Gov.’s official website. Please note that not a … Continue reading One Thing I Have Learned From Michele Morrow: Beware Of Witches With Candy Bars

The Most Important Elections Are Not The Most Publicized Ones

Yes, the election for president, governor, state superintendent, and other high-profile elections are important. This is not to say that these seats do not hold great significance. They do. But local policies and local budgets are set and maintained by other elected officials who do not have public bandwidth to command your attention as much … Continue reading The Most Important Elections Are Not The Most Publicized Ones

The Emperor (To Be) Apparently Didn’t Buy Any Clothes

This is becoming a more frequent discovery: Mark Robinson misusing or misstating financial matters. Problems with money have been more reported with Robinson and his wife. There has been wide coverage on his bankruptcies and unpaid taxes. There is the probe into his wife's non-profit. And just this week there was that report of the … Continue reading The Emperor (To Be) Apparently Didn’t Buy Any Clothes

Michele Morrow In USA TODAY – More Reason To Not Elect Her

If you have not seen Sara Pequeno's column this week in USA Today concerning Michele Morrow, it's worth the read. Pequeno asked Morrow about many of the videos/comments attributed to her in the past and while Morrow's answers attempt to again divert from the actual questions as usual, the fact that a national newspaper is … Continue reading Michele Morrow In USA TODAY – More Reason To Not Elect Her

So, Would You Trust These People With An $11 Billion Budget For Public Schools?

There's Michele Morrow or there is Mo Green who has experience with large public school systems and other entities with large budgets. From CNN.com: As superintendent, Morrow would oversee the state’s public school system and help set educational priorities, manage the school system’s budgets, and work with the state’s Board of Education to set and … Continue reading So, Would You Trust These People With An $11 Billion Budget For Public Schools?