There is another push to stop the teaching of anything that policy makers seem to remotely associate to Critical Race Theory in public schools. The idea that we as public school educators must use a certain slant to present history in order to make all seem “equal” is rather seditiously ironic since the very body … Continue reading We Have To Teach Real History In Our Schools
If North Carolina Wants to Attract and Retain Great Teachers, Then It Needs to RESPECT Teachers, Not Simply “Reward” Them
In an April 12, 2016 report from the Lumberton NC paper The Robesonian (“McCrory: Former teacher inspired pay proposal”), Sarah Willets quoted former Gov. McCrory as being inspired by a former teacher to suggest a pay hike for teachers in that election year. He said: “Ruth Revels was one of those teachers who had a lasting impact … Continue reading If North Carolina Wants to Attract and Retain Great Teachers, Then It Needs to RESPECT Teachers, Not Simply “Reward” Them
When $54,000 is Greater Than $76,784 – The NCGA’s Assault on Teacher Pension and Retirement
If a lawmaker in Raleigh is really being honest, then he/she would have to acknowledge that the revamped teacher salary scale and removal of graduate degree pay are ways to make sure that when teachers retire, they will not be receiving as much in retirement pay as in the past. Consider that a teacher’s pension … Continue reading When $54,000 is Greater Than $76,784 – The NCGA’s Assault on Teacher Pension and Retirement
Advanced Roles, Merit Pay, & A Refusal To Reinstate Proven Ways To Recruit & Retain Teachers
Remember that BEST NC is a business lobbying firm that is housed on the campus of SAS, the company that brought us EVAAS and is owned by Jim Goodnight, a major campaign contributor to GOP candidates on the state level. Last week they released their report on teacher pay which offered a few "recommendations" for … Continue reading Advanced Roles, Merit Pay, & A Refusal To Reinstate Proven Ways To Recruit & Retain Teachers
The Last Time NC “Had To Raise Beginning Teachers’ Salary”
From a recent WRAL.com report on the new teacher licensure / pay pilot plan: And from the most recent Best NC Teacher Pay Report (abstract): It seems all of a sudden that North Carolina needs to raise pay for beginning teachers. That need has happened before. And we should remember how that "raise" for beginning … Continue reading The Last Time NC “Had To Raise Beginning Teachers’ Salary”
The Endgame: To Make Public School Teaching A Short-Term Contract Job In North Carolina
Ten years ago teachers in North Carolina could receive an increase in salary and a higher certificate if they held graduate degrees. That does not happen any longer. Ten years ago teachers in North Carolina could receive due-process rights after a few years of teaching to allow themselves a chance for defense if their jobs … Continue reading The Endgame: To Make Public School Teaching A Short-Term Contract Job In North Carolina
10,000 Classroom Teacher Vacancies Gone In NC. Why?
On September 26, 2022 (one month into this traditional school year), there were well over 15,000 vacancies on TeachNC's job search feature. On March 8, 2023, that total is below 5,000. So where did those 10,000 job vacancies go? Were they filled? Are they no longer being advertised because they were left unfilled for such … Continue reading 10,000 Classroom Teacher Vacancies Gone In NC. Why?
Gov. Ron DeSantis Is Our Modern Day Lord Farquaad
Lord Farquaad: "Some of you may die, but it's a sacrifice I am willing to make." Remember DeSantis's COVID-19 pandemic response? And then there was this. Actually many died for the sacrifice of making a political statement. Lord Farquaad: "I'm not the monster here, YOU are! You and the rest of that fairytale trash, poisoning … Continue reading Gov. Ron DeSantis Is Our Modern Day Lord Farquaad
15.6% – No. The Teaching Force In NC Is Not Stable.
Education journalist Matt Barnum's report on teacher turnover rates on March 6, 2023 on Chalkbeat.com tells a much bigger picture about the state of the teaching profession here in North Carolina than what we as teachers and citizens have been told by our own state. It's that mid-year part that needs to be kept in … Continue reading 15.6% – No. The Teaching Force In NC Is Not Stable.
Don’t Believe What DPI Says About Average Teacher Pay. Here’s Why.
From today's News & Observer: Actually much less. The article makes reference to a recent DPI report. Specifically page 19. Still far below the national average, but NC's average teacher pay is not near $58K. Of those over 21,500 (21,716.41) of those positions are veteran teachers who have graduate degree pay. They were "grandfathered" into … Continue reading Don’t Believe What DPI Says About Average Teacher Pay. Here’s Why.
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