West Virginia. Oklahoma. Kentucky. In those states, teachers are not “walking out” and confronting lawmakers because of singular issues like salary, benefits, or working conditions. They are marching for respect. What lawmakers in those states are learning very quickly is that there is a difference between rewarding teachers and respecting the teaching profession. A reward … Continue reading Marching For Students & Rallying for Respect
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About Sen. Berger’s Words Concerning Teacher Bonuses and North Korea
Sen. Phil Berger’s words in reference to the teacher merit bonuses based on 2017 scores reflect the growing willful ignorance that is being bred in secret chambers in Raleigh amongst GOP stalwarts. In fact, his statement is so preposterous and outlandish that the only thing keeping this teacher from laughing out loud is the fact … Continue reading About Sen. Berger’s Words Concerning Teacher Bonuses and North Korea
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Can Berger, Moore, or Barefoot Explain This? Concerning School Funding Levels Pre and Post Recession
Today the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities released a report on school funding in states that compared current funding with pre-recession levels. Entitled “A Punishing Decade for School Funding”, the authors begin with this: “Public investment in K-12 schools — crucial for communities to thrive and the U.S. economy to offer broad opportunity — … Continue reading Can Berger, Moore, or Barefoot Explain This? Concerning School Funding Levels Pre and Post Recession
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Open Letter to the NCGA Concerning Bonus Pay for Teachers
Dear members of the North Carolina General Assembly, This may not be a popular opinion, but it is one that is a matter of principle to me. I will be receiving the maximum in bonuses this year for having a certain number of students pass the AP English Language and Composition Exam for the 2016-2017. … Continue reading Open Letter to the NCGA Concerning Bonus Pay for Teachers
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