“To Seem, Rather Than to Be” – The Motto of the State Superintendent

For years the official state motto for North Carolina has been "Esse quam videri" which is Latin for "To be, rather than to seem."  This motto (along with "In God We Trust") is part of a bill that would have all public schools in North Carolina display such words for all to see. The "In … Continue reading “To Seem, Rather Than to Be” – The Motto of the State Superintendent

Mark Johnson, Those “Dreamers” Are Our Students. Speak Up For Them.

“We are blessed beyond measure to be citizens of the United States, the only nation ever to have a dream named after it. No matter who you are, your background, your neighborhood, or your race; you should be able to go to school, work hard, and reach your American Dream. More of the same cannot … Continue reading Mark Johnson, Those “Dreamers” Are Our Students. Speak Up For Them.