Dear Sen. Barefoot, A recent report from WRAL brought again to mind the efforts that you specifically have made to handcuff school districts in meeting class size requirements without fully funding public schools. The foreseen problems of the folly that was the HB13 bill you shepherded are now manifesting themselves, specifically in Wake County. From … Continue reading Dear Sen. Barefoot, The Next NCGA Special Session Should be in an Elementary School Trailer
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The Dramatis Personae in the Privatization of Public Schools in North Carolina – or Who is Trying to “Reform” Education Through Deformation
Michelle Rhee’s visit to North Carolina for a “closed-door” meeting (February 7th)) with lawmakers in the current climate of public education in this country and in the state should not sit well with public school advocates. In fact, this meeting that was brokered by an educational lobbying body of business leaders called BEST NC (coupled … Continue reading The Dramatis Personae in the Privatization of Public Schools in North Carolina – or Who is Trying to “Reform” Education Through Deformation
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The NC GOP Wants to Meet Betsy DeVos To “Share” Agendas and Give Her A Pencil
News that the North Carolina GOP has invited newly and (barely) confirmed U.S. Education secretary Betsy DeVos to come and “share ideas” with lawmakers concerning school choice is rather humorous. As reported in the News & Observer yesterday (2/9) in an article entitled “Republicans invite DeVos to North Carolina for advice on expanding school choice,” … Continue reading The NC GOP Wants to Meet Betsy DeVos To “Share” Agendas and Give Her A Pencil
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Merry Christmas And Happy Coup Year From The North Carolina General Assembly GOP
“Merry Christmas!” from the GOP constituency of the North Carolina General Assembly. In the spirit of giving, they have reminded all of us that the most precious gifts are the ones you give to yourself at the expense of others especially during the holiday season. Besides nothing is more American than Christmas, except maybe backhanded … Continue reading Merry Christmas And Happy Coup Year From The North Carolina General Assembly GOP
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Raleigh’s Real Commitment to “Recruit and Retain Effective Teachers”
The North Carolina Budget and Tax Center released a new report that pretty much verifies what many have said about the true intent on “recruiting and retaining” great teachers under the McCrory administration. As stated by BTC Director Alexandra Sirota and highlighted in NC Policy Watch on August 17, 2016, “As children, families, teachers and … Continue reading Raleigh’s Real Commitment to “Recruit and Retain Effective Teachers”
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That Tweet From The NC GOP & Trump’s Lapel Pin – Nonfiction Meets Fiction
It was very disappointing to see that the NC GOP party forgot to take both the time and effort to investigate how what it says can be shameful and embarrassing to all people in North Carolina. But it is not surprising. If one just reminisces about the lack of thought and debate in passing laws … Continue reading That Tweet From The NC GOP & Trump’s Lapel Pin – Nonfiction Meets Fiction
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