Rally (noun) - 1a : a mustering of scattered forces to renew an effort 2: a mass meeting intended to arouse group enthusiasm (merriam-webster.com) It is the right of every American to come together and peacefully speak out for an issue. What someone rallies for speaks for their interests and values. When a lawmaker or an elected official … Continue reading When Your State Superintendent Won’t “Rally”‘ For Public Schools
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The New North Carolina State Report Cards And What They Really Show
“The transformation of our public education system will open true pathways out of poverty.” – Mark Johnson, September 7th, 2016 from an op-ed entitled “Our American Dream” (https://www.ednc.org/2016/09/07/our-american-dream/). This week State Superintendent of Public Schools Mark Johnson presented a new school report card interface and “updated features” so that the public can view school … Continue reading The New North Carolina State Report Cards And What They Really Show
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The Onion and Its Take on School Choice
The Onion is a well known satirical news outlet. It recently published a piece on school choice. It is shown below (http://www.theonion.com/infographic/choosing-right-school-your-child-56536). And no, I am not asking for your response to this or your thoughts (although, they are certainly welcome), it was interesting to see the take that a national publication has on school … Continue reading The Onion and Its Take on School Choice
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Betsy DeVos – Pleasant Platitudes and The “Status Quo Fallacy”
Betsy DeVos’s most recent op-ed may have been intended to smooth over some of the rough edges of her brief tenure as the most unqualified secretary of education ever, but it actually shows her reliance on two rather tiring strategies as it pertains to reforming public education: “pleasant platitudes” and the “status quo fallacy.” The … Continue reading Betsy DeVos – Pleasant Platitudes and The “Status Quo Fallacy”
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Vouchers, Charters, and Choice! Oh, My! – Dorothy, You’re Not in Public School Anymore
"Lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh, my!" – Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz. "Vouchers, Charters, and Choice! Oh, my!" – Me As the North Carolina General Assembly is about to convene for the long session here in the new year, it bears repeating that public education will again be at the … Continue reading Vouchers, Charters, and Choice! Oh, My! – Dorothy, You’re Not in Public School Anymore
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