Comments for Our School Board should move to more choice in BCS--Revised and updated | Eastern North Carolina Now

Big Bob: First, it is a comment NOT a post; big difference.

Secondly, Leftist is a descriptor like none other in describing the politically /socially vapid, so I tend to use the word often when necessary.

Commented: Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 @ 11:53 pm By: Stan Deatherage

No Big Bob: Once again your Leftist lack of awareness leads you to project against me what you yourself did; you cast a negative light upon the local teachers, not me.

When I have a problem with the local education industry, my actions will be targeted and specific in directed content, which I have not done.

Being a Leftist allows you what you believe to be a shallow audience of other Leftists caring about your undeveloped opinions; Eastern NC NOW is NOT as Leftist publication, so your shallow words ring hollow.

Commented: Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 @ 12:23 pm By: Stan Deatherage

Big Bob: My suggestion to you is NOT to do it then.

Commented: Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 @ 10:21 am By: Stan Deatherage

In the real world, the term "first rate" and "public school" rarely go together anymore, and that is the fault of the teachers unions and education establishment. What public schools were decades ago is gone with the wind and will never come back. School choice is as important as quality, and competition will make education better.

Commented: Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 @ 6:36 am By: Rino Hunter

I think BC teachers are great. I think all kids deserve a first rate public school that educates everyone.

Commented: Monday, November 27th, 2023 @ 9:36 pm By: Big Bob

Hoping the BC teachers you’re dissing remember at election time.

Commented: Monday, November 27th, 2023 @ 4:32 pm By: Big Bob

MONEY IS AVAILABLE FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS.
The 2023 Appropriations Act Expands Eligibility for the Opportunity Scholarship Program
On October 3, 2023, the North Carolina State Budget (House Bill 259) became law. The new law authorizes several changes to the State’s Opportunity Scholarship Program, which will begin with the 2024-2025 school year.

Changes for the 2024-2025 school year include:

Removal of the income cap for families to receive the scholarship; now all North Carolina students in kindergarten through 12th grade will be eligible for the Scholarship regardless of income.
Prior public school enrollment is no longer a requirement for eligibility for the scholarship.
A student’s scholarship amount will be based on household income.
Scholarship amounts will range from approximately $3,000 to approximately $7,000.
The Opportunity Scholarship application for the 2024-2025 school year will open on February 1, 2024. Families must apply by March 1 to receive priority consideration

Commented: Monday, November 27th, 2023 @ 3:23 pm By: Buzz Cayon

RE: Test Scores for Private Schools.
In accordance with G.S. 115C-549, 550 and G.S. 115C-557, 558, each private school must administer a nationally standardized test or other nationally standardized equivalent measurement selected by the chief administrator to all students enrolled and regularly attending grades 3, 6, 9, and 11 each year. The nationally standardized test or other equivalent measurement selected by the chief administrator must measure achievement in the areas of English grammar, reading, spelling and mathematics in grades 3 and 6. For grade 9, the nationally standardized test or other equivalent measurement selected must measure either (a) achievement in the areas of English grammar, reading, spelling, and mathematics or (b) competencies in the verbal and quantitative areas. The grade 11 test must measure competencies in the verbal and quantitative areas. Non-public school law also requires that the test results be kept on file at the school's office for one year....

Commented: Monday, November 27th, 2023 @ 2:42 pm By: Buzz Cayton

We know that the Center - Left Coalition, a majority of Beaufort County Commissioners, do not support School Choice.

Commented: Monday, November 27th, 2023 @ 9:56 am By: Stan Deatherage