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Two new permanent commissions should help North Carolina leaders decide whether to modify or replace controversial Common Core public school standards.
Two new permanent commissions should help North Carolina leaders decide whether to modify or replace controversial Common Core public school standards.
 
At their regular monthly meeting on November 25, 2013 the Beaufort County Board of Education heard a report from Superintendent Don Phipps as well as comments from Paul Varcoe during the Public Comment section of the agenda on the hotly debate issue of the "Common Core."
At their regular monthly meeting on November 25, 2013 the Beaufort County Board of Education heard a report from Superintendent Don Phipps as well as comments from Paul Varcoe during the Public Comment section of the agenda on the hotly debate issue of the "Common Core."
 
A week before each monthly NC State Board of Education (SBE) meeting, state board staff post an agenda and meeting materials on the board's meeting website.
A week before each monthly NC State Board of Education (SBE) meeting, state board staff post an agenda and meeting materials on the board's meeting website.
 
Al Klemm appeared before the Beaufort County Board of Education at the board's regular monthly meeting November 25, 2013. He spoke during the "public comment" section of the agenda. Again, we see Mr. Klemm's ignorance on full display.
Al Klemm appeared before the Beaufort County Board of Education at the board's regular monthly meeting November 25, 2013. He spoke during the "public comment" section of the agenda. Again, we see Mr. Klemm's ignorance on full display.
 
This commentary will make more sense if you review this article and particularly if you watch the video of Dr. Phipps' report to the Beaufort County Board of Education at its November meeting.
This commentary will make more sense if you review this article and particularly if you watch the video of Dr. Phipps' report to the Beaufort County Board of Education at its November meeting.
 
The superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction, June Atkinson, has insisted that teachers were a crucial part of the state's planning process for Common Core.
The superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction, June Atkinson, has insisted that teachers were a crucial part of the state's planning process for Common Core.
 
It's a sad statement about the current state of public education when the person responsible for administering our local school system has such a poor grasp on reality.
It's a sad statement about the current state of public education when the person responsible for administering our local school system has such a poor grasp on reality.
 
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is continuing a two-year-old program expanding the elementary school day by 45 minutes to seven hours, even though many...
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is continuing a two-year-old program expanding the elementary school day by 45 minutes to seven hours, even though many...
 
Few pieces of education legislation filed this year have been subject to more debate than House Bill 944: Opportunity Scholarship Act.
Few pieces of education legislation filed this year have been subject to more debate than House Bill 944: Opportunity Scholarship Act.
 
Earlier this month the Island Packet, a coastal newspaper covering Beaufort County, South Carolina and vicinity, reported that Moss was one of three finalists for same position with the Beaufort County School District (South Carolina).
Earlier this month the Island Packet, a coastal newspaper covering Beaufort County, South Carolina and vicinity, reported that Moss was one of three finalists for same position with the Beaufort County School District (South Carolina).
 
Democrat Gary Pearce is beside himself over the appointment of former Wake County Schools superintendent Tony Tata as state DOT secretary.
Democrat Gary Pearce is beside himself over the appointment of former Wake County Schools superintendent Tony Tata as state DOT secretary.
 
Graduation rates among North Carolina's growing number of Hispanic students rose nearly 21 percent in six years, but there is disagreement in identifying the reason for the trend.
Graduation rates among North Carolina's growing number of Hispanic students rose nearly 21 percent in six years, but there is disagreement in identifying the reason for the trend.
 
I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you; so many of you made a difference in big ways and small for our campaign.
I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you; so many of you made a difference in big ways and small for our campaign.
 
John Tedesco is a ‘lightening rod” of new ideas charged by his conviction that that he can improve the North Carolina school system. And I think he can do it.
John Tedesco is a ‘lightening rod” of new ideas charged by his conviction that that he can improve the North Carolina school system. And I think he can do it.
 
Across North Carolina our teachers are being asked to do more with less, and have been for many years.
Across North Carolina our teachers are being asked to do more with less, and have been for many years.
 
I have repeatedly argued in this space that North Carolina’s ballot is too long, that the state’s governors and legislators should decide who holds what office rather than asking voters to choose.
I have repeatedly argued in this space that North Carolina’s ballot is too long, that the state’s governors and legislators should decide who holds what office rather than asking voters to choose.
 
Across North Carolina our teachers are being asked to do more with less, and have been for many years.
 
But when the conversation turns to races like Secretary of State, Secretary of Labor, and Superintendent of Public Instruction, eyes glaze over, yawns break out, and looks of confusion take over.
But when the conversation turns to races like Secretary of State, Secretary of Labor, and Superintendent of Public Instruction, eyes glaze over, yawns break out, and looks of confusion take over.
 
There was no disguising harsh sentiments between candidates for state superintendent of public instruction at a public forum in Raleigh Monday night when incumbent Democrat June Atkinson and Republican challenger John Tedesco clashed over a 90-minute span.
There was no disguising harsh sentiments between candidates for state superintendent of public instruction at a public forum in Raleigh Monday night when incumbent Democrat June Atkinson and Republican challenger John Tedesco clashed over a 90-minute span.
 
In most jurisdictions in this nation it is a serious crime, typically a felony, for a public official to swap his vote in return for something that benefits him/her
In most jurisdictions in this nation it is a serious crime, typically a felony, for a public official to swap his vote in return for something that benefits him/her
 
Two men who call themselves conservatives are vying to represent House District 51, a district that spills roughly equally over the Lee and Harnett county lines.
Two men who call themselves conservatives are vying to represent House District 51, a district that spills roughly equally over the Lee and Harnett county lines.
 
Just about everyone agrees on the value and importance of education. North Carolina allocates roughly fifty cents of ever dollar in our state budget to education, and while we appreciate our dedicated teachers and acknowledge the good things happening.
Just about everyone agrees on the value and importance of education. North Carolina allocates roughly fifty cents of ever dollar in our state budget to education, and while we appreciate our dedicated teachers and acknowledge the good things happening.
 
Among the statewide races to be decided this fall is State Superintendent of Public Instruction. June Atkinson has held the position since August 2005, and is the Democratic nominee for the office.
Among the statewide races to be decided this fall is State Superintendent of Public Instruction. June Atkinson has held the position since August 2005, and is the Democratic nominee for the office.
 
While many candidates hold meet-and-greets in swanky hotel ballrooms, Tedesco holds court at dutch-treat events in small town cafés.
While many candidates hold meet-and-greets in swanky hotel ballrooms, Tedesco holds court at dutch-treat events in small town cafés.
 
First, Governor Perdue, Superintendent Atkinson and other education leaders should really stop and realize how utterly foolish they sound to say that the nearly $10 billion dollars that were dumped into the K-12 system in 2009 and 2010 from Obama's "stimulus" program should be maintained.
First, Governor Perdue, Superintendent Atkinson and other education leaders should really stop and realize how utterly foolish they sound to say that the nearly $10 billion dollars that were dumped into the K-12 system in 2009 and 2010 from Obama's "stimulus" program should be maintained.
 
North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson is traveling across the Tar Heel State to educate voters about the relationship between smaller class sizes and improved student performance.
North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson is traveling across the Tar Heel State to educate voters about the relationship between smaller class sizes and improved student performance.
 
John Denver fans will remember one of his hit songs that said: "some days are diamonds, some days are stones. Sometimes the hard times just won't leave us along." That tune comes to mind when one looks John at the recently released test scores for Beaufort County Schools.
John Denver fans will remember one of his hit songs that said: "some days are diamonds, some days are stones. Sometimes the hard times just won't leave us along." That tune comes to mind when one looks John at the recently released test scores for Beaufort County Schools.
 
Conservative John Tedesco's fight to end forced busing as a member of the Wake County school board made national news.
Conservative John Tedesco's fight to end forced busing as a member of the Wake County school board made national news.
 
"With my old man I got no respect. I asked him, 'How can I get my kite in the air?' He told me to run off a cliff." - Rodney Dangerfield
"With my old man I got no respect. I asked him, 'How can I get my kite in the air?' He told me to run off a cliff." - Rodney Dangerfield
 
If Richard Alexander gets his way, he'll be North Carolina's next superintendent of public instruction. He'll also be the last.
 
I recently wrote a Teacher's Desk piece in which I said that there is little evidence that pre-school programs have much of a lasting effect on the success of students in later years.
I recently wrote a Teacher's Desk piece in which I said that there is little evidence that pre-school programs have much of a lasting effect on the success of students in later years.
 
The School Board says it will lose $1,773,488 if the state cuts 5% and $3,207,841 if they cut state appropriations by 10%. They are hoping the County Commissioners will pick up most of those cuts.
The School Board says it will lose $1,773,488 if the state cuts 5% and $3,207,841 if they cut state appropriations by 10%. They are hoping the County Commissioners will pick up most of those cuts.
 
The answer is "no" and they take valuable resources from programs that do make a long term difference and many for less money. So why do we keep funding them?
 
Should North Carolina remove the cap now existing on the number of public charter schools in the state?
 
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