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About A.P. Dillon

A.P. Dillon is a reporter currently writing at The North State Journal. She resides in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Find her on Twitter: @APDillon_ Tips: APDillon@Protonmail.com

Video: NCAE leaders discuss their “power” to keep NC schools closed

Posted on October 1, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

Last night, via a Zoom meeting. NCAE members discussed the “power that they have” and how to pressure N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen on an upcoming Zoom event over her plans to open NC schools to in-person instruction. Continue reading →

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Raleigh Montessori teacher arrested for child sex crime charges pleads guilty

Posted on September 27, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

A former teacher at the Montessori School in Raleigh arrested in 2017 on over 30 child sex crime charges took a deal and entered a guilty plea this past August.  Continue reading →

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Craven County Public Schools teacher extradited to VA on forcible sodomy charge (UPDATED: Convicted)

Posted on September 18, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

A former Craven County Public Schools teacher has been extradited to face a charge of forcible sodomy in York County, Virginia. Continue reading →

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NCAE regional representative boasts about sending “White Fragility” book to State Supt.

Posted on September 18, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

A regional representative of the N.C. Association of Educators (NCAE) boasted in a tweet about sending a book called “White Fragility” to outgoing Supt. Mark Johnson. Continue reading →

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Supt. Candidate forum highlights divide between support for systems versus students

Posted on September 17, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

Through the questions asked, a stark difference between the two candidates became clear: Mangrum, backed by the N.C. Association of Educators (NCAE), supports systems and the status quo, whereas Truitt consistently seemed back whatever choice best fit students. Continue reading →

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Orange County Schools “Equity” resolution includes Black Lives Matter

Posted on September 16, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

The Orange County Public Schools Board of Education recently passed a resolution that includes “next steps” towards “equity in education” for the district. That resolution includes phrasing about the Black Lives Matter movement. Continue reading →

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